Glossary
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between a video's width and height, expressed as two numbers separated by a colon (e.g., 16:9 for widescreen, 9:16 for vertical).
Aspect ratio determines how a video appears on different screens and platforms. Standard YouTube content uses 16:9 (widescreen landscape), while TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts are designed for 9:16 (portrait vertical). Posting a 16:9 video directly to TikTok results in black bars and a poor viewing experience that algorithms penalize.
For clippers, converting 16:9 source YouTube content to 9:16 is a mandatory step for every clip. AutoClip's intelligent reframing does this automatically for every clip it generates — using AI speaker tracking to determine which portion of the 16:9 frame to crop for the 9:16 output, keeping subjects centered without static cropping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What aspect ratio is TikTok?
TikTok uses 9:16 (vertical portrait) aspect ratio. Content filmed or cropped to 9:16 fills the entire screen, while 16:9 horizontal content appears letterboxed with black bars.
Does AutoClip automatically change the aspect ratio?
Yes. AutoClip converts every clip from 16:9 (YouTube's default) to 9:16 (TikTok/Reels/Shorts format) using AI speaker tracking — no manual cropping required.
What is the best aspect ratio for Instagram Reels?
9:16 (1080x1920 pixels) is the native Reels format. AutoClip outputs every clip in 9:16 with intelligent reframing that keeps the subject centered.
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