Video Aspect Ratio & Resolution Calculator
Quickly scale and calculate video resolutions for different platforms. Lock the ratio, enter a dimension, and instantly see the correct size with social guidelines.
Ratio & Presets
Select a social preset or type a custom resolution.
Standard HD widescreen landscape
Aspect Ratio Frame Preview
Details & Math
Equivalent Resolutions
Maintain this exact aspect ratio at different output target scales:
Standard Broadcast & Social Presets
YouTube: Standard delivery is 16:9. Recommend 1080p (1920x1080) or 4K (3840x2160).
TikTok/Reels: Native ratio is 9:16 (1080x1920). Revisions exceeding standard widths will be cropped.
Instagram Feed: Supports 1:1 square (1080x1080) and 4:5 vertical portrait (1080x1350) which maximizes feed real estate.
Getting your aspect ratios right before jumping into your NLE is critical to avoiding ugly black bars or cropped framing. The HubDesk Video Aspect Ratio & Resolution Calculator takes the guesswork out of sizing for multiple platforms by instantly generating exact pixel dimensions for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and theatrical releases. Simply lock in your target ratio and enter a dimension—our tool instantly scales your canvas without distortion, so your motion design and post-production workflows remain pixel-perfect from the first cut to final delivery.
In professional video production, technical errors or administrative gaps can lead to major bottlenecks. Manually calculating aspect ratio scales and screen dimensions often results in improperly scaled videos, black bars, or layout bugs during rendering, costing studios and editors valuable time and budget. By utilizing this dedicated tool, you can establish clear technical boundaries, calculate precise specifications, and lock and scale standard and custom resolutions for social media and broadcast platforms. Having a standardized, professional way to handle this workflow means you can walk into client reviews or set days with complete confidence, knowing that your paperwork is technically sound and beautifully organized.
Once you have finalized your Video Aspect Ratio & Resolution Calculator specifications and generated your assets, the next step is sharing them with clients for feedback and approval. This is where HubDesk steps in. As a premier, frame-accurate video review platform, HubDesk allows you to upload cuts, share secure tokenized links, and collect timestamped notes directly on the video timeline—without forcing your clients to register or pay for seat licenses. By pairing this free workflow tool with HubDesk's flat-rate client proofing portal, boutique agencies and editors can deliver a premium, fully white-labeled experience that speeds up sign-offs and saves thousands of dollars in software overhead.
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