Free to try · YouTube Shorts converter
Turn your YouTube videos into Shorts that keep the subject in frame
Shorts need vertical 9:16 video, while most channels film in 16:9.
Upload a clip from your video and Cropus reframes it for Shorts, following the speaker or the action so you don't recut it by hand.
- Smart crop follows your subject — no keyframes
- 9:16, 4:5, 1:1 and 16:9 from one upload
- No watermark, original sound
5 free minutes · No card needed
Why Cropus
Shorts from the videos you already made
Built for repurposing
Cut your best moment, upload it, and get a Short that matches what you already published on the channel.
Hosts stay centered
When the host moves around the set, the frame moves with them — no head cut in half.
Gameplay and screen content
Use Balanced or Fit to keep more of the screen visible, with a blurred copy of the video behind it.
Pay for source minutes only
A 47-second clip uses 0.8 min. Rendering more formats of it is free.
Center crop vs Smart crop
The crop that keeps up
A plain center crop cuts whatever happens to be in the middle. Smart crop tracks the subject through the shot, so the action never leaves the screen.
Smooth camera
The crop glides with your subject. No jitter, no seasick jumps between frames.
Cuts handled
On a scene cut the frame jumps cleanly to the new shot instead of panning across it.
Blur fill
Balanced and Fit fill the bars with a soft, blurred copy of your video — or classic black.
Every format at once
Pick every aspect ratio together. One analysis powers them all, so extra formats are quick and free.
How it works
From one upload to every feed
Upload your video
Drop in any clip — a vlog, a dance, a match highlight, a product shot. Landscape or portrait, up to 4 GB.
AI finds and follows the subject
Cropus watches every scene, finds who matters and plans a smooth camera path that keeps them in frame.
Download every format
Get 9:16, 4:5, 1:1 and 16:9 versions from one upload — ready for Shorts, Reels, TikTok and feeds.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What resolution are YouTube Shorts?
Shorts are vertical 9:16 videos, usually 1080×1920. Cropus exports up to 1080×1920, depending on your source.
Can I upload a full episode and get Shorts out of it?
Cropus reframes the whole clip you upload; it doesn't pick highlights for you. Trim the part you want first, then upload it — you only pay for the length you upload.
How is this different from cropping in a video editor?
An editor gives you a fixed crop or asks you to keyframe it. Cropus finds the subject in every shot and builds the camera move for you, including clean jumps at scene cuts.
Do I need to connect my YouTube channel?
No. Cropus never connects to your channel. You upload a file, download the result and publish it yourself.
How much does it cost to convert a Short?
Each video uses minutes equal to its length, rounded up to the next 6 seconds. New accounts get 5 free minutes.
Will the same file work as a TikTok or a Reel?
Yes. All three use vertical 9:16 video, so one export works everywhere. Add 4:5 too if you also post to the Instagram feed.
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Other ways to reframe
Try it on your own video
Convert landscape YouTube clips into vertical Shorts. Smart crop keeps the speaker or the action in the 9:16 frame. 5 free minutes, no card needed.
Reframe a video5 free minutes · No card needed