"This video almost made me think my phone was broken.
Short Video are now made, and vertical content is standard. Many people have a large number of horizontal videos on their hands, and they want to convert them to vertical versions but are afraid that the results will not be good. In fact, it's not difficult. With the right tools and methods, it can be done in a few minutes.
Let's first talk about why vertical videos are so popular. Open TikTok and Douyin, and basically all you see is the vertical version of 9:16. Users hold their mobile phones and look vertically, and the experience is more natural. The horizontal version of the video is uploaded directly, and black borders will be left on both sides of the picture, which looks weird. The audience's patience was limited and it didn't look good at first glance, so they immediately rowed away.
Then how to convert the horizontal version of the video to the vertical version? The most direct way is to cut it. Use tools such as cutting and CapCut to drag in the horizontal version of the material and select a 9:16 ratio. The key is to choose the right clipping position. For example, when taking a video of a portrait, focus on the middle of the picture and cut out the extra parts. If it is a landscape film, you have to choose the most exciting part to keep.
There are also some video content suitable for automatic transition. For example, a horizontal travel vlog can be quickly edited into a vertical version. At this time, transition effects can be added to make the connection of the picture smoother. Many tools come with templates, so just choose one and use it.
Using AI to convert to vertical version is a new trend. There are now AI tools that can intelligently identify pictures and automatically crop out the most suitable vertical part. For example, the Coze Workflow uploads horizontal videos and generates multiple vertical clips after AI analysis. If you choose the one you satisfy most, it will be much more efficient.
However, there are limitations to the conversion of AI to vertical version. Complex scenes may not be recognized. For example, in horizontal videos, characters are on the edge of the picture, and AI may be cut off after clipping. At this time, manual adjustments have to be made.
Choosing tools is also important. Clipping is free and easy to use, suitable for novices. For professionals, you can use Final Cut Pro or Premiere. In terms of AI tools, you can try some domestic video generation platforms, which have vertical conversion functions.
Don't forget to optimize the details when transitioning to the vertical version. For example, adjusting the brightness of the picture, the vertical composition should highlight the main body. When adding subtitles, pay attention to the font size not to be too large, which will occupy the screen and affect viewing. The background music is also fast-paced, and the vertical video is usually faster.
Many people are worried that switching to the vertical version will lose information. Indeed, converting a horizontal version to a vertical version will always lose part of the picture. But on the other hand, it also forces you to re-examine the content. What are the key points and what can be removed. For creators, it is an opportunity to optimize content.
Nowadays, there are many cases of horizontal and vertical turning. For example, the movie trailer is converted to a vertical version, retaining key shots. The documentary footage was converted to a vertical version to highlight close-ups of the characters. The key is to find a way to suit your content.
A few reminders. Think about the target platform before switching to the vertical version. User habits may be different on different platforms. Test a few clips to see the effect. Don't process too many videos at once, adjust them one by one for better results.
Vertical video is a trend, but content is the foundation. Conversion is only the first step. Audiences love to watch well-shot vertical videos; if they are made roughly, no matter how much vertical videos are made. Spending more thought on polishing the content is more important than entangling the format. "
