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Reframe for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts

Convert horizontal video to vertical with AI face tracking and smart cropping.

Instructions

1

Open Social Reframe panel

Navigate to the Reframe section in SPLICE.

2

Select aspect ratio

Choose 9:16 (TikTok/Reels/Shorts), 1:1 (Instagram), 4:5 (Portrait), or 16:9 (YouTube).

3

Choose platform preset

Select TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Feed for optimized safe zones.

4

Analyze video

SPLICE will detect and track faces throughout the video.

5

Review face tracking

Preview the crop positioning and adjust if needed.

6

Enable smooth motion (optional)

Add easing to camera movements for cinematic panning.

7

Export all formats

Click 'Batch Export' to generate all aspect ratios at once.

Pro Tips
  • Keep subjects centered for best face tracking results
  • Preview safe zones to ensure text/graphics won't be covered by platform UI
  • Use slower motion smoothing for talking head content

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