Resize Instagram Video

1) Sign up for Descript for free. No credit card is required.

2) Create a new project and upload your file by dragging and dropping it into the project. Descript automatically processes the file in the cloud.

3) Click on the "Aspect ratio and video settings" icon to the top left of the video and choose from pre-set standards of landscape, square, portrait, or custom sizing!

Tip: Alternatively, click on the video screen and drag the corners to resize the video directly.

4) To change the orientation, click on the video and select the "Rotate" icon.

5) Share the file by selecting Publish -> Export -> Desired File Type -> Save.

• Optimized Viewing Experience: Ensure your videos fit perfectly within Instagram's various formats, providing a seamless viewing experience for your audience.
• Increased Engagement: Properly sized videos are more likely to capture attention and encourage interaction, boosting likes, comments, and shares.
• Professional Appearance: Rotating and resizing can eliminate black bars and awkward cropping, making your content look polished and professional.
• Better Story Integration: Adjusting the orientation and size helps your videos blend smoothly into Instagram Stories, maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.
• Enhanced Mobile Compatibility: Tailoring your videos to fit Instagram's mobile-first design ensures they look great on all devices, especially smartphones.

• Optimized Viewing Experience: Ensure your videos fit perfectly within Instagram's various formats, providing a seamless viewing experience for your audience.
• Increased Engagement: Properly sized videos are more likely to capture attention and encourage interaction, boosting likes, comments, and shares.
• Professional Appearance: Rotating and resizing can eliminate black bars and awkward cropping, making your content look polished and professional.
• Better Story Integration: Adjusting the orientation and size helps your videos blend smoothly into Instagram Stories, maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.
• Enhanced Mobile Compatibility: Tailoring your videos to fit Instagram's mobile-first design ensures they look great on all devices, especially smartphones.

Tips to Rotate or Resize Instagram Videos

Editing Instagram videos to fit the platform's specific formats can be a game-changer for your social media presence. Here are some targeted tips to help you rotate or resize your Instagram video files effectively:

• Use Pre-set Ratios: Always start by selecting Instagram's recommended aspect ratios like 1:1 for posts or 9:16 for Stories to ensure compatibility.
• Maintain Quality: When resizing, make sure to keep the resolution high to avoid pixelation and maintain a professional look.
• Check Orientation: Rotate your video to match the intended viewing experience, especially for vertical formats like Stories.
• Preview Before Export: Always preview your video in Descript to catch any issues with cropping or orientation before finalizing the export.
• Utilize Guides: Use grid lines and guides within Descript to align your video elements perfectly, ensuring nothing important gets cut off.