AI video editing
Auto reframe: definition and examples
What is Auto reframe?
Auto reframe is an AI editing feature that automatically changes a video's aspect ratio while keeping the main subject centered in the new frame. It is commonly used to convert landscape footage shot for a widescreen platform into a vertical crop for mobile feeds like Reels or TikTok.
When you'd use it
- 1When a landscape video needs to be reformatted for vertical platforms such as TikTok or Reels.
- 2When the subject moves across the frame and a manual crop would lose them mid-video.
- 3When repurposing a library of existing horizontal content for a vertical content strategy.
- 4When you need square and vertical cuts from a single master file for multiple channels.
Example
A podcast team converts a 45-minute horizontal interview recording into a 9:16 Reels version using auto reframe, flagging and manually correcting four tracking errors where the crop drifted to the wrong speaker during a hand gesture.
Use cases
- 1Converting a 16:9 brand film to a 9:16 Reel while keeping the speaker centered throughout.
- 2Reformatting a widescreen product demo into a square format for feed placement.
- 3Adapting a multi-speaker panel recording to vertical without manually keyframing each speaker.
FAQ
Is auto reframe the same as cropping?
Cropping is a static adjustment that applies the same frame position to the entire video. Auto reframe uses AI subject tracking to move the crop dynamically as the subject moves through the frame.
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