How to resize and crop videos on Pimosa
Quick Answer
Upload your video to Pimosa, select the Transform tool, then adjust the resize and crop settings using the visual editor. Apply the changes and export your resized video.
Prerequisites
- A Pimosa account
- Video file uploaded to Pimosa
- Basic understanding of video dimensions
- Stable internet connection
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Upload and select your video
Log into your Pimosa account and click Upload Video in the main dashboard. Once uploaded, select your video from the media library and click Edit to open the video editor.
Ensure your video is fully uploaded before proceeding to avoid processing errors.
2
Access the Transform tool
In the video editor toolbar, locate and click the Transform icon (usually represented by a crop/resize symbol). This will open the resize and crop panel on the right side of the interface.
3
Set video dimensions
In the Resize section, choose from preset dimensions like 1920x1080, 1280x720, or Square (1:1). Alternatively, click Custom and enter specific width and height values in pixels.
Enable the chain link icon to maintain aspect ratio while resizing.
4
Adjust crop area
Use the Crop handles on the video preview to select the area you want to keep. Drag the corners and edges of the crop box to adjust the selection. The cropped area will be highlighted, while the rest appears dimmed.
Hold Shift while dragging to maintain proportional cropping.
5
Fine-tune positioning
Use the Position controls to move the crop area precisely. You can either drag the crop box directly on the preview or use the X and Y coordinate fields in the Transform panel for pixel-perfect positioning.
Use the zoom slider to get a closer view when making precise adjustments.
6
Preview your changes
Click the Play button to preview how your resized and cropped video will look. Check multiple sections of your video to ensure the crop area captures the important content throughout the entire duration.
Use the timeline scrubber to quickly check different parts of your video.
7
Apply and export
Once satisfied with your adjustments, click Apply Changes to confirm the resize and crop settings. Then click Export in the top-right corner, choose your desired quality settings, and click Start Export.
Higher quality exports take longer but provide better results for professional use.
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
Video appears pixelated after resizing
Ensure you're not upscaling beyond the original resolution. Use Export Quality settings of 80% or higher for better results.
Crop box won't appear or respond
Refresh the browser and try again. Clear browser cache if the issue persists. Ensure JavaScript is enabled in your browser settings.
Export fails or takes too long
Check your internet connection and try exporting at a lower quality setting. Large files may require Premium account for faster processing.
Aspect ratio looks distorted
Make sure the Maintain Aspect Ratio option is enabled when resizing. Choose preset dimensions that match your target platform requirements.
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