How to Use Aspect Ratios

Aspect ratios aren’t just about what’s in the frame — they’re about how your video is framed for the platform it’s on. Choosing the right ratio ensures your video looks polished, fills the screen correctly, and grabs attention without awkward crops or black bars.

How To Use Aspect Ratios

How To Use Aspect Ratios

Once your video is on the timeline, open Canvas Settings.

Choose the best aspect ratio based on where your video will live:

• 16:9 → YouTube & websites. Professional widescreen look, perfect for bigger screens
• 1:1 → Instagram & LinkedIn feeds. Balanced, square format that fits seamlessly in scrolling feeds
• 9:16 → TikTok, Reels, Shorts, Stories. Fullscreen, mobile-friendly, built to grab attention
• 4:5 → Instagram & Facebook feeds. Taller than a square, takes up more space in the scroll without cropping
• 8.09:1→ Leaderboard ads. Ultra-wide banner built for high-visibility moments across the top of webpages
• 6:1→ Mobile banner. Slim, mobile-optimized format ideal for quick messages and high impressions
• 6:5 → Medium rectangle. A versatile ad size that fits smoothly into content blocks without disrupting layout
• 1:2 → Half page. A tall, attention-grabbing format perfect for standout messaging in sidebars

Apply your choice, and your video will resize automatically.

Create Multiple Aspect Ratios at the Same Time

If you need content for more than one platform, you don’t have to recreate your video from scratch. AdPipe allows you to generate multiple assets in different aspect ratios simultaneously.

All you need to do is:

1. Build your original video once
2. Duplicate the asset

3. Switch each duplicate to a different aspect ratio in Canvas Settings

   
   

This gives you a set of perfectly sized versions — 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 8.09:1, 6:1, 6:5, 1:2 — all created from the same project, with no re-editing required. It’s the fastest way to prepare for every platform at once.

What You Can Do with Aspect Ratios

Publish Confidently

Deliver content that’s sized perfectly for its platform, no matter where it’s shared.

Avoid Cropping Issues

Eliminate awkward black bars or cut-off frames.

Boost Engagement

Fullscreen, platform-specific videos grab more attention and look more professional.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Creating multiple versions in various aspect ratios helps you scale content with minimal effort.

FAQ

Do I need to choose my aspect ratio before editing?

Not necessarily. You can start editing and switch aspect ratios later in Canvas Settings.

Will switching aspect ratios cut off my footage?

AdPipe automatically resizes your video, but you may need to adjust framing slightly for the best look.

Can I create multiple versions of the same video in different aspect ratios?

Yes! Duplicate your project and change the aspect ratio of each copy. You can prepare all your platform-specific formats in just a few clicks.

Can I create them all at once?

Yes — by duplicating assets, you can quickly generate multiple versions in different aspect ratios without rebuilding your video. It’s the fastest way to stay platform-ready.