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Video ResizerResize videos to any resolution or dimension in your browser.

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Video Resizer

Resize videos to any resolution or dimension in your browser.

How to Use
1

Upload Video

Drag and drop your video file or click to browse.

2

Set Size

Choose a preset resolution or enter custom dimensions.

3

Resize & Download

Click Resize and download your resized video.

What Is Video Resizer?

The Video Resizer is a free browser-based tool that changes video dimensions to any resolution you need. Scale videos down for faster uploads, resize for specific platform requirements, or reduce resolution to decrease file size. Choose from preset resolutions (1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p) or enter custom dimensions with optional aspect ratio lock. The tool uses Canvas for resolution scaling and MediaRecorder for output encoding. All processing happens locally in your browser — your videos never leave your device.

Why Use Our Video Resizer?

  • Preset resolutions and custom dimensions supported
  • Maintain aspect ratio or freely stretch/squish
  • Reduce file size by lowering resolution
  • No uploads — processing stays on your device

Common Use Cases

File Size Reduction

Reduce video resolution to significantly decrease file size for sharing.

Platform Requirements

Resize videos to meet specific platform dimension requirements.

Thumbnail Creation

Scale videos to small dimensions for preview thumbnails.

Consistent Output

Standardize video resolutions across a collection of clips.

Technical Guide

The Video Resizer loads the video via an HTML5 Video element and creates a Canvas at the target dimensions. During processing, each video frame is drawn onto the canvas using drawImage() which handles the scaling. The canvas uses the browser's built-in image scaling algorithm for quality. For downscaling, the canvas produces smooth results; for upscaling, quality depends on the scaling factor. The canvas stream and audio (captured via Web Audio API) are combined and fed to MediaRecorder. Aspect ratio maintenance is calculated by fitting the video within the target dimensions while preserving proportions, optionally adding letterboxing. The tool supports both constrained (aspect ratio locked) and free (independent width/height) resizing modes.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    Downscaling produces better results than upscaling
  • 2
    Lock aspect ratio to prevent video distortion
  • 3
    Lower resolutions significantly reduce file size
  • 4
    Use 720p for a good balance between quality and file size

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Frequently Asked Questions

QDoes resizing reduce quality?
Downscaling may lose detail but looks clean. Upscaling can appear blurry. Re-encoding also introduces minor compression artifacts.
QWhat resolutions are available?
Presets include 1080p, 720p, 480p, and 360p. Custom dimensions are also supported.
QIs it private?
Yes. All processing runs in your browser — no files are uploaded.
QCan I upscale a video?
Yes, but upscaling won't add detail — the video will simply be stretched to the larger size.
QDoes it preserve audio?
Yes, the audio track is preserved at its original quality.

About Video Resizer

Video Resizer is a free online tool from FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration required. No ads. Just fast, reliable tools.