Best Aspect Ratios for Shorts
05/05/2025
Struggling to figure out the perfect aspect ratio for your short-form content?
Let's clear it up! Whether you're posting on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok, getting the ratio right is key to views! 🎯
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📐 What is Aspect Ratio?
An aspect ratio defines your video's width vs. height.
- 9:16 – Vertical
- 1:1 – Square
- 16:9 – Landscape
💡 For Shorts, vertical is king. Why? Because most users scroll on phones!
🔥 Recommended Aspect Ratios by Platform
✅ YouTube Shorts
- Best Ratio: 9:16
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Why: Full-screen mobile view, required for Shorts shelf
✅ TikTok
- Best Ratio: 9:16
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Why: Optimized for FYP (For You Page)
✅ Instagram Reels
- Best Ratio: 9:16
- Safe Zone: Keep text/subjects in center 4:5 area
- Why: Profile grid shows only center crop
✅ Facebook Reels
- Best Ratio: 9:16
- Note: Avoid putting text near top or bottom edges
- Why: UI overlays may hide it
📊 Other Ratios to Know (But Use Carefully)
- 1:1 (Square): Good for feed posts, not ideal for Shorts
- 4:5: Better visibility in Instagram feed, not full screen
- 16:9 (Landscape): Use only for cinematic edits, NOT for vertical platforms
🎥 How to Set Aspect Ratio in CapCut Mod
- Open CapCut Mod
- Tap + New Project
- Choose video
- Go to Format > Select 9:16
- Done! CapCut auto crops or adjusts as needed
✨ Pro Tip: Use CapCut's "Background Blur" if your original footage isn't vertical.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Stick to 9:16 for all modern short-form content.
It's the universal format across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels & more.
And with CapCut Mod, adjusting your video is just a tap away! 💯