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Updated Converting Voice to Written Language A Guide for 2024
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Converting Voice to Written Language: A Guide
Latest Speech-to-Text Feature For 2024 with Filmora
1. Supports direct transcription of bilingual subtitles up to 27 languages.
2. Allows to transcribe video speech to text in one click.
3. Boosts editing efficiency by applying the STT feature.
If you’re looking, specifically, for a clean method of doing so, then it’s understandable if you’re facing difficulty with finding the right one. There are many speech-to-text audio converters available.
However, not all of them are all that great in quality. In this article, we’ll be introducing a couple of converters that you can use to change audio to text as well as show you how to do it
In this article
01 [Is There an App That Converts Voice Recording to Text?](#Part 1)
02 [How to Convert Audio to Text - FREE & No Time Limits](#Part 2)
03 [Best 6 Free Paid and Online Speech-to-text Software in 2022](#Part 3)
Part 1 Is There an App That Converts Voice Recording to Text?
Do apps that convert speech to text actually exist? The quick answer? Yes
Transcribe (shown in the image below), which is available for all iOS devices, is one such app. This tool, as you might be able to guess from the name, is able to transcribe spoken audio into text. It’s especially useful for creating notes (personal use), as it means you can have your thoughts written down in an instant without ever having to lift up a pen or type it down for yourself.
And, just to be very clear, there are many more speech-to-text apps like this one
Part 2 How to Convert Audio to Text - FREE & No Time Limits
For this next part, we’ll be introducing a variety of different methods that you can use to convert audio to text. From apps, software, online solutions, etc. There are plenty of ways, so you can find the one that works best for you
01Online Speech-to-Text — VEED.IO
The first and most common way to turn speech-to-text—especially for those who want something more accessible no matter what device they are on—is online speech-to-text MP3 converters A great example of one of these online tools is the MP3 to text converter, VEED-IO. The key feature here is that you won’t have to download or install anything to start using it Also, VEED.IO (and many other online speech-to-text converters) is FREE.
02Windows Dictate
This next one is more of a live audio-to-text tool. Or rather, a live transcriber tool, but it can be useful despite the fact, especially since, once again, it is 100% free and FREE to use. What we’re talking about, in this case, is Windows Dictate. This is a built-in function for Windows OS users. It’s there to increase accessibility for those with vision impairment, but it’s also a great way of easily converting your speech to text.
03Smart Phone App - Transcribe
As mentioned earlier, there are apps out there that work in pretty much the same way. Another notable one, besides the app ‘Transcribe’ that we introduced earlier, is the iOS app called ‘Voice to Text Pro - Transcribe.’ This particular app offers advanced speech-to-text functionalities that will allow you to either transcribe live audio or upload an MP3 to transcribe. It also has support for over 150+ languages and has a convenient notes function for taking advantage of the transcription function.
04Google Docs
Another 100% FREE method of getting live speech to text is Google Doc’s “Voice Typing” function. You can turn this on at any time by making use of the command ‘Ctrl+Shift+S’ or by turning it on manually from the ‘Tools’ tab on a Google Document (shown in the image below). It’s a very easy way of getting your thoughts onto paper while working on other things.
05Apple Dictation (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
If you’re a Mac user, then the second item on this list was probably of not much use to you. But, don’t worry, Windows Dictates has a Mac/iOS counterpart It’s in the form of Apple Dictation Again, it was set up to increase accessibility for users with visual impairment, but it can be pretty useful as well for the times when your hands are too busy to actively type your thoughts down.
You can turn on this feature by going to your device’s ‘Accessibility’ settings and enabling ‘Voice Control’ (as is shown in the image below). It will need to be downloaded and installed onto your device, but it should begin working pretty quickly after that.
Part 3 Best 6 Free, Paid, and Online Speech-to-text Software in 2022
For this next section, we’ll be introducing some other speech-to-text solutions. Specific ones this time though A URL for each tool will be provided, as well as a description of how each one works. It will be a mixed list, so expect both FREE & Paid solutions.
01Otter.ai
Otter.ai is an audio-to-text solution that is advertised as an automated notes-taking tool The best part about it is, undoubtedly, the fact that is available for most devices (Mac, PC, tablets, smartphones, etc.) There is a FREE version of the software available as well. So, if you’d like to try it out before committing to it, that’s definitely possible
02Watson Speech to Text
Watson Speech-to-Text is a FREEmium cloud-based audio-to-text converter that, much like Otter.ai, you can try for free It offers multi-language support. And is perfect for transcribing live audio for a more professional setting.
03Dragon Anywhere
When people talk about advanced transcription methods, the first one to come is usually “Dragon Anywhere.” Again, much like Watson, this is a business solution that is often found in more professional settings. Also, it comes in a software version (for desktops and laptops) and an app version (for tablets and smart devices). The price of this particular piece of software is high, but there’s no denying that it produces high-quality speech-to-text
04Verbit - Transcription & Captioning
Our next pick, ‘Verbit’ is popular with content creators as it is marketed as both a transcription and captioning software (for adding subtitles or captions to video content). It is a FREEmium software as well as a more of a business solution. But that only means that you have access to more advanced features.
05Amazon Transcribe
Again, our next pick, “Amazon Transcribe” is an audio-to-text converter that is very popular with businesses. It uses high-grade artificial intelligence to ensure that the end-product is as accurate as possible — which allows you to more comfortably make use of it without having to make constant fixes.
06Wondershare Filmora
Although Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is better known for its more general content creation functions (video editing), it also offers a vast library of extra solutions, including speech-to-text converting capabilities, that you can use in order to make your projects more accessible It is, much like most of the other tools we’ve introduced, a FREEmium software. But, the benefit here is that you can gain access to audio-to-text software along with all the other tools and features that Filmora offers — giving you more bang for your buck
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Despite not being as well-known or, even, as commonly used as its sister-function “Text to Speech”, speech-to-text apps have been growing more and more popular. Especially for both businesses and content creators
● Fortunately, there are apps and other solutions that you can use in order to take full advantage of this new technology A whole variety of them, even
● Note, however, that many of the better speech-to-text software is PAID or FREEmium products — as the technology required to produce accurate audio-to-text transcriptions is usually quite complex
Transform Long Videos into Short Ones Instantly
Turn long videos into viral clips. Effortlessly transform lengthy videos into engaging, shareable clips.
If you’re looking, specifically, for a clean method of doing so, then it’s understandable if you’re facing difficulty with finding the right one. There are many speech-to-text audio converters available.
However, not all of them are all that great in quality. In this article, we’ll be introducing a couple of converters that you can use to change audio to text as well as show you how to do it
In this article
01 [Is There an App That Converts Voice Recording to Text?](#Part 1)
02 [How to Convert Audio to Text - FREE & No Time Limits](#Part 2)
03 [Best 6 Free Paid and Online Speech-to-text Software in 2022](#Part 3)
Part 1 Is There an App That Converts Voice Recording to Text?
Do apps that convert speech to text actually exist? The quick answer? Yes
Transcribe (shown in the image below), which is available for all iOS devices, is one such app. This tool, as you might be able to guess from the name, is able to transcribe spoken audio into text. It’s especially useful for creating notes (personal use), as it means you can have your thoughts written down in an instant without ever having to lift up a pen or type it down for yourself.
And, just to be very clear, there are many more speech-to-text apps like this one
Part 2 How to Convert Audio to Text - FREE & No Time Limits
For this next part, we’ll be introducing a variety of different methods that you can use to convert audio to text. From apps, software, online solutions, etc. There are plenty of ways, so you can find the one that works best for you
01Online Speech-to-Text — VEED.IO
The first and most common way to turn speech-to-text—especially for those who want something more accessible no matter what device they are on—is online speech-to-text MP3 converters A great example of one of these online tools is the MP3 to text converter, VEED-IO. The key feature here is that you won’t have to download or install anything to start using it Also, VEED.IO (and many other online speech-to-text converters) is FREE.
02Windows Dictate
This next one is more of a live audio-to-text tool. Or rather, a live transcriber tool, but it can be useful despite the fact, especially since, once again, it is 100% free and FREE to use. What we’re talking about, in this case, is Windows Dictate. This is a built-in function for Windows OS users. It’s there to increase accessibility for those with vision impairment, but it’s also a great way of easily converting your speech to text.
03Smart Phone App - Transcribe
As mentioned earlier, there are apps out there that work in pretty much the same way. Another notable one, besides the app ‘Transcribe’ that we introduced earlier, is the iOS app called ‘Voice to Text Pro - Transcribe.’ This particular app offers advanced speech-to-text functionalities that will allow you to either transcribe live audio or upload an MP3 to transcribe. It also has support for over 150+ languages and has a convenient notes function for taking advantage of the transcription function.
04Google Docs
Another 100% FREE method of getting live speech to text is Google Doc’s “Voice Typing” function. You can turn this on at any time by making use of the command ‘Ctrl+Shift+S’ or by turning it on manually from the ‘Tools’ tab on a Google Document (shown in the image below). It’s a very easy way of getting your thoughts onto paper while working on other things.
05Apple Dictation (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
If you’re a Mac user, then the second item on this list was probably of not much use to you. But, don’t worry, Windows Dictates has a Mac/iOS counterpart It’s in the form of Apple Dictation Again, it was set up to increase accessibility for users with visual impairment, but it can be pretty useful as well for the times when your hands are too busy to actively type your thoughts down.
You can turn on this feature by going to your device’s ‘Accessibility’ settings and enabling ‘Voice Control’ (as is shown in the image below). It will need to be downloaded and installed onto your device, but it should begin working pretty quickly after that.
Part 3 Best 6 Free, Paid, and Online Speech-to-text Software in 2022
For this next section, we’ll be introducing some other speech-to-text solutions. Specific ones this time though A URL for each tool will be provided, as well as a description of how each one works. It will be a mixed list, so expect both FREE & Paid solutions.
01Otter.ai
Otter.ai is an audio-to-text solution that is advertised as an automated notes-taking tool The best part about it is, undoubtedly, the fact that is available for most devices (Mac, PC, tablets, smartphones, etc.) There is a FREE version of the software available as well. So, if you’d like to try it out before committing to it, that’s definitely possible
02Watson Speech to Text
Watson Speech-to-Text is a FREEmium cloud-based audio-to-text converter that, much like Otter.ai, you can try for free It offers multi-language support. And is perfect for transcribing live audio for a more professional setting.
03Dragon Anywhere
When people talk about advanced transcription methods, the first one to come is usually “Dragon Anywhere.” Again, much like Watson, this is a business solution that is often found in more professional settings. Also, it comes in a software version (for desktops and laptops) and an app version (for tablets and smart devices). The price of this particular piece of software is high, but there’s no denying that it produces high-quality speech-to-text
04Verbit - Transcription & Captioning
Our next pick, ‘Verbit’ is popular with content creators as it is marketed as both a transcription and captioning software (for adding subtitles or captions to video content). It is a FREEmium software as well as a more of a business solution. But that only means that you have access to more advanced features.
05Amazon Transcribe
Again, our next pick, “Amazon Transcribe” is an audio-to-text converter that is very popular with businesses. It uses high-grade artificial intelligence to ensure that the end-product is as accurate as possible — which allows you to more comfortably make use of it without having to make constant fixes.
06Wondershare Filmora
Although Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is better known for its more general content creation functions (video editing), it also offers a vast library of extra solutions, including speech-to-text converting capabilities, that you can use in order to make your projects more accessible It is, much like most of the other tools we’ve introduced, a FREEmium software. But, the benefit here is that you can gain access to audio-to-text software along with all the other tools and features that Filmora offers — giving you more bang for your buck
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Despite not being as well-known or, even, as commonly used as its sister-function “Text to Speech”, speech-to-text apps have been growing more and more popular. Especially for both businesses and content creators
● Fortunately, there are apps and other solutions that you can use in order to take full advantage of this new technology A whole variety of them, even
● Note, however, that many of the better speech-to-text software is PAID or FREEmium products — as the technology required to produce accurate audio-to-text transcriptions is usually quite complex
Transform Long Videos into Short Ones Instantly
Turn long videos into viral clips. Effortlessly transform lengthy videos into engaging, shareable clips.
If you’re looking, specifically, for a clean method of doing so, then it’s understandable if you’re facing difficulty with finding the right one. There are many speech-to-text audio converters available.
However, not all of them are all that great in quality. In this article, we’ll be introducing a couple of converters that you can use to change audio to text as well as show you how to do it
In this article
01 [Is There an App That Converts Voice Recording to Text?](#Part 1)
02 [How to Convert Audio to Text - FREE & No Time Limits](#Part 2)
03 [Best 6 Free Paid and Online Speech-to-text Software in 2022](#Part 3)
Part 1 Is There an App That Converts Voice Recording to Text?
Do apps that convert speech to text actually exist? The quick answer? Yes
Transcribe (shown in the image below), which is available for all iOS devices, is one such app. This tool, as you might be able to guess from the name, is able to transcribe spoken audio into text. It’s especially useful for creating notes (personal use), as it means you can have your thoughts written down in an instant without ever having to lift up a pen or type it down for yourself.
And, just to be very clear, there are many more speech-to-text apps like this one
Part 2 How to Convert Audio to Text - FREE & No Time Limits
For this next part, we’ll be introducing a variety of different methods that you can use to convert audio to text. From apps, software, online solutions, etc. There are plenty of ways, so you can find the one that works best for you
01Online Speech-to-Text — VEED.IO
The first and most common way to turn speech-to-text—especially for those who want something more accessible no matter what device they are on—is online speech-to-text MP3 converters A great example of one of these online tools is the MP3 to text converter, VEED-IO. The key feature here is that you won’t have to download or install anything to start using it Also, VEED.IO (and many other online speech-to-text converters) is FREE.
02Windows Dictate
This next one is more of a live audio-to-text tool. Or rather, a live transcriber tool, but it can be useful despite the fact, especially since, once again, it is 100% free and FREE to use. What we’re talking about, in this case, is Windows Dictate. This is a built-in function for Windows OS users. It’s there to increase accessibility for those with vision impairment, but it’s also a great way of easily converting your speech to text.
03Smart Phone App - Transcribe
As mentioned earlier, there are apps out there that work in pretty much the same way. Another notable one, besides the app ‘Transcribe’ that we introduced earlier, is the iOS app called ‘Voice to Text Pro - Transcribe.’ This particular app offers advanced speech-to-text functionalities that will allow you to either transcribe live audio or upload an MP3 to transcribe. It also has support for over 150+ languages and has a convenient notes function for taking advantage of the transcription function.
04Google Docs
Another 100% FREE method of getting live speech to text is Google Doc’s “Voice Typing” function. You can turn this on at any time by making use of the command ‘Ctrl+Shift+S’ or by turning it on manually from the ‘Tools’ tab on a Google Document (shown in the image below). It’s a very easy way of getting your thoughts onto paper while working on other things.
05Apple Dictation (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
If you’re a Mac user, then the second item on this list was probably of not much use to you. But, don’t worry, Windows Dictates has a Mac/iOS counterpart It’s in the form of Apple Dictation Again, it was set up to increase accessibility for users with visual impairment, but it can be pretty useful as well for the times when your hands are too busy to actively type your thoughts down.
You can turn on this feature by going to your device’s ‘Accessibility’ settings and enabling ‘Voice Control’ (as is shown in the image below). It will need to be downloaded and installed onto your device, but it should begin working pretty quickly after that.
Part 3 Best 6 Free, Paid, and Online Speech-to-text Software in 2022
For this next section, we’ll be introducing some other speech-to-text solutions. Specific ones this time though A URL for each tool will be provided, as well as a description of how each one works. It will be a mixed list, so expect both FREE & Paid solutions.
01Otter.ai
Otter.ai is an audio-to-text solution that is advertised as an automated notes-taking tool The best part about it is, undoubtedly, the fact that is available for most devices (Mac, PC, tablets, smartphones, etc.) There is a FREE version of the software available as well. So, if you’d like to try it out before committing to it, that’s definitely possible
02Watson Speech to Text
Watson Speech-to-Text is a FREEmium cloud-based audio-to-text converter that, much like Otter.ai, you can try for free It offers multi-language support. And is perfect for transcribing live audio for a more professional setting.
03Dragon Anywhere
When people talk about advanced transcription methods, the first one to come is usually “Dragon Anywhere.” Again, much like Watson, this is a business solution that is often found in more professional settings. Also, it comes in a software version (for desktops and laptops) and an app version (for tablets and smart devices). The price of this particular piece of software is high, but there’s no denying that it produces high-quality speech-to-text
04Verbit - Transcription & Captioning
Our next pick, ‘Verbit’ is popular with content creators as it is marketed as both a transcription and captioning software (for adding subtitles or captions to video content). It is a FREEmium software as well as a more of a business solution. But that only means that you have access to more advanced features.
05Amazon Transcribe
Again, our next pick, “Amazon Transcribe” is an audio-to-text converter that is very popular with businesses. It uses high-grade artificial intelligence to ensure that the end-product is as accurate as possible — which allows you to more comfortably make use of it without having to make constant fixes.
06Wondershare Filmora
Although Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is better known for its more general content creation functions (video editing), it also offers a vast library of extra solutions, including speech-to-text converting capabilities, that you can use in order to make your projects more accessible It is, much like most of the other tools we’ve introduced, a FREEmium software. But, the benefit here is that you can gain access to audio-to-text software along with all the other tools and features that Filmora offers — giving you more bang for your buck
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Despite not being as well-known or, even, as commonly used as its sister-function “Text to Speech”, speech-to-text apps have been growing more and more popular. Especially for both businesses and content creators
● Fortunately, there are apps and other solutions that you can use in order to take full advantage of this new technology A whole variety of them, even
● Note, however, that many of the better speech-to-text software is PAID or FREEmium products — as the technology required to produce accurate audio-to-text transcriptions is usually quite complex
Transform Long Videos into Short Ones Instantly
Turn long videos into viral clips. Effortlessly transform lengthy videos into engaging, shareable clips.
If you’re looking, specifically, for a clean method of doing so, then it’s understandable if you’re facing difficulty with finding the right one. There are many speech-to-text audio converters available.
However, not all of them are all that great in quality. In this article, we’ll be introducing a couple of converters that you can use to change audio to text as well as show you how to do it
In this article
01 [Is There an App That Converts Voice Recording to Text?](#Part 1)
02 [How to Convert Audio to Text - FREE & No Time Limits](#Part 2)
03 [Best 6 Free Paid and Online Speech-to-text Software in 2022](#Part 3)
Part 1 Is There an App That Converts Voice Recording to Text?
Do apps that convert speech to text actually exist? The quick answer? Yes
Transcribe (shown in the image below), which is available for all iOS devices, is one such app. This tool, as you might be able to guess from the name, is able to transcribe spoken audio into text. It’s especially useful for creating notes (personal use), as it means you can have your thoughts written down in an instant without ever having to lift up a pen or type it down for yourself.
And, just to be very clear, there are many more speech-to-text apps like this one
Part 2 How to Convert Audio to Text - FREE & No Time Limits
For this next part, we’ll be introducing a variety of different methods that you can use to convert audio to text. From apps, software, online solutions, etc. There are plenty of ways, so you can find the one that works best for you
01Online Speech-to-Text — VEED.IO
The first and most common way to turn speech-to-text—especially for those who want something more accessible no matter what device they are on—is online speech-to-text MP3 converters A great example of one of these online tools is the MP3 to text converter, VEED-IO. The key feature here is that you won’t have to download or install anything to start using it Also, VEED.IO (and many other online speech-to-text converters) is FREE.
02Windows Dictate
This next one is more of a live audio-to-text tool. Or rather, a live transcriber tool, but it can be useful despite the fact, especially since, once again, it is 100% free and FREE to use. What we’re talking about, in this case, is Windows Dictate. This is a built-in function for Windows OS users. It’s there to increase accessibility for those with vision impairment, but it’s also a great way of easily converting your speech to text.
03Smart Phone App - Transcribe
As mentioned earlier, there are apps out there that work in pretty much the same way. Another notable one, besides the app ‘Transcribe’ that we introduced earlier, is the iOS app called ‘Voice to Text Pro - Transcribe.’ This particular app offers advanced speech-to-text functionalities that will allow you to either transcribe live audio or upload an MP3 to transcribe. It also has support for over 150+ languages and has a convenient notes function for taking advantage of the transcription function.
04Google Docs
Another 100% FREE method of getting live speech to text is Google Doc’s “Voice Typing” function. You can turn this on at any time by making use of the command ‘Ctrl+Shift+S’ or by turning it on manually from the ‘Tools’ tab on a Google Document (shown in the image below). It’s a very easy way of getting your thoughts onto paper while working on other things.
05Apple Dictation (iOS, iPadOS, macOS)
If you’re a Mac user, then the second item on this list was probably of not much use to you. But, don’t worry, Windows Dictates has a Mac/iOS counterpart It’s in the form of Apple Dictation Again, it was set up to increase accessibility for users with visual impairment, but it can be pretty useful as well for the times when your hands are too busy to actively type your thoughts down.
You can turn on this feature by going to your device’s ‘Accessibility’ settings and enabling ‘Voice Control’ (as is shown in the image below). It will need to be downloaded and installed onto your device, but it should begin working pretty quickly after that.
Part 3 Best 6 Free, Paid, and Online Speech-to-text Software in 2022
For this next section, we’ll be introducing some other speech-to-text solutions. Specific ones this time though A URL for each tool will be provided, as well as a description of how each one works. It will be a mixed list, so expect both FREE & Paid solutions.
01Otter.ai
Otter.ai is an audio-to-text solution that is advertised as an automated notes-taking tool The best part about it is, undoubtedly, the fact that is available for most devices (Mac, PC, tablets, smartphones, etc.) There is a FREE version of the software available as well. So, if you’d like to try it out before committing to it, that’s definitely possible
02Watson Speech to Text
Watson Speech-to-Text is a FREEmium cloud-based audio-to-text converter that, much like Otter.ai, you can try for free It offers multi-language support. And is perfect for transcribing live audio for a more professional setting.
03Dragon Anywhere
When people talk about advanced transcription methods, the first one to come is usually “Dragon Anywhere.” Again, much like Watson, this is a business solution that is often found in more professional settings. Also, it comes in a software version (for desktops and laptops) and an app version (for tablets and smart devices). The price of this particular piece of software is high, but there’s no denying that it produces high-quality speech-to-text
04Verbit - Transcription & Captioning
Our next pick, ‘Verbit’ is popular with content creators as it is marketed as both a transcription and captioning software (for adding subtitles or captions to video content). It is a FREEmium software as well as a more of a business solution. But that only means that you have access to more advanced features.
05Amazon Transcribe
Again, our next pick, “Amazon Transcribe” is an audio-to-text converter that is very popular with businesses. It uses high-grade artificial intelligence to ensure that the end-product is as accurate as possible — which allows you to more comfortably make use of it without having to make constant fixes.
06Wondershare Filmora
Although Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is better known for its more general content creation functions (video editing), it also offers a vast library of extra solutions, including speech-to-text converting capabilities, that you can use in order to make your projects more accessible It is, much like most of the other tools we’ve introduced, a FREEmium software. But, the benefit here is that you can gain access to audio-to-text software along with all the other tools and features that Filmora offers — giving you more bang for your buck
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Despite not being as well-known or, even, as commonly used as its sister-function “Text to Speech”, speech-to-text apps have been growing more and more popular. Especially for both businesses and content creators
● Fortunately, there are apps and other solutions that you can use in order to take full advantage of this new technology A whole variety of them, even
● Note, however, that many of the better speech-to-text software is PAID or FREEmium products — as the technology required to produce accurate audio-to-text transcriptions is usually quite complex
Transform Long Videos into Short Ones Instantly
Turn long videos into viral clips. Effortlessly transform lengthy videos into engaging, shareable clips.
Evaluate and Enhance Image Proportionality
You might have noticed that earlier DVDs came with full screen or widescreen viewing choices. Moreover, when you choose the wrong option, it cuts off the movie parts, or the video gets surrounded by black padding.
The standard resolution of your screen stretched from a 4:3 aspect ratio to the wider one. So, producers started making movies that fit on both screens. After the standardization of aspect ratio display, broadcasters pay attention to the image ratio of clips.
So, below is the guide to find, calculate and adjust image ratio with a picture ratio calculator. Let’s get started.
In this article
01 [What is the image ratio?](#Part 1)
02 [Where Can I Find the Image ratio?](#Part 2)
03 [How to adjust image ratio](#Part 3)
Part 1 What is the image ratio?
The image or aspect ratio is the ratio of width to the height of a picture without any pixels attached. It is expressed with two a colon that separates two numbers, for example, 16:9.
In cinematography, common image ratios are 1.85:1 and 2.39:1, and in TV photography, it is 4:3 and 16:9. However, in still photography, the standard aspect ratio is 3:2.
Part 2 Where Can I Find the Image ratio?
To select the right photo print size, you must consider the photo ratio and the print ratio. You can not accidentally choose the balance that needs cropping from the sides of the photo.
So, first, you must know how or where you can find the image ratio. The following are the methods to do so:
Method 1: Check your Camera
The image ratio depends directly on the camera’s sensor. You can find the correct balance for photo print based on your camera type. For example, APS-C and Full-frame cameras shoot in a 3:2 ratio. But compact cameras often shoot in a 4:3 ratio.
The photos that you click with your smartphones have a 16:9 or 4:3 ratio. The picture below shows some common photo ratios by type of camera and where it will look great in the home.
Method 2: Find Image Information
Unlike the photo ratios, image information determines the original width and height of the image in pixels. You can measure the picture dimensions in any unit, but you will always see the web or digital images in pixels.
Always remember that two different pictures with the same image ratio may not have the same dimensions. For example, a picture with size 1920X1080 pixels and a photo with size 1280x720 pixels can both have a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Method 3: Check with Photoshop
You can quickly check the image ratio in Photoshop (picture ratio calculator) using a crop tool. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:
● Open the image in Photoshop.
● Choose a crop tool.
● Select the photo ratio.
● Test different image ratios. You can begin with the standard ratios like 3:2, 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
● If the crop frame captures the whole picture, it means you have already found the correct ratio.
Do you want a photo print in panorama or square shape? If yes, crop the picture to make it fit a different image ratio. For instance, edit the photo to fit a 1:1 ratio for a square shape.
Or crop a picture to 2:1. 3:1. 4:1, 5:1, or 6:1 ratio for a panorama photo.
Method 4: Image Ratio Calculation
You can find the image ratio using the resolution of a photo easily on a window’s system. To do so, right-click on an image file and scroll down to the Properties. Under details, you will notice, size of a photo in pixels.
To calculate the photo ratio, divide the width by the height of an image. If the total is an integer, multiply it by other numbers. These numbers are photo ratios.
Example 1:
● Photo is 4966px by 3312px
● Divide 4966 by 3312= 1.5
● Now, multiply 1.5 with 2 to obtain a whole number (1.5 X 2= 3)
● The photo’s ratio is 3:2
Example 2:
● Photo is 4416 x 3312 px
● Divide 4416 by 3312= 1.3
● Multiply 1.3 with 3 to obtain a whole number(1.3 x 3= 3.9 or approx. 4)
● The photo’s ratio is 4:3
Part 3 How to adjust image ratio
Image ratio is significant in the videography business. But adjusting the video aspect ratio is more critical. Therefore, if you are a video editor, you must know how to do it. There are plenty of options to adjust the aspect ratio, and one of them is to use a photo aspect ratio calculator.
If you want to make permanent adjustments, use a convertor or editor. “Wondershare Filmora” is the best video editor that allows you to create videos with different aspect ratios and adjust these ratios easily.
Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows
5,481,435 people have downloaded it.
Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.
Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.
Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.
Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.
Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.
The following are different methods to adjust the aspect ratio in Wondershare Filmora:
Method 1: Adjust Aspect Ratio at the Starting Interface
Wondershare Filmora helps you to adjust the video aspect ratio once you launch the editor program. To begin, go to the “drop-down” menu button. Now, press on it to check some commonly used photo ratios such as 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 9:16, or 21:9.
Choose the ratio that you want by simply clicking on it.
Method 2: Adjust Aspect Ratio under Project Settings
You can adjust the aspect ratio by clicking on the “Project Settings.” Then, decide the target aspect ratio depending on the aspect ratio of the media source.
For instance, if the aspect ratio of media source files is 4:3, select the standard aspect ratio of 4:3. Then, media files with other aspect ratios will shoe black bars.
So, if any discordance occurs or you want to change the video aspect ratio, select the proper balance from project settings.
Method 3: Adjust Aspect Ratio during Editing
Once you import the videos into the timeline of the Wondershare Filmora, you can easily adjust the ratio from the Crop and Zoom tool.
● Go to timeline and right-click on the video clip. Then, select “Crop and Zoom.” You will see the pop-up window.
● Click on 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, or 9:16 manually at the bottom to change the video aspect ratio.
● You can also manually enter the video aspect ratio. Then, click on the “Ok” button.
Once you make the adjustments in the aspect ratio, add background blur effects if you notice a black bar. It will enhance the video. You can also intensify your video by using filters, visual effects, overlays, or titles.
Method 4: Adjust Video Aspect Ratio with Auto-Reframe
If you use the latest versions of Filmora, you will see Auto Reframe helps adjust the aspect ratio. Other
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More about Filmora>
The following are steps to change the aspect ratio using the Auto-Reframe option:
Step1
Once you upload the video clips to the media library, right-click on it and select the Auto-Reframe option.
Step2
You will see the Auto Reframe window appear on the screen. Replace the existing video with a new clip. Then, change the video aspect ratio and video motion speed. Make sure to change the aspect ratio that fits most with different social media platforms.
Step3
Once you select the aspect ratio, click on the “Analyze” button. Filmora will Auto-Reframe the video itself. Once the process completes, you can see results in the preview window. Drag box to adjust the frame or to keep the object in it. It will automatically delete the content outside the box.
Step4
After completing adjustment or reframing, click on the “Export” button to save your video.
Change the name of the video and select the location where you want to save the video.
Now, click on the “Export” again to save.
Method 5: Adjust Aspect Ratio at Exporting
You can save the clip to your system or smartphones, depending on your requirements. Then, upload them directly to Youtube or burn them into DVD by clicking on the “Export button.” In this way, you can watch it on widescreen or standard TV whenever you want with an image size aspect ratio calculator.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for the Local Computer
First, you will see the “Local” tab. There you can save the clip in a particular aspect ratio to your system. You can see all resolutions with various aspect ratios after selecting the format. The output video depends on the media click resolution.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for a Device
Change the “Device” tab to save the video in formats compatible with popular devices, including iPod, iPhone, PSP, iPad, etc. Choose your favorite or the best resolution. Once you choose the device, you will see all resolutions.
The video quality will continue improving with higher resolutions. But it will also increase the size of the file.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for YouTube
Go to the “YouTube” tab and fill in the information. Then, click the “Export” button. Selecting the aspect ratio again is not necessary. It will directly upload your videos to YouTube.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for DVD TV
When you go to the “DVD” tab, you will notice various aspect ratio options. Switching the aspect ratio for TV from 4:3 to 16:9 is pretty straightforward. To do so, select what you think is right. Try to use image size aspect ratio calculator to get the right ratio.
Conclusion
● Aspect ratio holds great importance in the proper display. So, it would be best to learn the calculation and adjustment of the image ratio using photo aspect ratio calculator or image size proportion calculator.
● Hopefully, the above points will help you to learn calculation and adjustment processes. Also, do not forget to use Wondersahe Filmora to set the image ratio and edit the video with ease.
02 [Where Can I Find the Image ratio?](#Part 2)
03 [How to adjust image ratio](#Part 3)
Part 1 What is the image ratio?
The image or aspect ratio is the ratio of width to the height of a picture without any pixels attached. It is expressed with two a colon that separates two numbers, for example, 16:9.
In cinematography, common image ratios are 1.85:1 and 2.39:1, and in TV photography, it is 4:3 and 16:9. However, in still photography, the standard aspect ratio is 3:2.
Part 2 Where Can I Find the Image ratio?
To select the right photo print size, you must consider the photo ratio and the print ratio. You can not accidentally choose the balance that needs cropping from the sides of the photo.
So, first, you must know how or where you can find the image ratio. The following are the methods to do so:
Method 1: Check your Camera
The image ratio depends directly on the camera’s sensor. You can find the correct balance for photo print based on your camera type. For example, APS-C and Full-frame cameras shoot in a 3:2 ratio. But compact cameras often shoot in a 4:3 ratio.
The photos that you click with your smartphones have a 16:9 or 4:3 ratio. The picture below shows some common photo ratios by type of camera and where it will look great in the home.
Method 2: Find Image Information
Unlike the photo ratios, image information determines the original width and height of the image in pixels. You can measure the picture dimensions in any unit, but you will always see the web or digital images in pixels.
Always remember that two different pictures with the same image ratio may not have the same dimensions. For example, a picture with size 1920X1080 pixels and a photo with size 1280x720 pixels can both have a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Method 3: Check with Photoshop
You can quickly check the image ratio in Photoshop (picture ratio calculator) using a crop tool. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:
● Open the image in Photoshop.
● Choose a crop tool.
● Select the photo ratio.
● Test different image ratios. You can begin with the standard ratios like 3:2, 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
● If the crop frame captures the whole picture, it means you have already found the correct ratio.
Do you want a photo print in panorama or square shape? If yes, crop the picture to make it fit a different image ratio. For instance, edit the photo to fit a 1:1 ratio for a square shape.
Or crop a picture to 2:1. 3:1. 4:1, 5:1, or 6:1 ratio for a panorama photo.
Method 4: Image Ratio Calculation
You can find the image ratio using the resolution of a photo easily on a window’s system. To do so, right-click on an image file and scroll down to the Properties. Under details, you will notice, size of a photo in pixels.
To calculate the photo ratio, divide the width by the height of an image. If the total is an integer, multiply it by other numbers. These numbers are photo ratios.
Example 1:
● Photo is 4966px by 3312px
● Divide 4966 by 3312= 1.5
● Now, multiply 1.5 with 2 to obtain a whole number (1.5 X 2= 3)
● The photo’s ratio is 3:2
Example 2:
● Photo is 4416 x 3312 px
● Divide 4416 by 3312= 1.3
● Multiply 1.3 with 3 to obtain a whole number(1.3 x 3= 3.9 or approx. 4)
● The photo’s ratio is 4:3
Part 3 How to adjust image ratio
Image ratio is significant in the videography business. But adjusting the video aspect ratio is more critical. Therefore, if you are a video editor, you must know how to do it. There are plenty of options to adjust the aspect ratio, and one of them is to use a photo aspect ratio calculator.
If you want to make permanent adjustments, use a convertor or editor. “Wondershare Filmora” is the best video editor that allows you to create videos with different aspect ratios and adjust these ratios easily.
Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows
5,481,435 people have downloaded it.
Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.
Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.
Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.
Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.
Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.
The following are different methods to adjust the aspect ratio in Wondershare Filmora:
Method 1: Adjust Aspect Ratio at the Starting Interface
Wondershare Filmora helps you to adjust the video aspect ratio once you launch the editor program. To begin, go to the “drop-down” menu button. Now, press on it to check some commonly used photo ratios such as 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 9:16, or 21:9.
Choose the ratio that you want by simply clicking on it.
Method 2: Adjust Aspect Ratio under Project Settings
You can adjust the aspect ratio by clicking on the “Project Settings.” Then, decide the target aspect ratio depending on the aspect ratio of the media source.
For instance, if the aspect ratio of media source files is 4:3, select the standard aspect ratio of 4:3. Then, media files with other aspect ratios will shoe black bars.
So, if any discordance occurs or you want to change the video aspect ratio, select the proper balance from project settings.
Method 3: Adjust Aspect Ratio during Editing
Once you import the videos into the timeline of the Wondershare Filmora, you can easily adjust the ratio from the Crop and Zoom tool.
● Go to timeline and right-click on the video clip. Then, select “Crop and Zoom.” You will see the pop-up window.
● Click on 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, or 9:16 manually at the bottom to change the video aspect ratio.
● You can also manually enter the video aspect ratio. Then, click on the “Ok” button.
Once you make the adjustments in the aspect ratio, add background blur effects if you notice a black bar. It will enhance the video. You can also intensify your video by using filters, visual effects, overlays, or titles.
Method 4: Adjust Video Aspect Ratio with Auto-Reframe
If you use the latest versions of Filmora, you will see Auto Reframe helps adjust the aspect ratio. Other
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More about Filmora>
The following are steps to change the aspect ratio using the Auto-Reframe option:
Step1
Once you upload the video clips to the media library, right-click on it and select the Auto-Reframe option.
Step2
You will see the Auto Reframe window appear on the screen. Replace the existing video with a new clip. Then, change the video aspect ratio and video motion speed. Make sure to change the aspect ratio that fits most with different social media platforms.
Step3
Once you select the aspect ratio, click on the “Analyze” button. Filmora will Auto-Reframe the video itself. Once the process completes, you can see results in the preview window. Drag box to adjust the frame or to keep the object in it. It will automatically delete the content outside the box.
Step4
After completing adjustment or reframing, click on the “Export” button to save your video.
Change the name of the video and select the location where you want to save the video.
Now, click on the “Export” again to save.
Method 5: Adjust Aspect Ratio at Exporting
You can save the clip to your system or smartphones, depending on your requirements. Then, upload them directly to Youtube or burn them into DVD by clicking on the “Export button.” In this way, you can watch it on widescreen or standard TV whenever you want with an image size aspect ratio calculator.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for the Local Computer
First, you will see the “Local” tab. There you can save the clip in a particular aspect ratio to your system. You can see all resolutions with various aspect ratios after selecting the format. The output video depends on the media click resolution.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for a Device
Change the “Device” tab to save the video in formats compatible with popular devices, including iPod, iPhone, PSP, iPad, etc. Choose your favorite or the best resolution. Once you choose the device, you will see all resolutions.
The video quality will continue improving with higher resolutions. But it will also increase the size of the file.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for YouTube
Go to the “YouTube” tab and fill in the information. Then, click the “Export” button. Selecting the aspect ratio again is not necessary. It will directly upload your videos to YouTube.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for DVD TV
When you go to the “DVD” tab, you will notice various aspect ratio options. Switching the aspect ratio for TV from 4:3 to 16:9 is pretty straightforward. To do so, select what you think is right. Try to use image size aspect ratio calculator to get the right ratio.
Conclusion
● Aspect ratio holds great importance in the proper display. So, it would be best to learn the calculation and adjustment of the image ratio using photo aspect ratio calculator or image size proportion calculator.
● Hopefully, the above points will help you to learn calculation and adjustment processes. Also, do not forget to use Wondersahe Filmora to set the image ratio and edit the video with ease.
02 [Where Can I Find the Image ratio?](#Part 2)
03 [How to adjust image ratio](#Part 3)
Part 1 What is the image ratio?
The image or aspect ratio is the ratio of width to the height of a picture without any pixels attached. It is expressed with two a colon that separates two numbers, for example, 16:9.
In cinematography, common image ratios are 1.85:1 and 2.39:1, and in TV photography, it is 4:3 and 16:9. However, in still photography, the standard aspect ratio is 3:2.
Part 2 Where Can I Find the Image ratio?
To select the right photo print size, you must consider the photo ratio and the print ratio. You can not accidentally choose the balance that needs cropping from the sides of the photo.
So, first, you must know how or where you can find the image ratio. The following are the methods to do so:
Method 1: Check your Camera
The image ratio depends directly on the camera’s sensor. You can find the correct balance for photo print based on your camera type. For example, APS-C and Full-frame cameras shoot in a 3:2 ratio. But compact cameras often shoot in a 4:3 ratio.
The photos that you click with your smartphones have a 16:9 or 4:3 ratio. The picture below shows some common photo ratios by type of camera and where it will look great in the home.
Method 2: Find Image Information
Unlike the photo ratios, image information determines the original width and height of the image in pixels. You can measure the picture dimensions in any unit, but you will always see the web or digital images in pixels.
Always remember that two different pictures with the same image ratio may not have the same dimensions. For example, a picture with size 1920X1080 pixels and a photo with size 1280x720 pixels can both have a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Method 3: Check with Photoshop
You can quickly check the image ratio in Photoshop (picture ratio calculator) using a crop tool. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:
● Open the image in Photoshop.
● Choose a crop tool.
● Select the photo ratio.
● Test different image ratios. You can begin with the standard ratios like 3:2, 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
● If the crop frame captures the whole picture, it means you have already found the correct ratio.
Do you want a photo print in panorama or square shape? If yes, crop the picture to make it fit a different image ratio. For instance, edit the photo to fit a 1:1 ratio for a square shape.
Or crop a picture to 2:1. 3:1. 4:1, 5:1, or 6:1 ratio for a panorama photo.
Method 4: Image Ratio Calculation
You can find the image ratio using the resolution of a photo easily on a window’s system. To do so, right-click on an image file and scroll down to the Properties. Under details, you will notice, size of a photo in pixels.
To calculate the photo ratio, divide the width by the height of an image. If the total is an integer, multiply it by other numbers. These numbers are photo ratios.
Example 1:
● Photo is 4966px by 3312px
● Divide 4966 by 3312= 1.5
● Now, multiply 1.5 with 2 to obtain a whole number (1.5 X 2= 3)
● The photo’s ratio is 3:2
Example 2:
● Photo is 4416 x 3312 px
● Divide 4416 by 3312= 1.3
● Multiply 1.3 with 3 to obtain a whole number(1.3 x 3= 3.9 or approx. 4)
● The photo’s ratio is 4:3
Part 3 How to adjust image ratio
Image ratio is significant in the videography business. But adjusting the video aspect ratio is more critical. Therefore, if you are a video editor, you must know how to do it. There are plenty of options to adjust the aspect ratio, and one of them is to use a photo aspect ratio calculator.
If you want to make permanent adjustments, use a convertor or editor. “Wondershare Filmora” is the best video editor that allows you to create videos with different aspect ratios and adjust these ratios easily.
Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows
5,481,435 people have downloaded it.
Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.
Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.
Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.
Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.
Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.
The following are different methods to adjust the aspect ratio in Wondershare Filmora:
Method 1: Adjust Aspect Ratio at the Starting Interface
Wondershare Filmora helps you to adjust the video aspect ratio once you launch the editor program. To begin, go to the “drop-down” menu button. Now, press on it to check some commonly used photo ratios such as 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 9:16, or 21:9.
Choose the ratio that you want by simply clicking on it.
Method 2: Adjust Aspect Ratio under Project Settings
You can adjust the aspect ratio by clicking on the “Project Settings.” Then, decide the target aspect ratio depending on the aspect ratio of the media source.
For instance, if the aspect ratio of media source files is 4:3, select the standard aspect ratio of 4:3. Then, media files with other aspect ratios will shoe black bars.
So, if any discordance occurs or you want to change the video aspect ratio, select the proper balance from project settings.
Method 3: Adjust Aspect Ratio during Editing
Once you import the videos into the timeline of the Wondershare Filmora, you can easily adjust the ratio from the Crop and Zoom tool.
● Go to timeline and right-click on the video clip. Then, select “Crop and Zoom.” You will see the pop-up window.
● Click on 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, or 9:16 manually at the bottom to change the video aspect ratio.
● You can also manually enter the video aspect ratio. Then, click on the “Ok” button.
Once you make the adjustments in the aspect ratio, add background blur effects if you notice a black bar. It will enhance the video. You can also intensify your video by using filters, visual effects, overlays, or titles.
Method 4: Adjust Video Aspect Ratio with Auto-Reframe
If you use the latest versions of Filmora, you will see Auto Reframe helps adjust the aspect ratio. Other
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More about Filmora>
The following are steps to change the aspect ratio using the Auto-Reframe option:
Step1
Once you upload the video clips to the media library, right-click on it and select the Auto-Reframe option.
Step2
You will see the Auto Reframe window appear on the screen. Replace the existing video with a new clip. Then, change the video aspect ratio and video motion speed. Make sure to change the aspect ratio that fits most with different social media platforms.
Step3
Once you select the aspect ratio, click on the “Analyze” button. Filmora will Auto-Reframe the video itself. Once the process completes, you can see results in the preview window. Drag box to adjust the frame or to keep the object in it. It will automatically delete the content outside the box.
Step4
After completing adjustment or reframing, click on the “Export” button to save your video.
Change the name of the video and select the location where you want to save the video.
Now, click on the “Export” again to save.
Method 5: Adjust Aspect Ratio at Exporting
You can save the clip to your system or smartphones, depending on your requirements. Then, upload them directly to Youtube or burn them into DVD by clicking on the “Export button.” In this way, you can watch it on widescreen or standard TV whenever you want with an image size aspect ratio calculator.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for the Local Computer
First, you will see the “Local” tab. There you can save the clip in a particular aspect ratio to your system. You can see all resolutions with various aspect ratios after selecting the format. The output video depends on the media click resolution.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for a Device
Change the “Device” tab to save the video in formats compatible with popular devices, including iPod, iPhone, PSP, iPad, etc. Choose your favorite or the best resolution. Once you choose the device, you will see all resolutions.
The video quality will continue improving with higher resolutions. But it will also increase the size of the file.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for YouTube
Go to the “YouTube” tab and fill in the information. Then, click the “Export” button. Selecting the aspect ratio again is not necessary. It will directly upload your videos to YouTube.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for DVD TV
When you go to the “DVD” tab, you will notice various aspect ratio options. Switching the aspect ratio for TV from 4:3 to 16:9 is pretty straightforward. To do so, select what you think is right. Try to use image size aspect ratio calculator to get the right ratio.
Conclusion
● Aspect ratio holds great importance in the proper display. So, it would be best to learn the calculation and adjustment of the image ratio using photo aspect ratio calculator or image size proportion calculator.
● Hopefully, the above points will help you to learn calculation and adjustment processes. Also, do not forget to use Wondersahe Filmora to set the image ratio and edit the video with ease.
02 [Where Can I Find the Image ratio?](#Part 2)
03 [How to adjust image ratio](#Part 3)
Part 1 What is the image ratio?
The image or aspect ratio is the ratio of width to the height of a picture without any pixels attached. It is expressed with two a colon that separates two numbers, for example, 16:9.
In cinematography, common image ratios are 1.85:1 and 2.39:1, and in TV photography, it is 4:3 and 16:9. However, in still photography, the standard aspect ratio is 3:2.
Part 2 Where Can I Find the Image ratio?
To select the right photo print size, you must consider the photo ratio and the print ratio. You can not accidentally choose the balance that needs cropping from the sides of the photo.
So, first, you must know how or where you can find the image ratio. The following are the methods to do so:
Method 1: Check your Camera
The image ratio depends directly on the camera’s sensor. You can find the correct balance for photo print based on your camera type. For example, APS-C and Full-frame cameras shoot in a 3:2 ratio. But compact cameras often shoot in a 4:3 ratio.
The photos that you click with your smartphones have a 16:9 or 4:3 ratio. The picture below shows some common photo ratios by type of camera and where it will look great in the home.
Method 2: Find Image Information
Unlike the photo ratios, image information determines the original width and height of the image in pixels. You can measure the picture dimensions in any unit, but you will always see the web or digital images in pixels.
Always remember that two different pictures with the same image ratio may not have the same dimensions. For example, a picture with size 1920X1080 pixels and a photo with size 1280x720 pixels can both have a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Method 3: Check with Photoshop
You can quickly check the image ratio in Photoshop (picture ratio calculator) using a crop tool. To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:
● Open the image in Photoshop.
● Choose a crop tool.
● Select the photo ratio.
● Test different image ratios. You can begin with the standard ratios like 3:2, 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
● If the crop frame captures the whole picture, it means you have already found the correct ratio.
Do you want a photo print in panorama or square shape? If yes, crop the picture to make it fit a different image ratio. For instance, edit the photo to fit a 1:1 ratio for a square shape.
Or crop a picture to 2:1. 3:1. 4:1, 5:1, or 6:1 ratio for a panorama photo.
Method 4: Image Ratio Calculation
You can find the image ratio using the resolution of a photo easily on a window’s system. To do so, right-click on an image file and scroll down to the Properties. Under details, you will notice, size of a photo in pixels.
To calculate the photo ratio, divide the width by the height of an image. If the total is an integer, multiply it by other numbers. These numbers are photo ratios.
Example 1:
● Photo is 4966px by 3312px
● Divide 4966 by 3312= 1.5
● Now, multiply 1.5 with 2 to obtain a whole number (1.5 X 2= 3)
● The photo’s ratio is 3:2
Example 2:
● Photo is 4416 x 3312 px
● Divide 4416 by 3312= 1.3
● Multiply 1.3 with 3 to obtain a whole number(1.3 x 3= 3.9 or approx. 4)
● The photo’s ratio is 4:3
Part 3 How to adjust image ratio
Image ratio is significant in the videography business. But adjusting the video aspect ratio is more critical. Therefore, if you are a video editor, you must know how to do it. There are plenty of options to adjust the aspect ratio, and one of them is to use a photo aspect ratio calculator.
If you want to make permanent adjustments, use a convertor or editor. “Wondershare Filmora” is the best video editor that allows you to create videos with different aspect ratios and adjust these ratios easily.
Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows
5,481,435 people have downloaded it.
Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.
Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.
Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.
Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.
Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.
The following are different methods to adjust the aspect ratio in Wondershare Filmora:
Method 1: Adjust Aspect Ratio at the Starting Interface
Wondershare Filmora helps you to adjust the video aspect ratio once you launch the editor program. To begin, go to the “drop-down” menu button. Now, press on it to check some commonly used photo ratios such as 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 9:16, or 21:9.
Choose the ratio that you want by simply clicking on it.
Method 2: Adjust Aspect Ratio under Project Settings
You can adjust the aspect ratio by clicking on the “Project Settings.” Then, decide the target aspect ratio depending on the aspect ratio of the media source.
For instance, if the aspect ratio of media source files is 4:3, select the standard aspect ratio of 4:3. Then, media files with other aspect ratios will shoe black bars.
So, if any discordance occurs or you want to change the video aspect ratio, select the proper balance from project settings.
Method 3: Adjust Aspect Ratio during Editing
Once you import the videos into the timeline of the Wondershare Filmora, you can easily adjust the ratio from the Crop and Zoom tool.
● Go to timeline and right-click on the video clip. Then, select “Crop and Zoom.” You will see the pop-up window.
● Click on 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, or 9:16 manually at the bottom to change the video aspect ratio.
● You can also manually enter the video aspect ratio. Then, click on the “Ok” button.
Once you make the adjustments in the aspect ratio, add background blur effects if you notice a black bar. It will enhance the video. You can also intensify your video by using filters, visual effects, overlays, or titles.
Method 4: Adjust Video Aspect Ratio with Auto-Reframe
If you use the latest versions of Filmora, you will see Auto Reframe helps adjust the aspect ratio. Other
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More about Filmora>
The following are steps to change the aspect ratio using the Auto-Reframe option:
Step1
Once you upload the video clips to the media library, right-click on it and select the Auto-Reframe option.
Step2
You will see the Auto Reframe window appear on the screen. Replace the existing video with a new clip. Then, change the video aspect ratio and video motion speed. Make sure to change the aspect ratio that fits most with different social media platforms.
Step3
Once you select the aspect ratio, click on the “Analyze” button. Filmora will Auto-Reframe the video itself. Once the process completes, you can see results in the preview window. Drag box to adjust the frame or to keep the object in it. It will automatically delete the content outside the box.
Step4
After completing adjustment or reframing, click on the “Export” button to save your video.
Change the name of the video and select the location where you want to save the video.
Now, click on the “Export” again to save.
Method 5: Adjust Aspect Ratio at Exporting
You can save the clip to your system or smartphones, depending on your requirements. Then, upload them directly to Youtube or burn them into DVD by clicking on the “Export button.” In this way, you can watch it on widescreen or standard TV whenever you want with an image size aspect ratio calculator.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for the Local Computer
First, you will see the “Local” tab. There you can save the clip in a particular aspect ratio to your system. You can see all resolutions with various aspect ratios after selecting the format. The output video depends on the media click resolution.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for a Device
Change the “Device” tab to save the video in formats compatible with popular devices, including iPod, iPhone, PSP, iPad, etc. Choose your favorite or the best resolution. Once you choose the device, you will see all resolutions.
The video quality will continue improving with higher resolutions. But it will also increase the size of the file.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for YouTube
Go to the “YouTube” tab and fill in the information. Then, click the “Export” button. Selecting the aspect ratio again is not necessary. It will directly upload your videos to YouTube.
● Adjust Aspect Ratio for DVD TV
When you go to the “DVD” tab, you will notice various aspect ratio options. Switching the aspect ratio for TV from 4:3 to 16:9 is pretty straightforward. To do so, select what you think is right. Try to use image size aspect ratio calculator to get the right ratio.
Conclusion
● Aspect ratio holds great importance in the proper display. So, it would be best to learn the calculation and adjustment of the image ratio using photo aspect ratio calculator or image size proportion calculator.
● Hopefully, the above points will help you to learn calculation and adjustment processes. Also, do not forget to use Wondersahe Filmora to set the image ratio and edit the video with ease.
Easy Video Editing: Best Free Tools for Starters [Desktop/Online/Mobile]
Best Video Editor for Beginners on Windows and Mac
Wondershare Filmora is one of the most popular video editing software among YouTubers , download and have a try.
Video content creation is becoming the trend because it retains human attention longer than images or writings do. As a beginner who is not so familiar with video editors, getting free video editing software for beginners might prove difficult.
In this article, you will learn the best free video editing software for beginners, its features, and its pros and cons. Also, you’ll learn some extra tips that will make your video editing seamless.
In this article
01 Best Free Desktop Video Editing Software for Beginners in 2024
02 Best Free Online Video Editors for Beginners in 2024
03 Best Free Video Editing Apps for Beginners on iPhone and Android
04 What to Look for in Choosing the Best Video editors As Beginners
Part 1: Best Free Desktop Video Editing Software for Beginners in 2024
1. Apple iMovie
Apple iMovie is a free video editing software for beginners; it comes pre-installed on Mac devices. It is known for having a simple interface that makes it user-friendly.
Supported on: Mac
Apple iMovie Main Features are:
- Chromakeying: With iMovie, you can change the background of a video from blue/ green to an image of your favorite place.
- Sound Integration: iMovie lets you record voiceovers, add music from iTunes and add special sound effects.
- Video tools: Add filters, titles, animations, and photos to the video.
- Speed control: fast track and add slow-mo effects to the video.
Pros
- It supports 4K videos.
- Professional standards.
- Chromakeying feature.
Cons
- It does not support Multicam and 360 video editing.
- Exported files take up a lot of space.
- Available for Mac and iOS users only.
2. Microsoft Photo App
Microsoft Photos app is a free photo and video editor for beginners. It was created to replace the Windows movie maker. Many might not know about the existence of the app and its ability to edit videos and photos.
Go to the search bar and type photos, and then select the Photos app to bring a menu where you can create albums, edit photos and videos. To edit videos, click on video projects to create a video from scratch or create video automatically.
Supported on: Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Microsoft Photos app main features for video editing are;
- Motion graphics, 3D effects, and animations.
- It allows the addition of background music or audio from the computer.
- It allows the addition of title cards and text backgrounds.
- Change of photo or video durations and speed
Pros
- It is free and readily installed in Windows 8 and above
- Easy to use
- Face detection
- Album collection and arrangement
Cons
- No essential video editing tools like transitioning and layering
- You can’t use it professionally.
- Does not allow video preview before exporting
3. VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC is a free video editing software for beginners that can edit 4K UHD, 3D, and VR 360 videos. VSDC is one of the best video editors for beginners to edit complex videos. VSDC has a busy interface, making it less user-friendly than the other free video editing software for beginners.
Supported on: Windows
VSDC’s video editor has;
- Non-linear video editing tools
- Social media support features; VSDC has Instagram-like filters and lets you share edited videos directly to your social media.
- Audio Effects; The 360 editor has many audio effects like equalizer, audio delay, and volume correction.
- Video editing tools; VSDC has color-correction tools and tools to hide and replace unwanted elements. You can also transform videos with their subpixel resolution.
- Numerous 3D templates you can choose from.
Pros
- It supports many audio and video formats.
- 4K and HD exports
Cons
- Reduces video quality after editing
- Professional tools like stabilization, beat syncing, and motion graphics are only available in the pro version.
Part 2: Best Free Online Video Editors for Beginners in 2024
1. Clipchamp
Clipchamp is an online free video editor for beginners. Clipchamp can create social media videos, ads videos, presentations, and other short videos. It has a unique feature that allows teams to collaborate and edit videos projects.
Clipchamp has basic video editing features like:
- Text-to-speech feature; This feature allows you to add text that will become voiceovers in the video. You can choose the gender and nationality of the voice.
- Thousand of templates to choose from
- Video transitioning and layering.
Pros
- It allows auto-captioning capabilities on the mobile app.
- Video compression
- Allows Screen recording
- It can convert videos to WMV, which you can use in PowerPoint presentations.
Cons
- Not available on Android devices
- It uses selective browsers like Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
- It is not optimized for touchpad screens.
- The best quality video requires registration for the premium version.
2. Hippo Video
Hippo Video is one of the best video editors for beginners free online. You can use it on Mac, Windows, Android, iPhones, and iPads. Hippo is an all-in-one platform to create, record, edit, and share videos across different social media platforms.
Hippo video can;
- Create GIFs from videos.
- Trim, cut, and add emojis and tags to a video.
- Hide or blur unwanted objects in the video.
Pros
- It has other marketing features like email marketing, campaign management, and social media sharing.
- It can be added as a chrome extension to be used for screen capturing and recording.
Cons
- Watermarked in free version
- Limited video quality download in free version
- Long load time for video in between uploads.
3. Kapwing
Kapwing is an online free video editing software for beginners. The video editor is made for creators to create, edit and subtitle video content. Kapwing can convert MP4 videos to any file format as well as save the edited file in the cloud.
Primary Features
- It supports text overlay and drag-and-drop function
- Cut, resize, merge, split and trim videos.
- Supports HD resolution
- Lots of editable social media templates
- Convert video to any form (GIF, JPG, MP4)
Pros
- It does not add its watermark; instead, you can add your logo to create the video. Kapwingis
- Auto-generated subtitles.
- Background removal function
- It backs up videos on the cloud.
Cons
- It cannot export a video longer than 60 minutes
- On-site technical glitches
- To export files above 250MB or 7 minutes, you have to upgrade to the premium version.
- Only available online
4. Online Video Cutter/ 123 apps video editor
Online Video Cutter is an online-based video editor used to edit videos. It is used primarily for trimming videos to desirable sizes. Online video cutter is one of 123 apps to edit and convert different file formats. The video editor can trim, crop, rotate and resize videos.
With Online Video Cutter, you can;
- Frame the video or change the frame proportions of the videos.
- Change the angle of a video up to 270 degrees; this comes in handy when you want to change a video’s view from landscape to portrait.
- Flip, resize, change volume and add texts and images to your video.
- Trim, equalize, and record sounds to be added to the video.
Pros
- Supports all video format
- Privacy is guaranteed as you are the only one with access to the video.
- It works well in most browsers.
- It does not require sign up before use
- Converts files to any format
- Can upload files larger than 4GB in size
Cons
- It takes up a lot of time to upload files
- Decreases the video quality
- Cannot upload a file of more than 700MB in the free version
5. FlexClip
Flexclip is an online video creator and editor with essential editing tools. Flexclip has numerous templates and presets that let you create videos in a short time. You can create your video from scratch, templates, and previously saved videos.
Main Feature
- Audio effects: you can record voices and add background music to the video.
- Video tools: trim, merge, compress and convert videos.
- Customization: you can add your logo or watermark to the video.
- Allows video transition and GIF production
- Allows you to increase video brightness and add filters to video.
Pros
- It has more than 4 million pictures and pictures to add to videos.
- Allows preview of videos before exporting.
- It supports different video resolutions.
- Templates for various events are available.
Cons
- Limited video resolution download in free version
- The free version can only create a 1-minute video and hold 12 projects.
Part 3: Best Free Video Editing Apps for Beginners on iPhone and Android
1. CapCut
Cap C ut is a free video editing software for beginners suitable for TikTok content creators. It was formerly known as Viamaker. Cap cut is easy to use for beginners, and it can create spectacular videos automatically by cutting, reordering, and merging recorded videos.
Supported on: Android and iOS
Cap cut allows you to:
- Split, merge, and reverse videos.
- Control the video speed
- Add filter, special effects, stickers, and texts to videos.
- Overlay and add sounds to the videos
Pros
- You can export directly to Tiktok.
- It has a vast music library, including copyrighted songs.
- Exported videos are of high quality.
Cons
- It does not support Multicam and 360 video editing.
- Effectiveness depends on the phone’s processor and features.
- Limited editing features.
- Video cannot exceed 15 minutes.
- You can only add a music track per video.
2. Quik
Quik is a free video editor for beginners produced by the makers of GoPro. Quik is an auto-video maker that puts together pictures, videos, and music with a few selections.
Supported on: Android and iOS
Main features
- Auto-video: Quik will create a video with transitions and soundtrack when you select several pictures and videos.
- Video editing tools: you can adjust the brightness, add texts and stickers, and add filters to a video.
- Adjust video speed: you can add slo-mo and freeze effects to the video.
- It allows direct sharing to social media pages.
Pros
- Allows HD video download
- Video styles template for new users.
- Unlimited cloud backup.
- Changes video ratio to suit different social media
Cons
- Limited editing features in the free version.
- Not suitable for videos longer than 60 seconds
- Limited font styles
Part 4: What to Look for in Choosing the Best Video editors As Beginners
When trying to choose a video editor as a beginner, you should look out for:
What video editor has the most commonly used editing tools and intuitive interface
Some essential video editing tools should be available in a video editor. These include Video tools (cropping, rotating, merging, cutting, and splitting of videos), effects and animations, audio effects, the addition of texts, and other features necessary to the purpose of the video you are editing.
Templates for different occasions to create videos quickly
As a beginner video editor, you might not be creative enough to edit professional videos. Video editors that have ready-made templates will come in handy when you want to create a video quickly.
Ready-made templates give a guide to a beginner video editor to create professional-looking videos.
Tutorials and Supports
The best video editors for beginners are user-friendly, and they provide free tutorials to guide new users on their video editing journey. Some video editing software targets digital marketers and video content creators, so they release tutorial videos every week to help them improve their skills.
Are you a creator, influencer, or marketer, and you need to join the trend of creating video content that converts. Check out the list to know which free video editing software best suits your niche.
These are beginner-friendly video editing software that you can use to create professional-looking video content. Watch tutorials and get to work. The more videos you edit, the better you get at it.
Video content creation is becoming the trend because it retains human attention longer than images or writings do. As a beginner who is not so familiar with video editors, getting free video editing software for beginners might prove difficult.
In this article, you will learn the best free video editing software for beginners, its features, and its pros and cons. Also, you’ll learn some extra tips that will make your video editing seamless.
In this article
01 Best Free Desktop Video Editing Software for Beginners in 2024
02 Best Free Online Video Editors for Beginners in 2024
03 Best Free Video Editing Apps for Beginners on iPhone and Android
04 What to Look for in Choosing the Best Video editors As Beginners
Part 1: Best Free Desktop Video Editing Software for Beginners in 2024
1. Apple iMovie
Apple iMovie is a free video editing software for beginners; it comes pre-installed on Mac devices. It is known for having a simple interface that makes it user-friendly.
Supported on: Mac
Apple iMovie Main Features are:
- Chromakeying: With iMovie, you can change the background of a video from blue/ green to an image of your favorite place.
- Sound Integration: iMovie lets you record voiceovers, add music from iTunes and add special sound effects.
- Video tools: Add filters, titles, animations, and photos to the video.
- Speed control: fast track and add slow-mo effects to the video.
Pros
- It supports 4K videos.
- Professional standards.
- Chromakeying feature.
Cons
- It does not support Multicam and 360 video editing.
- Exported files take up a lot of space.
- Available for Mac and iOS users only.
2. Microsoft Photo App
Microsoft Photos app is a free photo and video editor for beginners. It was created to replace the Windows movie maker. Many might not know about the existence of the app and its ability to edit videos and photos.
Go to the search bar and type photos, and then select the Photos app to bring a menu where you can create albums, edit photos and videos. To edit videos, click on video projects to create a video from scratch or create video automatically.
Supported on: Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Microsoft Photos app main features for video editing are;
- Motion graphics, 3D effects, and animations.
- It allows the addition of background music or audio from the computer.
- It allows the addition of title cards and text backgrounds.
- Change of photo or video durations and speed
Pros
- It is free and readily installed in Windows 8 and above
- Easy to use
- Face detection
- Album collection and arrangement
Cons
- No essential video editing tools like transitioning and layering
- You can’t use it professionally.
- Does not allow video preview before exporting
3. VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC is a free video editing software for beginners that can edit 4K UHD, 3D, and VR 360 videos. VSDC is one of the best video editors for beginners to edit complex videos. VSDC has a busy interface, making it less user-friendly than the other free video editing software for beginners.
Supported on: Windows
VSDC’s video editor has;
- Non-linear video editing tools
- Social media support features; VSDC has Instagram-like filters and lets you share edited videos directly to your social media.
- Audio Effects; The 360 editor has many audio effects like equalizer, audio delay, and volume correction.
- Video editing tools; VSDC has color-correction tools and tools to hide and replace unwanted elements. You can also transform videos with their subpixel resolution.
- Numerous 3D templates you can choose from.
Pros
- It supports many audio and video formats.
- 4K and HD exports
Cons
- Reduces video quality after editing
- Professional tools like stabilization, beat syncing, and motion graphics are only available in the pro version.
Part 2: Best Free Online Video Editors for Beginners in 2024
1. Clipchamp
Clipchamp is an online free video editor for beginners. Clipchamp can create social media videos, ads videos, presentations, and other short videos. It has a unique feature that allows teams to collaborate and edit videos projects.
Clipchamp has basic video editing features like:
- Text-to-speech feature; This feature allows you to add text that will become voiceovers in the video. You can choose the gender and nationality of the voice.
- Thousand of templates to choose from
- Video transitioning and layering.
Pros
- It allows auto-captioning capabilities on the mobile app.
- Video compression
- Allows Screen recording
- It can convert videos to WMV, which you can use in PowerPoint presentations.
Cons
- Not available on Android devices
- It uses selective browsers like Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
- It is not optimized for touchpad screens.
- The best quality video requires registration for the premium version.
2. Hippo Video
Hippo Video is one of the best video editors for beginners free online. You can use it on Mac, Windows, Android, iPhones, and iPads. Hippo is an all-in-one platform to create, record, edit, and share videos across different social media platforms.
Hippo video can;
- Create GIFs from videos.
- Trim, cut, and add emojis and tags to a video.
- Hide or blur unwanted objects in the video.
Pros
- It has other marketing features like email marketing, campaign management, and social media sharing.
- It can be added as a chrome extension to be used for screen capturing and recording.
Cons
- Watermarked in free version
- Limited video quality download in free version
- Long load time for video in between uploads.
3. Kapwing
Kapwing is an online free video editing software for beginners. The video editor is made for creators to create, edit and subtitle video content. Kapwing can convert MP4 videos to any file format as well as save the edited file in the cloud.
Primary Features
- It supports text overlay and drag-and-drop function
- Cut, resize, merge, split and trim videos.
- Supports HD resolution
- Lots of editable social media templates
- Convert video to any form (GIF, JPG, MP4)
Pros
- It does not add its watermark; instead, you can add your logo to create the video. Kapwingis
- Auto-generated subtitles.
- Background removal function
- It backs up videos on the cloud.
Cons
- It cannot export a video longer than 60 minutes
- On-site technical glitches
- To export files above 250MB or 7 minutes, you have to upgrade to the premium version.
- Only available online
4. Online Video Cutter/ 123 apps video editor
Online Video Cutter is an online-based video editor used to edit videos. It is used primarily for trimming videos to desirable sizes. Online video cutter is one of 123 apps to edit and convert different file formats. The video editor can trim, crop, rotate and resize videos.
With Online Video Cutter, you can;
- Frame the video or change the frame proportions of the videos.
- Change the angle of a video up to 270 degrees; this comes in handy when you want to change a video’s view from landscape to portrait.
- Flip, resize, change volume and add texts and images to your video.
- Trim, equalize, and record sounds to be added to the video.
Pros
- Supports all video format
- Privacy is guaranteed as you are the only one with access to the video.
- It works well in most browsers.
- It does not require sign up before use
- Converts files to any format
- Can upload files larger than 4GB in size
Cons
- It takes up a lot of time to upload files
- Decreases the video quality
- Cannot upload a file of more than 700MB in the free version
5. FlexClip
Flexclip is an online video creator and editor with essential editing tools. Flexclip has numerous templates and presets that let you create videos in a short time. You can create your video from scratch, templates, and previously saved videos.
Main Feature
- Audio effects: you can record voices and add background music to the video.
- Video tools: trim, merge, compress and convert videos.
- Customization: you can add your logo or watermark to the video.
- Allows video transition and GIF production
- Allows you to increase video brightness and add filters to video.
Pros
- It has more than 4 million pictures and pictures to add to videos.
- Allows preview of videos before exporting.
- It supports different video resolutions.
- Templates for various events are available.
Cons
- Limited video resolution download in free version
- The free version can only create a 1-minute video and hold 12 projects.
Part 3: Best Free Video Editing Apps for Beginners on iPhone and Android
1. CapCut
Cap C ut is a free video editing software for beginners suitable for TikTok content creators. It was formerly known as Viamaker. Cap cut is easy to use for beginners, and it can create spectacular videos automatically by cutting, reordering, and merging recorded videos.
Supported on: Android and iOS
Cap cut allows you to:
- Split, merge, and reverse videos.
- Control the video speed
- Add filter, special effects, stickers, and texts to videos.
- Overlay and add sounds to the videos
Pros
- You can export directly to Tiktok.
- It has a vast music library, including copyrighted songs.
- Exported videos are of high quality.
Cons
- It does not support Multicam and 360 video editing.
- Effectiveness depends on the phone’s processor and features.
- Limited editing features.
- Video cannot exceed 15 minutes.
- You can only add a music track per video.
2. Quik
Quik is a free video editor for beginners produced by the makers of GoPro. Quik is an auto-video maker that puts together pictures, videos, and music with a few selections.
Supported on: Android and iOS
Main features
- Auto-video: Quik will create a video with transitions and soundtrack when you select several pictures and videos.
- Video editing tools: you can adjust the brightness, add texts and stickers, and add filters to a video.
- Adjust video speed: you can add slo-mo and freeze effects to the video.
- It allows direct sharing to social media pages.
Pros
- Allows HD video download
- Video styles template for new users.
- Unlimited cloud backup.
- Changes video ratio to suit different social media
Cons
- Limited editing features in the free version.
- Not suitable for videos longer than 60 seconds
- Limited font styles
Part 4: What to Look for in Choosing the Best Video editors As Beginners
When trying to choose a video editor as a beginner, you should look out for:
What video editor has the most commonly used editing tools and intuitive interface
Some essential video editing tools should be available in a video editor. These include Video tools (cropping, rotating, merging, cutting, and splitting of videos), effects and animations, audio effects, the addition of texts, and other features necessary to the purpose of the video you are editing.
Templates for different occasions to create videos quickly
As a beginner video editor, you might not be creative enough to edit professional videos. Video editors that have ready-made templates will come in handy when you want to create a video quickly.
Ready-made templates give a guide to a beginner video editor to create professional-looking videos.
Tutorials and Supports
The best video editors for beginners are user-friendly, and they provide free tutorials to guide new users on their video editing journey. Some video editing software targets digital marketers and video content creators, so they release tutorial videos every week to help them improve their skills.
Are you a creator, influencer, or marketer, and you need to join the trend of creating video content that converts. Check out the list to know which free video editing software best suits your niche.
These are beginner-friendly video editing software that you can use to create professional-looking video content. Watch tutorials and get to work. The more videos you edit, the better you get at it.
Video content creation is becoming the trend because it retains human attention longer than images or writings do. As a beginner who is not so familiar with video editors, getting free video editing software for beginners might prove difficult.
In this article, you will learn the best free video editing software for beginners, its features, and its pros and cons. Also, you’ll learn some extra tips that will make your video editing seamless.
In this article
01 Best Free Desktop Video Editing Software for Beginners in 2024
02 Best Free Online Video Editors for Beginners in 2024
03 Best Free Video Editing Apps for Beginners on iPhone and Android
04 What to Look for in Choosing the Best Video editors As Beginners
Part 1: Best Free Desktop Video Editing Software for Beginners in 2024
1. Apple iMovie
Apple iMovie is a free video editing software for beginners; it comes pre-installed on Mac devices. It is known for having a simple interface that makes it user-friendly.
Supported on: Mac
Apple iMovie Main Features are:
- Chromakeying: With iMovie, you can change the background of a video from blue/ green to an image of your favorite place.
- Sound Integration: iMovie lets you record voiceovers, add music from iTunes and add special sound effects.
- Video tools: Add filters, titles, animations, and photos to the video.
- Speed control: fast track and add slow-mo effects to the video.
Pros
- It supports 4K videos.
- Professional standards.
- Chromakeying feature.
Cons
- It does not support Multicam and 360 video editing.
- Exported files take up a lot of space.
- Available for Mac and iOS users only.
2. Microsoft Photo App
Microsoft Photos app is a free photo and video editor for beginners. It was created to replace the Windows movie maker. Many might not know about the existence of the app and its ability to edit videos and photos.
Go to the search bar and type photos, and then select the Photos app to bring a menu where you can create albums, edit photos and videos. To edit videos, click on video projects to create a video from scratch or create video automatically.
Supported on: Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Microsoft Photos app main features for video editing are;
- Motion graphics, 3D effects, and animations.
- It allows the addition of background music or audio from the computer.
- It allows the addition of title cards and text backgrounds.
- Change of photo or video durations and speed
Pros
- It is free and readily installed in Windows 8 and above
- Easy to use
- Face detection
- Album collection and arrangement
Cons
- No essential video editing tools like transitioning and layering
- You can’t use it professionally.
- Does not allow video preview before exporting
3. VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC is a free video editing software for beginners that can edit 4K UHD, 3D, and VR 360 videos. VSDC is one of the best video editors for beginners to edit complex videos. VSDC has a busy interface, making it less user-friendly than the other free video editing software for beginners.
Supported on: Windows
VSDC’s video editor has;
- Non-linear video editing tools
- Social media support features; VSDC has Instagram-like filters and lets you share edited videos directly to your social media.
- Audio Effects; The 360 editor has many audio effects like equalizer, audio delay, and volume correction.
- Video editing tools; VSDC has color-correction tools and tools to hide and replace unwanted elements. You can also transform videos with their subpixel resolution.
- Numerous 3D templates you can choose from.
Pros
- It supports many audio and video formats.
- 4K and HD exports
Cons
- Reduces video quality after editing
- Professional tools like stabilization, beat syncing, and motion graphics are only available in the pro version.
Part 2: Best Free Online Video Editors for Beginners in 2024
1. Clipchamp
Clipchamp is an online free video editor for beginners. Clipchamp can create social media videos, ads videos, presentations, and other short videos. It has a unique feature that allows teams to collaborate and edit videos projects.
Clipchamp has basic video editing features like:
- Text-to-speech feature; This feature allows you to add text that will become voiceovers in the video. You can choose the gender and nationality of the voice.
- Thousand of templates to choose from
- Video transitioning and layering.
Pros
- It allows auto-captioning capabilities on the mobile app.
- Video compression
- Allows Screen recording
- It can convert videos to WMV, which you can use in PowerPoint presentations.
Cons
- Not available on Android devices
- It uses selective browsers like Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
- It is not optimized for touchpad screens.
- The best quality video requires registration for the premium version.
2. Hippo Video
Hippo Video is one of the best video editors for beginners free online. You can use it on Mac, Windows, Android, iPhones, and iPads. Hippo is an all-in-one platform to create, record, edit, and share videos across different social media platforms.
Hippo video can;
- Create GIFs from videos.
- Trim, cut, and add emojis and tags to a video.
- Hide or blur unwanted objects in the video.
Pros
- It has other marketing features like email marketing, campaign management, and social media sharing.
- It can be added as a chrome extension to be used for screen capturing and recording.
Cons
- Watermarked in free version
- Limited video quality download in free version
- Long load time for video in between uploads.
3. Kapwing
Kapwing is an online free video editing software for beginners. The video editor is made for creators to create, edit and subtitle video content. Kapwing can convert MP4 videos to any file format as well as save the edited file in the cloud.
Primary Features
- It supports text overlay and drag-and-drop function
- Cut, resize, merge, split and trim videos.
- Supports HD resolution
- Lots of editable social media templates
- Convert video to any form (GIF, JPG, MP4)
Pros
- It does not add its watermark; instead, you can add your logo to create the video. Kapwingis
- Auto-generated subtitles.
- Background removal function
- It backs up videos on the cloud.
Cons
- It cannot export a video longer than 60 minutes
- On-site technical glitches
- To export files above 250MB or 7 minutes, you have to upgrade to the premium version.
- Only available online
4. Online Video Cutter/ 123 apps video editor
Online Video Cutter is an online-based video editor used to edit videos. It is used primarily for trimming videos to desirable sizes. Online video cutter is one of 123 apps to edit and convert different file formats. The video editor can trim, crop, rotate and resize videos.
With Online Video Cutter, you can;
- Frame the video or change the frame proportions of the videos.
- Change the angle of a video up to 270 degrees; this comes in handy when you want to change a video’s view from landscape to portrait.
- Flip, resize, change volume and add texts and images to your video.
- Trim, equalize, and record sounds to be added to the video.
Pros
- Supports all video format
- Privacy is guaranteed as you are the only one with access to the video.
- It works well in most browsers.
- It does not require sign up before use
- Converts files to any format
- Can upload files larger than 4GB in size
Cons
- It takes up a lot of time to upload files
- Decreases the video quality
- Cannot upload a file of more than 700MB in the free version
5. FlexClip
Flexclip is an online video creator and editor with essential editing tools. Flexclip has numerous templates and presets that let you create videos in a short time. You can create your video from scratch, templates, and previously saved videos.
Main Feature
- Audio effects: you can record voices and add background music to the video.
- Video tools: trim, merge, compress and convert videos.
- Customization: you can add your logo or watermark to the video.
- Allows video transition and GIF production
- Allows you to increase video brightness and add filters to video.
Pros
- It has more than 4 million pictures and pictures to add to videos.
- Allows preview of videos before exporting.
- It supports different video resolutions.
- Templates for various events are available.
Cons
- Limited video resolution download in free version
- The free version can only create a 1-minute video and hold 12 projects.
Part 3: Best Free Video Editing Apps for Beginners on iPhone and Android
1. CapCut
Cap C ut is a free video editing software for beginners suitable for TikTok content creators. It was formerly known as Viamaker. Cap cut is easy to use for beginners, and it can create spectacular videos automatically by cutting, reordering, and merging recorded videos.
Supported on: Android and iOS
Cap cut allows you to:
- Split, merge, and reverse videos.
- Control the video speed
- Add filter, special effects, stickers, and texts to videos.
- Overlay and add sounds to the videos
Pros
- You can export directly to Tiktok.
- It has a vast music library, including copyrighted songs.
- Exported videos are of high quality.
Cons
- It does not support Multicam and 360 video editing.
- Effectiveness depends on the phone’s processor and features.
- Limited editing features.
- Video cannot exceed 15 minutes.
- You can only add a music track per video.
2. Quik
Quik is a free video editor for beginners produced by the makers of GoPro. Quik is an auto-video maker that puts together pictures, videos, and music with a few selections.
Supported on: Android and iOS
Main features
- Auto-video: Quik will create a video with transitions and soundtrack when you select several pictures and videos.
- Video editing tools: you can adjust the brightness, add texts and stickers, and add filters to a video.
- Adjust video speed: you can add slo-mo and freeze effects to the video.
- It allows direct sharing to social media pages.
Pros
- Allows HD video download
- Video styles template for new users.
- Unlimited cloud backup.
- Changes video ratio to suit different social media
Cons
- Limited editing features in the free version.
- Not suitable for videos longer than 60 seconds
- Limited font styles
Part 4: What to Look for in Choosing the Best Video editors As Beginners
When trying to choose a video editor as a beginner, you should look out for:
What video editor has the most commonly used editing tools and intuitive interface
Some essential video editing tools should be available in a video editor. These include Video tools (cropping, rotating, merging, cutting, and splitting of videos), effects and animations, audio effects, the addition of texts, and other features necessary to the purpose of the video you are editing.
Templates for different occasions to create videos quickly
As a beginner video editor, you might not be creative enough to edit professional videos. Video editors that have ready-made templates will come in handy when you want to create a video quickly.
Ready-made templates give a guide to a beginner video editor to create professional-looking videos.
Tutorials and Supports
The best video editors for beginners are user-friendly, and they provide free tutorials to guide new users on their video editing journey. Some video editing software targets digital marketers and video content creators, so they release tutorial videos every week to help them improve their skills.
Are you a creator, influencer, or marketer, and you need to join the trend of creating video content that converts. Check out the list to know which free video editing software best suits your niche.
These are beginner-friendly video editing software that you can use to create professional-looking video content. Watch tutorials and get to work. The more videos you edit, the better you get at it.
Video content creation is becoming the trend because it retains human attention longer than images or writings do. As a beginner who is not so familiar with video editors, getting free video editing software for beginners might prove difficult.
In this article, you will learn the best free video editing software for beginners, its features, and its pros and cons. Also, you’ll learn some extra tips that will make your video editing seamless.
In this article
01 Best Free Desktop Video Editing Software for Beginners in 2024
02 Best Free Online Video Editors for Beginners in 2024
03 Best Free Video Editing Apps for Beginners on iPhone and Android
04 What to Look for in Choosing the Best Video editors As Beginners
Part 1: Best Free Desktop Video Editing Software for Beginners in 2024
1. Apple iMovie
Apple iMovie is a free video editing software for beginners; it comes pre-installed on Mac devices. It is known for having a simple interface that makes it user-friendly.
Supported on: Mac
Apple iMovie Main Features are:
- Chromakeying: With iMovie, you can change the background of a video from blue/ green to an image of your favorite place.
- Sound Integration: iMovie lets you record voiceovers, add music from iTunes and add special sound effects.
- Video tools: Add filters, titles, animations, and photos to the video.
- Speed control: fast track and add slow-mo effects to the video.
Pros
- It supports 4K videos.
- Professional standards.
- Chromakeying feature.
Cons
- It does not support Multicam and 360 video editing.
- Exported files take up a lot of space.
- Available for Mac and iOS users only.
2. Microsoft Photo App
Microsoft Photos app is a free photo and video editor for beginners. It was created to replace the Windows movie maker. Many might not know about the existence of the app and its ability to edit videos and photos.
Go to the search bar and type photos, and then select the Photos app to bring a menu where you can create albums, edit photos and videos. To edit videos, click on video projects to create a video from scratch or create video automatically.
Supported on: Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Microsoft Photos app main features for video editing are;
- Motion graphics, 3D effects, and animations.
- It allows the addition of background music or audio from the computer.
- It allows the addition of title cards and text backgrounds.
- Change of photo or video durations and speed
Pros
- It is free and readily installed in Windows 8 and above
- Easy to use
- Face detection
- Album collection and arrangement
Cons
- No essential video editing tools like transitioning and layering
- You can’t use it professionally.
- Does not allow video preview before exporting
3. VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC is a free video editing software for beginners that can edit 4K UHD, 3D, and VR 360 videos. VSDC is one of the best video editors for beginners to edit complex videos. VSDC has a busy interface, making it less user-friendly than the other free video editing software for beginners.
Supported on: Windows
VSDC’s video editor has;
- Non-linear video editing tools
- Social media support features; VSDC has Instagram-like filters and lets you share edited videos directly to your social media.
- Audio Effects; The 360 editor has many audio effects like equalizer, audio delay, and volume correction.
- Video editing tools; VSDC has color-correction tools and tools to hide and replace unwanted elements. You can also transform videos with their subpixel resolution.
- Numerous 3D templates you can choose from.
Pros
- It supports many audio and video formats.
- 4K and HD exports
Cons
- Reduces video quality after editing
- Professional tools like stabilization, beat syncing, and motion graphics are only available in the pro version.
Part 2: Best Free Online Video Editors for Beginners in 2024
1. Clipchamp
Clipchamp is an online free video editor for beginners. Clipchamp can create social media videos, ads videos, presentations, and other short videos. It has a unique feature that allows teams to collaborate and edit videos projects.
Clipchamp has basic video editing features like:
- Text-to-speech feature; This feature allows you to add text that will become voiceovers in the video. You can choose the gender and nationality of the voice.
- Thousand of templates to choose from
- Video transitioning and layering.
Pros
- It allows auto-captioning capabilities on the mobile app.
- Video compression
- Allows Screen recording
- It can convert videos to WMV, which you can use in PowerPoint presentations.
Cons
- Not available on Android devices
- It uses selective browsers like Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
- It is not optimized for touchpad screens.
- The best quality video requires registration for the premium version.
2. Hippo Video
Hippo Video is one of the best video editors for beginners free online. You can use it on Mac, Windows, Android, iPhones, and iPads. Hippo is an all-in-one platform to create, record, edit, and share videos across different social media platforms.
Hippo video can;
- Create GIFs from videos.
- Trim, cut, and add emojis and tags to a video.
- Hide or blur unwanted objects in the video.
Pros
- It has other marketing features like email marketing, campaign management, and social media sharing.
- It can be added as a chrome extension to be used for screen capturing and recording.
Cons
- Watermarked in free version
- Limited video quality download in free version
- Long load time for video in between uploads.
3. Kapwing
Kapwing is an online free video editing software for beginners. The video editor is made for creators to create, edit and subtitle video content. Kapwing can convert MP4 videos to any file format as well as save the edited file in the cloud.
Primary Features
- It supports text overlay and drag-and-drop function
- Cut, resize, merge, split and trim videos.
- Supports HD resolution
- Lots of editable social media templates
- Convert video to any form (GIF, JPG, MP4)
Pros
- It does not add its watermark; instead, you can add your logo to create the video. Kapwingis
- Auto-generated subtitles.
- Background removal function
- It backs up videos on the cloud.
Cons
- It cannot export a video longer than 60 minutes
- On-site technical glitches
- To export files above 250MB or 7 minutes, you have to upgrade to the premium version.
- Only available online
4. Online Video Cutter/ 123 apps video editor
Online Video Cutter is an online-based video editor used to edit videos. It is used primarily for trimming videos to desirable sizes. Online video cutter is one of 123 apps to edit and convert different file formats. The video editor can trim, crop, rotate and resize videos.
With Online Video Cutter, you can;
- Frame the video or change the frame proportions of the videos.
- Change the angle of a video up to 270 degrees; this comes in handy when you want to change a video’s view from landscape to portrait.
- Flip, resize, change volume and add texts and images to your video.
- Trim, equalize, and record sounds to be added to the video.
Pros
- Supports all video format
- Privacy is guaranteed as you are the only one with access to the video.
- It works well in most browsers.
- It does not require sign up before use
- Converts files to any format
- Can upload files larger than 4GB in size
Cons
- It takes up a lot of time to upload files
- Decreases the video quality
- Cannot upload a file of more than 700MB in the free version
5. FlexClip
Flexclip is an online video creator and editor with essential editing tools. Flexclip has numerous templates and presets that let you create videos in a short time. You can create your video from scratch, templates, and previously saved videos.
Main Feature
- Audio effects: you can record voices and add background music to the video.
- Video tools: trim, merge, compress and convert videos.
- Customization: you can add your logo or watermark to the video.
- Allows video transition and GIF production
- Allows you to increase video brightness and add filters to video.
Pros
- It has more than 4 million pictures and pictures to add to videos.
- Allows preview of videos before exporting.
- It supports different video resolutions.
- Templates for various events are available.
Cons
- Limited video resolution download in free version
- The free version can only create a 1-minute video and hold 12 projects.
Part 3: Best Free Video Editing Apps for Beginners on iPhone and Android
1. CapCut
Cap C ut is a free video editing software for beginners suitable for TikTok content creators. It was formerly known as Viamaker. Cap cut is easy to use for beginners, and it can create spectacular videos automatically by cutting, reordering, and merging recorded videos.
Supported on: Android and iOS
Cap cut allows you to:
- Split, merge, and reverse videos.
- Control the video speed
- Add filter, special effects, stickers, and texts to videos.
- Overlay and add sounds to the videos
Pros
- You can export directly to Tiktok.
- It has a vast music library, including copyrighted songs.
- Exported videos are of high quality.
Cons
- It does not support Multicam and 360 video editing.
- Effectiveness depends on the phone’s processor and features.
- Limited editing features.
- Video cannot exceed 15 minutes.
- You can only add a music track per video.
2. Quik
Quik is a free video editor for beginners produced by the makers of GoPro. Quik is an auto-video maker that puts together pictures, videos, and music with a few selections.
Supported on: Android and iOS
Main features
- Auto-video: Quik will create a video with transitions and soundtrack when you select several pictures and videos.
- Video editing tools: you can adjust the brightness, add texts and stickers, and add filters to a video.
- Adjust video speed: you can add slo-mo and freeze effects to the video.
- It allows direct sharing to social media pages.
Pros
- Allows HD video download
- Video styles template for new users.
- Unlimited cloud backup.
- Changes video ratio to suit different social media
Cons
- Limited editing features in the free version.
- Not suitable for videos longer than 60 seconds
- Limited font styles
Part 4: What to Look for in Choosing the Best Video editors As Beginners
When trying to choose a video editor as a beginner, you should look out for:
What video editor has the most commonly used editing tools and intuitive interface
Some essential video editing tools should be available in a video editor. These include Video tools (cropping, rotating, merging, cutting, and splitting of videos), effects and animations, audio effects, the addition of texts, and other features necessary to the purpose of the video you are editing.
Templates for different occasions to create videos quickly
As a beginner video editor, you might not be creative enough to edit professional videos. Video editors that have ready-made templates will come in handy when you want to create a video quickly.
Ready-made templates give a guide to a beginner video editor to create professional-looking videos.
Tutorials and Supports
The best video editors for beginners are user-friendly, and they provide free tutorials to guide new users on their video editing journey. Some video editing software targets digital marketers and video content creators, so they release tutorial videos every week to help them improve their skills.
Are you a creator, influencer, or marketer, and you need to join the trend of creating video content that converts. Check out the list to know which free video editing software best suits your niche.
These are beginner-friendly video editing software that you can use to create professional-looking video content. Watch tutorials and get to work. The more videos you edit, the better you get at it.
Crop Like a Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide for Final Cut Pro X Users
Final Cut Pro X: How to Crop an Image
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Cropping an image means to remove a portion of the image, either to hide something you don’t want the audience to see or emphasize different elements within the image. Just as Photoshop allows us to crop still images, Final Cut Pro X allows us to crop moving video clips, as you’ll learn in this article.
This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
How to Crop an Image in Final Cut Pro X
However, before I show how this is done, I need to explain one really important fact about video: all video uses what’s called “fixed resolution.” Fixed resolution means that high-definition video is always displayed at one of two sizes:
You May Also Like: How to Crop GIF Images >>
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
Unlike still images which can be thousands of pixels on a side, video clips are locked into one of these two sizes. This means that if you crop a video clip, to remove something you don’t like, the remaining pixels are often enlarged to fill the frame. Crop too much and your video clip will look blurry, blocky, and edges will look stair-stepped.
I’ll show you two ways to crop a video clip in this article, one that maintains a high image quality but reduces the size of the frame (called “trimming”) and the other that fills the frame with the image but reduces image quality (called “cropping”). You get to pick which one works the best for you.
TRIMMING
Trimming is the process of removing portions of a video clip without changing the size of the clip. This retains the highest amount of image quality.
For instance, here an image - courtesy of Pond5 (<www.pond5.com>). Let’s say that we want to emphasize the barn and not the sky.
The easiest way to do this is to click the icon in the lower left corner of the Viewer and choose “Crop.”
This displays the cropping tools in the Viewer.
Click the Trim button to turn on Trim mode. (This article discusses Trim and Crop. I’ll cover the Ken Burns effect in a future article.)
Grab one of the blue dots and drag to hide portions of the frame. I generally grab a corner, but any blue dot will do.
NOTE: Press and hold the Option key while dragging to drag opposite edges or corners. Press and hold the Shift key to constrain the trim to the same aspect ratio as the frame.
Drag other corners or edges to further trim the image.
When you have trimmed the image the way you want, click the “Done” button in the top right corner to exit trimming mode.
If no other clip is below the trimmed clip, the background will be black.
But, it actually isn’t black, it’s transparent. If you put another clip below it, you’ll see the lower clip underneath the trimmed image.
Trimming allows us to hide portions of a video clip, without changing the image quality of the clip that remains. However, trimming always creates transparent sections within an image.
CROPPING
Cropping allows us to select just a portion of a video clip, without creating any transparent sections, BUT, it degrades image quality.
There are several ways we can choose to crop an image:
- Click the Crop icon, as we illustrated above
- Right-mouse click (or Control-click) inside the Viewer and choose
- Type Shift+C
* In the Inspector > Video tab > Crop (this option provides the most precision, but is the least intuitive to use)
If you selected any option except the Inspector, click the Crop button in the Viewer.
Now, drag a blue button in one of the corners. Because cropping, unlike trimming, fills the frame with the portion of the image we select, we can only move corners and the image is always sized to match the aspect ratio of our sequence.
Final Cut displays numbers at the top of the Viewer indicating how much the image has been cropped.
Reposition the frame by grabbing inside the rectangle and dragging.
When you are happy with the results, click the Done button in the top right corner.
Notice that the selected portion of the image now fills the frame. Even though there is a clip below our cropped clip, we don’t see it.
And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the cropped image is softer (blurrier) than the original and edges are more likely to be stair-stepped.
RESET
To reset a cropped image back to its default settings, open the Inspector and click the small curved arrow to the right of the word “Crop.”
SUMMARY
Trimming is used to hide portions of an image and superimpose it over another image.
Cropping is used to reframe an image, say from a medium shot to a close-up, but runs the risk of overly softening an image. The general rule is that cropping a little is OK, but don’t crop too much.
I use both these techniques frequently in my own editing.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Cropping an image means to remove a portion of the image, either to hide something you don’t want the audience to see or emphasize different elements within the image. Just as Photoshop allows us to crop still images, Final Cut Pro X allows us to crop moving video clips, as you’ll learn in this article.
This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
How to Crop an Image in Final Cut Pro X
However, before I show how this is done, I need to explain one really important fact about video: all video uses what’s called “fixed resolution.” Fixed resolution means that high-definition video is always displayed at one of two sizes:
You May Also Like: How to Crop GIF Images >>
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
Unlike still images which can be thousands of pixels on a side, video clips are locked into one of these two sizes. This means that if you crop a video clip, to remove something you don’t like, the remaining pixels are often enlarged to fill the frame. Crop too much and your video clip will look blurry, blocky, and edges will look stair-stepped.
I’ll show you two ways to crop a video clip in this article, one that maintains a high image quality but reduces the size of the frame (called “trimming”) and the other that fills the frame with the image but reduces image quality (called “cropping”). You get to pick which one works the best for you.
TRIMMING
Trimming is the process of removing portions of a video clip without changing the size of the clip. This retains the highest amount of image quality.
For instance, here an image - courtesy of Pond5 (<www.pond5.com>). Let’s say that we want to emphasize the barn and not the sky.
The easiest way to do this is to click the icon in the lower left corner of the Viewer and choose “Crop.”
This displays the cropping tools in the Viewer.
Click the Trim button to turn on Trim mode. (This article discusses Trim and Crop. I’ll cover the Ken Burns effect in a future article.)
Grab one of the blue dots and drag to hide portions of the frame. I generally grab a corner, but any blue dot will do.
NOTE: Press and hold the Option key while dragging to drag opposite edges or corners. Press and hold the Shift key to constrain the trim to the same aspect ratio as the frame.
Drag other corners or edges to further trim the image.
When you have trimmed the image the way you want, click the “Done” button in the top right corner to exit trimming mode.
If no other clip is below the trimmed clip, the background will be black.
But, it actually isn’t black, it’s transparent. If you put another clip below it, you’ll see the lower clip underneath the trimmed image.
Trimming allows us to hide portions of a video clip, without changing the image quality of the clip that remains. However, trimming always creates transparent sections within an image.
CROPPING
Cropping allows us to select just a portion of a video clip, without creating any transparent sections, BUT, it degrades image quality.
There are several ways we can choose to crop an image:
- Click the Crop icon, as we illustrated above
- Right-mouse click (or Control-click) inside the Viewer and choose
- Type Shift+C
* In the Inspector > Video tab > Crop (this option provides the most precision, but is the least intuitive to use)
If you selected any option except the Inspector, click the Crop button in the Viewer.
Now, drag a blue button in one of the corners. Because cropping, unlike trimming, fills the frame with the portion of the image we select, we can only move corners and the image is always sized to match the aspect ratio of our sequence.
Final Cut displays numbers at the top of the Viewer indicating how much the image has been cropped.
Reposition the frame by grabbing inside the rectangle and dragging.
When you are happy with the results, click the Done button in the top right corner.
Notice that the selected portion of the image now fills the frame. Even though there is a clip below our cropped clip, we don’t see it.
And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the cropped image is softer (blurrier) than the original and edges are more likely to be stair-stepped.
RESET
To reset a cropped image back to its default settings, open the Inspector and click the small curved arrow to the right of the word “Crop.”
SUMMARY
Trimming is used to hide portions of an image and superimpose it over another image.
Cropping is used to reframe an image, say from a medium shot to a close-up, but runs the risk of overly softening an image. The general rule is that cropping a little is OK, but don’t crop too much.
I use both these techniques frequently in my own editing.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Cropping an image means to remove a portion of the image, either to hide something you don’t want the audience to see or emphasize different elements within the image. Just as Photoshop allows us to crop still images, Final Cut Pro X allows us to crop moving video clips, as you’ll learn in this article.
This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
How to Crop an Image in Final Cut Pro X
However, before I show how this is done, I need to explain one really important fact about video: all video uses what’s called “fixed resolution.” Fixed resolution means that high-definition video is always displayed at one of two sizes:
You May Also Like: How to Crop GIF Images >>
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
Unlike still images which can be thousands of pixels on a side, video clips are locked into one of these two sizes. This means that if you crop a video clip, to remove something you don’t like, the remaining pixels are often enlarged to fill the frame. Crop too much and your video clip will look blurry, blocky, and edges will look stair-stepped.
I’ll show you two ways to crop a video clip in this article, one that maintains a high image quality but reduces the size of the frame (called “trimming”) and the other that fills the frame with the image but reduces image quality (called “cropping”). You get to pick which one works the best for you.
TRIMMING
Trimming is the process of removing portions of a video clip without changing the size of the clip. This retains the highest amount of image quality.
For instance, here an image - courtesy of Pond5 (<www.pond5.com>). Let’s say that we want to emphasize the barn and not the sky.
The easiest way to do this is to click the icon in the lower left corner of the Viewer and choose “Crop.”
This displays the cropping tools in the Viewer.
Click the Trim button to turn on Trim mode. (This article discusses Trim and Crop. I’ll cover the Ken Burns effect in a future article.)
Grab one of the blue dots and drag to hide portions of the frame. I generally grab a corner, but any blue dot will do.
NOTE: Press and hold the Option key while dragging to drag opposite edges or corners. Press and hold the Shift key to constrain the trim to the same aspect ratio as the frame.
Drag other corners or edges to further trim the image.
When you have trimmed the image the way you want, click the “Done” button in the top right corner to exit trimming mode.
If no other clip is below the trimmed clip, the background will be black.
But, it actually isn’t black, it’s transparent. If you put another clip below it, you’ll see the lower clip underneath the trimmed image.
Trimming allows us to hide portions of a video clip, without changing the image quality of the clip that remains. However, trimming always creates transparent sections within an image.
CROPPING
Cropping allows us to select just a portion of a video clip, without creating any transparent sections, BUT, it degrades image quality.
There are several ways we can choose to crop an image:
- Click the Crop icon, as we illustrated above
- Right-mouse click (or Control-click) inside the Viewer and choose
- Type Shift+C
* In the Inspector > Video tab > Crop (this option provides the most precision, but is the least intuitive to use)
If you selected any option except the Inspector, click the Crop button in the Viewer.
Now, drag a blue button in one of the corners. Because cropping, unlike trimming, fills the frame with the portion of the image we select, we can only move corners and the image is always sized to match the aspect ratio of our sequence.
Final Cut displays numbers at the top of the Viewer indicating how much the image has been cropped.
Reposition the frame by grabbing inside the rectangle and dragging.
When you are happy with the results, click the Done button in the top right corner.
Notice that the selected portion of the image now fills the frame. Even though there is a clip below our cropped clip, we don’t see it.
And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the cropped image is softer (blurrier) than the original and edges are more likely to be stair-stepped.
RESET
To reset a cropped image back to its default settings, open the Inspector and click the small curved arrow to the right of the word “Crop.”
SUMMARY
Trimming is used to hide portions of an image and superimpose it over another image.
Cropping is used to reframe an image, say from a medium shot to a close-up, but runs the risk of overly softening an image. The general rule is that cropping a little is OK, but don’t crop too much.
I use both these techniques frequently in my own editing.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Cropping an image means to remove a portion of the image, either to hide something you don’t want the audience to see or emphasize different elements within the image. Just as Photoshop allows us to crop still images, Final Cut Pro X allows us to crop moving video clips, as you’ll learn in this article.
This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
How to Crop an Image in Final Cut Pro X
However, before I show how this is done, I need to explain one really important fact about video: all video uses what’s called “fixed resolution.” Fixed resolution means that high-definition video is always displayed at one of two sizes:
You May Also Like: How to Crop GIF Images >>
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
Unlike still images which can be thousands of pixels on a side, video clips are locked into one of these two sizes. This means that if you crop a video clip, to remove something you don’t like, the remaining pixels are often enlarged to fill the frame. Crop too much and your video clip will look blurry, blocky, and edges will look stair-stepped.
I’ll show you two ways to crop a video clip in this article, one that maintains a high image quality but reduces the size of the frame (called “trimming”) and the other that fills the frame with the image but reduces image quality (called “cropping”). You get to pick which one works the best for you.
TRIMMING
Trimming is the process of removing portions of a video clip without changing the size of the clip. This retains the highest amount of image quality.
For instance, here an image - courtesy of Pond5 (<www.pond5.com>). Let’s say that we want to emphasize the barn and not the sky.
The easiest way to do this is to click the icon in the lower left corner of the Viewer and choose “Crop.”
This displays the cropping tools in the Viewer.
Click the Trim button to turn on Trim mode. (This article discusses Trim and Crop. I’ll cover the Ken Burns effect in a future article.)
Grab one of the blue dots and drag to hide portions of the frame. I generally grab a corner, but any blue dot will do.
NOTE: Press and hold the Option key while dragging to drag opposite edges or corners. Press and hold the Shift key to constrain the trim to the same aspect ratio as the frame.
Drag other corners or edges to further trim the image.
When you have trimmed the image the way you want, click the “Done” button in the top right corner to exit trimming mode.
If no other clip is below the trimmed clip, the background will be black.
But, it actually isn’t black, it’s transparent. If you put another clip below it, you’ll see the lower clip underneath the trimmed image.
Trimming allows us to hide portions of a video clip, without changing the image quality of the clip that remains. However, trimming always creates transparent sections within an image.
CROPPING
Cropping allows us to select just a portion of a video clip, without creating any transparent sections, BUT, it degrades image quality.
There are several ways we can choose to crop an image:
- Click the Crop icon, as we illustrated above
- Right-mouse click (or Control-click) inside the Viewer and choose
- Type Shift+C
* In the Inspector > Video tab > Crop (this option provides the most precision, but is the least intuitive to use)
If you selected any option except the Inspector, click the Crop button in the Viewer.
Now, drag a blue button in one of the corners. Because cropping, unlike trimming, fills the frame with the portion of the image we select, we can only move corners and the image is always sized to match the aspect ratio of our sequence.
Final Cut displays numbers at the top of the Viewer indicating how much the image has been cropped.
Reposition the frame by grabbing inside the rectangle and dragging.
When you are happy with the results, click the Done button in the top right corner.
Notice that the selected portion of the image now fills the frame. Even though there is a clip below our cropped clip, we don’t see it.
And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the cropped image is softer (blurrier) than the original and edges are more likely to be stair-stepped.
RESET
To reset a cropped image back to its default settings, open the Inspector and click the small curved arrow to the right of the word “Crop.”
SUMMARY
Trimming is used to hide portions of an image and superimpose it over another image.
Cropping is used to reframe an image, say from a medium shot to a close-up, but runs the risk of overly softening an image. The general rule is that cropping a little is OK, but don’t crop too much.
I use both these techniques frequently in my own editing.
Benjamin Arango
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