Crop Video
Drag a crop frame over the preview, pick an aspect preset, and export. Decoding and encoding use your GPU through WebCodecs, so it is fast even at 1080p.
Visual crop frame
Move and resize the crop box directly on the video with rule-of-thirds guides — what you see is exactly what exports.
Aspect presets
Free crop or locked 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3 ratios for every platform.
GPU pipeline
WebCodecs hardware decode → GPU canvas crop → hardware encode. No server queue, no upload.
How to crop a video
- Open the tool and add your video. Open Pixlane Crop Video and drop your MP4 or MOV (or choose a file). It loads instantly and is processed on your device — nothing is uploaded.
- Adjust. Drag the crop frame over the preview and pick an aspect ratio — 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 or 4:3.
- Export and download. Click Crop & export and download the result — free, no watermark, no signup.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping re-encode the video?
Yes — changing pixels requires re-encoding. Pixlane uses your machine's hardware encoder, typically faster than real-time at 1080p.
What resolution does the output keep?
The cropped area's native resolution (rounded to even numbers for the encoder).
Is audio kept?
Yes, the original audio track is copied through untouched.
Can I crop to a custom aspect ratio?
Yes — drag the crop box freely for any ratio, or lock it to 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 or 4:3.
Does it work on vertical phone videos?
Yes. Portrait MP4/MOV from any phone loads fine, and the crop keeps the original orientation.