✳ CROPPING & SIZING
Why does my video have black bars on it? Causes & fixes
Check whether the bars are already visible in the original file or are added by the player. Exported bars require editing the source canvas; player padding depends on its frame. Cropping removes content, so keep a copy of the original.
Check these first
- Source aspect ratio vs. the target platform's native ratio
Likely causes
- Source isn't the platform's native ratio
When a video in a different shape is placed into a the platform's native ratio frame, the player may crop, pad or scale it. Preview the exact placement; the editing target is not a universal acceptance rule.
Fix it
- Crop to the target ratio before uploading
The linked crop tool center-crops files up to 100 MB; check the generated copy before using it. Use your editor for an adjustable crop or padded canvas, and keep the original.
Crop video
Prepare a copy in Koldflux, review its output and check the current destination requirements before publishing.
Automate this in Koldflux