Rotate 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 any device, enhancing user experience.

• 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 any device, enhancing user experience.

Tips to Rotate or Resize Instagram Videos

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

• Use Pre-set Ratios: Choose from Instagram's standard aspect ratios like 1:1 for square posts or 9:16 for Stories to ensure your video fits perfectly.
• Maintain Quality: When resizing, always check the resolution to avoid pixelation. Descript helps maintain high quality during the editing process.
• Preview Before Export: Use Descript's preview feature to see how your video will look on Instagram before finalizing the export.
• Adjust Frame: Drag the corners of the video frame to manually adjust the size and focus on the most important parts of your content.
• Rotate for Impact: Use the rotate function to switch between landscape and portrait modes, depending on where you plan to post the video.