How do I change the aspect ratio

Alberto_All

Ciao,

i just downloaded the latest version and i still can't transform the videos from horizontal to vertical, can someone please help me?

All the best

borate

Upload a sample horizontal file and someone will take a look...

Use a free server, such as Google Drive or MS OneDrive, get a shared (public) link, copy the link and paste it here or to me in a Private Message via the mail envelope in the top-right corner of this forum. When using Google Drive, if necessary change "restricted" to "anyone with link can view."

In the bin (top-left), right-click the clip and choose

Or use the ROTATION effect from the effects list.

Alberto_All

Thanks a lot, you're really kind, but I was looking for a way witn Videopad, or that I can arrange by myself, I can't send you a link every week. I hope in the future Videopad will have this options i think that a lot of people will be happy with it

All the best

borate

Should have mentioned this initially, as it's likely what you want - more than simple rotation...

Right-click on the file in the bin and then on Change Clip Aspect Ratio. Expand the choices, for many options...

For more help, share a sample file.

If it's small enough it can be attached here or in a personal message. Otherwise, the server route is best.

Alberto_All

Oh sorry, now I saw your suggestion.

I've tried and now I have my 9:16 video with in the middle a small clip in 16:9, where am I wrong?

Thanks again

borate

If the original is 16:9... 320px-Aspect_ratio_-_16x9.svg.jpg

And export is set for an A/R of 9:16, this will be the result...

Specify exactly what you expect to see, and upload an original file so others can experiment.

Alberto_All

Sorry Borate but I don't know how to upload a pic in this forum

Size is right, but with no black, a crop with just 6 and : that fills all the space

Thanks a lot

borate

Unless the image is zoomed (some of it will be lost), it won't fill the space. An example of a ZOOM to the '6', then export at the YouTube 1:2 preset.

It's still unclear exactly how you want the 9:16 to display. Share the original, and an example (perhaps another image) of what the result should be.

Here's how...

Upload the file/s to a free server, such as Google Drive or MS OneDrive, get a shared (public) link, copy the link and paste it here or to me in a Private Message via the mail envelope in the top-right corner of this forum. When using Google Drive, if necessary change "restricted" to "anyone with link can view."

Alberto_All

Ciao Borate,

we are close to... really it doesn't matter the original file, I have a lot of clips filmed in 16:9, and I need to convert them in 9:16 for social networks. I mean I think do you know reels for example. You see them by your phone in vertical, and the video fill al the space in you screen, this is the result I want. And yes, of course in this way I cut the left and the right part of the original clips, is it clearer now?

Thank a lot and all the best

borate

It seems like the last suggestion will do the job...at the expense of some content.

Use ZOOM and POSITION effects to get the desired result, as with the "6" above.

You can also try the CROP TO ASPECT RATIO choice, and choose 9:16...

Or test the CROP & ZOOM choice from the export screen...

Experimentation should get you what you want.

Alberto_All

Thanks Borate, I'll try all your suggestions. Even if once on 9:16 you can't manage it as a 16:9. For example if I want add a text on my 9:16, it works on 16:9 size, or there is a way for doing this properly too?

borate

Not certain what you're asking.

But when editing, before dropping a clip to the timeline, set the aspect ratio. Right-click the bin clip, Change Clip Aspect Ratio and make your choice...

Then drop the clip onto the timeline and compose text to fit. For example, here's a letterbox 4:5 A/R with a text line, which can be positioned anywhere in the frame.

Alberto_All

Thanks again for your support Borate, today I'll try this suggestion