Resize a Video for Instagram
To resize a video for Instagram, upload it below and pick a preset: Square 1080x1080 for the feed or Vertical 1080x1920 for Reels and Stories. The tool scales the whole frame to the new dimensions — it does not crop, so nothing in your shot gets chopped off.
Instagram treats formats differently: vertical 9:16 fills the screen in Reels and Stories, while square holds its own in the feed. Post a landscape file untouched and it shrinks into a letterboxed strip, so matching the format before you upload is what makes a clip feel native.
How it works
- 1
Upload your video
Add the clip you want to reformat, up to 500 MB — a landscape camera file, a phone video, or an edit exported at the wrong size.
- 2
Pick an Instagram preset
Choose Square 1080x1080 for feed posts or Vertical 1080x1920 for Reels and Stories. Custom width and height are available if you need something specific.
- 3
Download the resized clip
Process and save the rescaled video. The full frame is preserved — scaled, never cropped — so review it once and post it straight to Instagram.
Why use Video-Matic
Both Instagram formats
Square 1080x1080 and Vertical 1080x1920 presets cover feed, Reels, and Stories without memorizing dimensions.
Scaling, not cropping
The resizer fits your entire frame into the new size — heads, captions, and edges of the shot all stay visible.
Nothing stamped on it
The output carries no watermark, so your post looks professional rather than tool-branded.
3 free credits to start
Resizing costs 1 credit and signup includes 3 free ones — enough to reformat a few posts before spending anything.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use square or vertical for Instagram?›
Use Vertical 1080x1920 for Reels and Stories, where full-screen 9:16 video performs best. Use Square 1080x1080 for feed posts, where it occupies more screen than landscape. If you plan to post the same clip in both places, resize it twice and keep both versions.
Does resizing crop my video?›
No — this tool scales rather than crops. Your complete frame is resized to the target dimensions, so no person or detail is cut out. Keep in mind that scaling a landscape clip to vertical changes its proportions, so preview the result before posting.
Is resizing a video for Instagram free?›
You can resize up to three videos free with the 3 credits included at signup, since each resize costs 1 credit. Beyond that, one-time credit packs on the pricing page top you up without any recurring subscription.
What happens to my clip after resizing?›
Your upload and the resized file are deleted automatically within 24 hours. Processing runs on EU-hosted servers in Paris, so your content is handled under GDPR-friendly rules and never lingers in storage.