Glisio9:16 in pixels
9:16 in pixels is 1080×1920 for most vertical video, including TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Stories. Other 9:16 sizes are 720×1280 for lighter files and 2160×3840 for 4K vertical. Width = height × 9 ÷ 16.
9:16 resolutions
| Resolution (px) | Name | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 360×640 | 360p vertical | Previews |
| 720×1280 | 720p vertical | Lighter uploads |
| 1080×1920 | 1080p vertical | TikTok, Reels, Shorts, Stories |
| 1440×2560 | 1440p vertical | High-detail vertical |
| 2160×3840 | 4K vertical | 4K Shorts and Reels masters |
9:16 sizes by platform
| Platform | Size (px) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 1080×1920 | Keep text out of the bottom 20% (caption area) |
| Instagram Reels | 1080×1920 | Grid preview crops to the center |
| YouTube Shorts | 1080×1920 | Up to 3 minutes |
| Instagram and Facebook Stories | 1080×1920 | Leave top and bottom safe zones |
| Snapchat | 1080×1920 | Full-screen vertical |
9:16 calculator
Type a width or height to get the matching 9:16 size.
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Aspect ratio
1080 × 1920px · 9:16
Formula: height = width × 16 ÷ 9
9:16 FAQ
- What is 9:16 in pixels?
- 1080×1920 is the standard 9:16 size. 720×1280 and 2160×3840 are also 9:16.
- Is 1080×1920 the same as 9:16?
- Yes. 1080 ÷ 1920 = 0.5625, which equals 9 ÷ 16. It is the default vertical size for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- What is the difference between 9:16 and 16:9?
- They are the same shape rotated. 16:9 is horizontal (1920×1080); 9:16 is vertical (1080×1920).
- How do I turn a Mac screen recording into 9:16?
- Record once, then reframe. Glisio exports 9:16 from the same Mac recording you use for 16:9, and its auto-zoom keeps the cursor area in frame.