Auto Reframe Video to 9:16
In short: auto reframe crops a wide 16:9 video to vertical 9:16 and moves the crop to where the subject is. AIClipMaker.org does this with AI face detection: for each clip it samples frames, finds the largest face and centers the 9:16 crop on that person, then exports a 720×1280 MP4.
Independent guide. Checked November 15, 2026.
Center crop vs face tracking
| Center crop | AI face tracking | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the crop goes | Always the middle third of the frame | On the largest face found in the clip |
| Good for | Centered subjects, gameplay, screen recordings | Podcasts, interviews, speakers standing to one side |
| Fails when | The speaker sits left or right of center | There's no clear face, or several faces of the same size |
A 16:9 frame cropped to 9:16 keeps about a third of the width, so where that third sits decides whether the clip works.
How to do it with AIClipMaker.org
- Open AIClipMaker.org and drop your video file (MP4, MOV or WebM).
- Set the start and end of the part you want, for example 12:00 to 22:00.
- Choose a clip length: 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 seconds. You get up to 10 clips per run.
- Leave reframe on AI face tracking so each clip is cropped to 9:16 around the speaker.
- Download the 720×1280 MP4s and post them.
Only need one video converted?
Use the video to 9:16 converter: set the start and end around the part you want.
Make vertical clips from your video
FAQ
What is auto reframe?
Cropping a wide video to a different shape, such as vertical 9:16, with software choosing where to place the crop. AI face tracking places it on the person in the shot.
Is auto reframe better than a center crop?
For talking heads and interviews where the speaker is off-center, yes. For gameplay or screen recordings, a center crop can be better.
What resolution are the reframed clips?
AIClipMaker.org exports 720×1280 MP4, which is 9:16.