Convert Landscape to Vertical Video Free
Turn 16:9 into 9:16 with blurred fill or crop. No watermark, no upload, no sign-up.
Convert any landscape video into a 9:16 vertical clip for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Choose a blurred background, crop-and-zoom or a solid brand colour, then export a clean MP4 on your GPU or CPU. Your videos are never uploaded. No sign-up, no watermark.
- 16:9 to 9:16
- No watermark
- No sign-up
- Blurred background
- Crop and zoom
- 1080×1920 MP4
How do I convert a landscape video to vertical for free?
Drop your 16:9 video into the editor above. Open the Ratio menu and choose 9:16, then select the clip, open the Style tab and pick Blurred background or Crop and zoom. Add text or captions if you want, press Export and choose GPU or CPU. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded, and the vertical MP4 has no watermark.
- Price
- Free, no credits and no watermark
- Account required
- No
- Video uploaded to a server
- No, converted and rendered in your browser
- Input ratio
- Any, including 16:9, 4:3, 21:9
- Output ratio
- 9:16 vertical (also 1:1, 4:5, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 21:9)
- Background fill options
- Blurred copy, crop and zoom, solid colour, image
- Input formats
- MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV, JPG, PNG, WebP
- Output
- MP4 (H.264 and AAC) in Chrome and Edge
- Max export
- 1080×1920 at up to 60 fps (4K if you change ratio)
- File size limit
- 1 GB per imported file
- Best browsers
- Chrome and Edge on desktop; Firefox works with the compatibility engine
- Not included
- Batch conversion of many files, cloud templates
What is the ToolDeck landscape to vertical converter?
ToolDeck Landscape to Vertical Video Converter is a free, browser-based tool that turns a 16:9 video into a 9:16 vertical clip. It uses a blurred background, crop-and-zoom, or a solid colour to fill the vertical frame, and it lets you add captions and text sized for a phone screen. It uses WebCodecs and WebGL to render locally, so your files never leave your device.
It is best for turning highlights from long videos into Shorts, Reels and TikToks, and for reframing landscape ads for mobile placements. It is not built for batch converting dozens of files or for AI subject tracking.
How to convert landscape to vertical in 3 steps
- 1
Import your landscape video
Drop your 16:9 video into the editor. It appears on the main track. Files are opened in your browser and are not uploaded.
- 2
Switch to 9:16 and pick a fill
Open the Ratio menu and choose 9:16. Then select the clip, open the Style tab and choose Blurred background, Crop and zoom, or a Solid colour or image.
- 3
Export the vertical MP4
Add captions or text if you want, choose 1080×1920, GPU or CPU, then render. Download the watermark-free vertical MP4.
Everything you need for the perfect vertical frame
Blurred background fill
Fit a 16:9 clip into a 9:16 frame with a soft blurred copy filling the top and bottom. The full horizontal shot stays visible, and the vertical canvas looks intentional rather than letterboxed.
Crop and zoom to fill
Crop the sides and zoom to fill the vertical frame completely. Useful for talking-head videos, close-ups and scenes where the subject is centred. Reposition with a drag.
Solid colour and image backgrounds
Fill the empty vertical space with your brand colour, a gradient or a product image. Consistent backdrops make a series of shorts look polished and on-brand.
Per-clip ratio
Set 9:16 on the timeline and mix clips shot vertically and horizontally. Each clip is fitted individually with the background fill you chose, so one landscape B-roll does not break the whole edit.
Any ratio, one editor
16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 4:3, 3:4 and 21:9. Start in landscape, convert to vertical, then export each ratio as a separate file without re-editing.
Add captions on top
Auto-captions, titles and lower thirds sit above the vertical frame, sized for a phone screen. Burn them into the export and the short is ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
GPU or CPU rendering
The WebCodecs engine encodes frame by frame, using your graphics card when you have one and your CPU when you do not. Blur fill is composited in real time during preview.
1080×1920 MP4, no watermark
Export a vertical MP4 at 1080×1920 up to 60 fps. No watermark, no credits, no sign-up. Upload the file straight into TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts.
What you can make with the vertical converter
YouTube Shorts from long videos
Cut a highlight from a 16:9 YouTube video, drop it on a 9:16 canvas with a blurred fill, add captions and export a Short.
Reels and Stories from landscape footage
Repurpose drone shots, travel clips and product demos for Instagram Reels and Stories without leaving black bars.
TikTok clips from webinars and interviews
Crop in on the speaker and add bold captions so the clip looks native to TikTok instead of a reposted landscape video.
Vertical ads from horizontal commercials
Reframe a 16:9 ad for mobile placements. Blurred background keeps the product visible; crop-and-zoom focuses on the hero shot.
Fitness and sports clips
Zoom in on the subject during a move, then fit the surrounding area with a solid colour or a subtle blurred fill.
Podcast and talking-head clips
Landscape podcast episodes become vertical highlight clips with captions and a branded background fill.
Landscape to vertical converter FAQ
Detailed answers about pricing, privacy, aspect ratios, background fill, formats, quality and browsers.
Free, watermark and sign-up
How do I convert a landscape video to vertical for free?
Drop your 16:9 video into ToolDeck, choose 9:16 in the Ratio menu and pick Blurred background or Crop and zoom, then press Export. The whole process runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded, there is no watermark and no account is needed.
Is it really free, with no watermark?
Yes. ToolDeck sets no credits, no daily caps and no length limits, and adds no watermark. The only limits come from your device: memory, processor speed, and a 1 GB per-imported-file cap.
Does it upload my video to a server?
No. Conversion, blur fill and rendering happen inside your browser tab. You can verify this by watching the Network tab in your browser developer tools while you export.
Aspect ratios and background fill
What is the best way to fit 16:9 into 9:16?
Blurred background is the fastest, most natural-looking option: the full horizontal frame stays visible and a soft blur fills the top and bottom. Crop and zoom works when the subject is centred and the shot can afford to lose side content. Solid colour or an image is best for branded shorts.
Can I fill the empty space with a blurred copy of the video?
Yes. Enable Blurred background on the clip. A copy of the frame is blurred and scaled to fill the vertical canvas behind the sharp 16:9 content.
Can I use a solid colour or a brand image instead of blur?
Yes. Choose Solid colour or Image in the Style tab. This gives a cleaner, more branded look and works well for series content.
Can I convert to other ratios?
Yes. The editor supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 4:3, 3:4 and 21:9. Set the ratio once and the timeline reframes, then export each ratio as its own file.
Does the blur fill slow down the export?
A little, because it composites an extra layer per frame. On a desktop with a GPU the difference is small. On low-end laptops, export at 1080p and 30 fps.
Quality, formats and export
What resolution should I export for TikTok, Reels and Shorts?
1080×1920 at 30 or 60 fps is the standard. The editor defaults to 9:16 when your project ratio is set to vertical. Export up to 4K if your device handles it, but platforms re-encode anyway.
What formats can I import and export?
Import MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV (if the browser plays it), and JPG, PNG or WebP for background images. Export is MP4 (H.264 with AAC audio) in Chrome and Edge, or MP4/WebM from the recorder engine.
Why does my vertical export look soft?
Cropping to fill zooms in, so a 1080p landscape source becomes less than 1080p after the crop. Start from the sharpest source you have, or use blurred fill which keeps the full frame at full resolution.
What is the maximum file size?
1 GB per imported file. Long projects of a few minutes work best. Very long projects can run out of browser memory, so split them into parts.
Privacy and devices
Is it safe for private or client footage?
Your files stay on your device; nothing is uploaded to ToolDeck servers. That makes it a good fit for client footage and family videos. Keep your browser and OS updated, and avoid shared computers for sensitive work.
Which browser works best?
Chrome and Edge on desktop support WebCodecs and WebGL for the fastest preview and export. Firefox works with the compatibility engine. Safari has limited support for some blur and filter previews.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
The editor loads on mobile, but layout and performance are built for desktop. For serious conversion and export, use Chrome or Edge on a computer and move the MP4 to your phone.
Legal and responsible use
Can I use background images or colours from anyone?
Only use images you own or are licensed to use. Solid colours and gradients you create yourself are always fine. This is general information, not legal advice.
Can I use exported videos commercially?
ToolDeck claims no rights over your exports. Commercial use depends on the rights to the footage, music, fonts and images inside the video, so make sure you are licensed to use them.
What this converter does well, and where it is limited
Everything runs on your own computer, so results depend on your browser, memory and graphics card.
| Project type | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 16:9 to 9:16 with blurred fill | Works well | The most common vertical conversion. Blur fill keeps the full shot visible. |
| 16:9 to 9:16 with crop and zoom | Works well | Best when the subject is centred. Off-centre subjects need repositioning. |
| Very wide 21:9 footage to 9:16 | Blur fill, stretched | The filled margins get large. Consider crop and zoom, or use the wide shot as a background with a keyed subject on top. |
| Batch converting dozens of files | Not supported | Convert one project at a time. Each export is a separate render. |
| Very long 16:9 videos | Not recommended | Browsers limit memory. Trim the highlight you need first, then convert. |
| Safari preview | Limited | Some blur and filter previews vary. Use Chrome or Edge on desktop for the fastest result. |
Tips for cleaner vertical conversions
Choose blurred fill for talking heads
Blurred background keeps the whole 16:9 shot visible and reads as intentional. Crop-and-zoom hides detail at the edges.
Choose crop and zoom for close-ups
When the subject is centred, crop in so the vertical frame is filled without blur. This looks sharper and more native to TikTok.
Keep captions in the safe zone
TikTok, Reels and Shorts draw UI on the right and bottom. Place text in the middle band of the 9:16 frame so it is not hidden.
Match brands with a solid colour
A solid brand colour on the blurred fill gives the video a consistent, polished look across a series of shorts.
ToolDeck vs cloud video converters
Cloud converters upload your files and often watermark free exports. ToolDeck converts in your browser and adds no watermark. Choose by what your project needs.
| Feature | ToolDeck | Typical cloud converters |
|---|---|---|
| Your video is uploaded to a server | Never | Usually yes |
| Watermark on export | None | Varies by plan |
| Sign-up needed | Not required | Often |
| Credits or daily caps | None | Varies by plan |
| Blurred background fill | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Crop-and-zoom fill without blurring | Yes | Yes |
| Custom solid-colour background | Yes | Yes |
| Batch convert many files at once | No | Varies by plan |
| Works offline after loading | Yes | Usually no |
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