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Aspect Ratio

What is Aspect Ratio? Here's all you need to know

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Written by Allysa
Updated over 3 months ago

The aspect ratio of a video refers to the width-to-height relationship of the image or video frame. It determines the shape of the frame and plays a crucial role in optimizing brand or product visibility on the screen where the video will be viewed. πŸ‘€

Can't decide what aspect ratio to go with? Consider adding Additional Crops to your task!

The best way to decide which aspect ratio you should go with for your video is to think about the purpose of your video, and what platforms you'll be using it in. 😎

Consider the mobile-centric world we live in πŸ“± It's important to keep in mind that an increasing number of people watch videos on their mobile devices. Now, let's get into it πŸš€


9:16 Full Vertical

Since most people use their phones vertically, this is a great format that is popularly used for social media platforms with video story capabilities. This is an included option

Works with videos for:

  • Facebook stories

  • Instagram stories, reels, and IGTV

  • TikTok organic videos

  • Snapchat

  • LinkedIn

  • Pinterest

  • Great for mobile use


16:9 Landscape

A horizontal rectangle -- this is probably the most familiar aspect ratio, as it is the standard used all over the world in movies, television, and major online streaming platforms, to name a few.

Works with videos for:

  • Facebook feed and in-video ads

  • Instagram feed

  • X (formerly Twitter)

  • Youtube

  • Amazon

  • LinkedIn

  • Great for desktop use


Additional Crops

Additional Crops come in 1:1 and 4:5 and are available for all video types. This is simply a cropped version of the original 9:16 or 16:9 video submitted by your creator.

4:5 Vertical

This aspect ratio works great for videos that are meant to be used on feed placements, or for Photos if they are part of the task.

Works with videos for:

  • Facebook feed

  • Instagram feed (it's also the preview size on feed for reels and IGTV)

  • Pinterest

  • Great for mobile use


1:1 Square

A perfect square -- would be the best size to use for a video carousel format to keep it consistent all throughout the carousel as well as on Instagram Shop ads. Commonly used for mobile screens and social media platforms.

Works with videos for:

  • Facebook feed and carousel ads

  • Instagram feed, carousel, and shop ads

  • X (formerly Twitter)

  • LinkedIn

  • Pinterest

  • Great for mobile use

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