Resize Video
Crop, pad, or stretch video to a target aspect ratio.
Overview
The Resize Video node changes video dimensions to a target aspect ratio using crop, pad, or stretch methods. Useful for reformatting content between platforms (e.g., landscape to portrait).
Configuration
| Field | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Aspect Ratio | Select | 16:9 | Output ratio: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:5 |
| Method | Select | crop | How to handle dimension mismatch |
| Pad Color | Color picker | #000000 | Background color for padding (pad method only) |
Resize Methods
- crop — Cut edges to fit target ratio (may lose content)
- pad — Add colored bars to fit target ratio (preserves all content)
- stretch — Distort video to fill target ratio (not recommended)
Inputs & Outputs
Inputs: Video (required) Outputs: Resized video
Best Practices
- Use “crop” for most cases — it looks more natural than padding
- Use “pad” when you can’t afford to lose any content (e.g., text overlays near edges)
- Avoid “stretch” unless intentional — it distorts the image
Common Use Cases
- Convert landscape (16:9) video to portrait (9:16) for TikTok/Reels
- Reformat to square (1:1) for Instagram feed
- Standardize dimensions before combining multiple clips
Tips
- For platform-specific formatting with captions and preview, use Social Media Format instead
- Crop centers by default — if important content is off-center, consider using manual editing