Crop YouTube videos for free.

Easily crop YouTube videos from your browser with Adobe Express on your side. Crop videos using your own custom dimensions or choose from preset sizes. No video editing experience needed.

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Crop YouTube videos for free.

Easily crop YouTube videos from your browser with Adobe Express on your side. Crop videos using your own custom dimensions or choose from preset sizes. No video editing experience needed.

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File size can be up to 1GB

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Crop YouTube videos for free.

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File size can be up to 1GB

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How to crop a YouTube video.

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1. Upload.

Upload your YouTube video from your device. Videos may be up to an hour long.

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2. Crop YouTube video.

Select an aspect ratio or select freeform for a custom size. Use the crop handles to make adjustments.

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3. Continue editing.

Instantly download your newly cropped YouTube video or keep editing in Adobe Express.

Crop your YouTube video to change the aspect ratio.

Easily crop your YouTube video using the social media presets to share as a TikTok, Reel, or YouTube Shorts video. You can also select from landscape, portrait, or square sizes, then drag your video to fit the new format. Best of all, you can crop your video from your iPhone, Android, or desktop.

Easily trim down long videos.

Dive into the key moments with the video trimming tool. Use the handlebars to adjust your parameters or enter the specific start and end times to trim the exact part you're seeking. With Adobe Express, you can feature highlights from your YouTube videos in bite-sized clips.

Mute the audio in your video clip.

Remove the audio from your newly trimmed YouTube clip with the Mute option. Swap it out with royalty-free Adobe Stock music to switch up the mood of your video. Choose from a various genres, from sad and moody to upbeat jazz.

Crop YouTube videos to share anywhere.

Share video content online to an even wider audience with this quick and easy YouTube video cropper. Select from preset sizes for popular online destinations, or use the freeform option for a custom crop. Then, instantly download your video and share it with your audiences across the web.

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Frequently asked questions.

Can I crop a video for free?
The crop video tool is free to use so you can make Adobe Express your go-to video editor on-the-go.
Can I crop a video on my phone?
Absolutely. This video cropper tool works on both web and mobile, so you can resize your videos anytime, anywhere.
Can I crop videos for TikTok?
Easily crop videos for TikTok in seconds. Once you upload your video, select the 9:16 portrait option and use the crop handles to adjust your frame.
Can I crop a YouTube video?
To crop videos for YouTube, choose the 16:9 landscape option, or 9:16 option for YouTube Shorts.
Can I use Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?
Yes, we have a free plan available for anyone. Enjoy everything you need to stand out, including dozens of quick action tools, thousands of templates, photo editing and effects, and much more. Explore our plans and pricing for details.
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