Cheatsheet: Video Aspect Ratios Across 7 Platforms
Video Aspect Ratios Cheatsheet 2025
In today’s AI-powered world, understanding video aspect ratios has become essential, especially with creators aiming for publishing efficiency across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more. In this cheatsheet, we cover: platform-specific ratios, technical setups, device compatibility, and AI-based tools that automate resizing. Most importantly, we follow human-written, Google AdSense-approved SEO best practices for 2025.
Why This Cheatsheet Matters
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Consistency across devices ensures a better viewer experience.
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AI resizing tools eliminate manual errors.
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SEO-friendly content helps boost organic traffic and AdSense revenue.
Therefore, this guide doesn’t just list ratios; it explains how to implement them using AI tools, all while meeting Google’s policies and ranking strategies.
Platform Ratios Overview
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YouTube (16:9) – Standard for widescreen, optimised for desktop & TV.
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Instagram Feed (1:1) – Square format, it performs well for engagement.
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Instagram Stories/Reels & TikTok (9:16) – Full‑screen vertical format.
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Facebook Feed (4:5) – Slight vertical improves mobile reach.
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LinkedIn (16:9 or 1:1) – Use widescreen for professional appeal.
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Twitter/X (16:9 or 1:1) – Close‑ups in square are great for poll promos.
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Pinterest Video Pins (2:3 or 1:1) – Vertical ratio drives saves/clicks.
Technical Summary Table
| Platform | Aspect Ratio | Resolution (px) | AI Tools for Auto-Resize |
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| YouTube (Standard) | 16:9 | 1920×1080 | InVideo AI, Kapwing |
| Instagram Feed | 1:1 | 1080×1080 | Canva Magic Resize |
| Insta Stories / TikTok | 9:16 | 1080×1920 | Descript, Clipchamp |
| Facebook Feed | 4:5 | 1080×1350 | Veed.io, Kapwing |
| 16:9 / 1:1 | 1920×1080 / 1080×1080 | Adobe Express AI | |
| Twitter/X | 16:9 / 1:1 | 1280×720 / 1200×1200 | Lumen5 AI |
| Pinterest Video Pins | 2:3 / 1:1 | 1000×1500 / 1080×1080 | Tailwind Create AI |
How to Automate with AI
AI resizing tools make repurposing content smarter:
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Canva Magic Resize: Upload, select target platforms, and click AI delivers each asset formatted correctly.
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Kapwing Auto-Resize: Recognises crop area and resizes across presets.
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InVideo AI: Automatically overlays text and adjusts graphics to fit various ratios.
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Descript Studio Sound: Guides on audio/video aspect optimisation automatically.
Step-by-Step Publishing Workflow
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Plan in 16:9 for master file compatibility.
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Upload into an AI tool (Canva, Kapwing).
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Apply auto-resize for desired platforms.
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Check visual composition for safe-frame crops.
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Optimise export settings: H.264 codec, 30–60 fps, max bitrate 8 Mbps.
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Add ALT text and title tags optimised for SEO (e.g., “Video Aspect Ratios Cheatsheet 2025”).
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Publish and cross‑post, along with tracking via UTM parameters.
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Final Acknowledgement
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AI Video
Here are two informative, no-copyright video resources:
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“2025 Video Size Guide – Reels, Stories & More”:
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“AI Tools for Social Video Creation”:
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Written by: Postbox Live Team
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Date: July 22, 2025