Updated on
Feb 26, 2025
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elevate.io lets you create vertical videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts for free without any watermark. Because elevate.io is a fully online video editor that runs in your browser, you can edit smoothly on any operating system.
How to edit a vertical video for free
Launch elevate.io in your browser
Sign up to elevate.io and log in to start editing, no downloads or installs required.
Create a new project
Once in your workspace, click the blue ‘Create Project’ button in the top-right corner.
Select your aspect ratio preset
When you open a new project, you’ll see an option to select your preferred preset. Simply choose vertical and start creating!
Freely switch aspect ratio
In an existing project, head over to the ‘Details’ tab in the top-right of the editor to easily set your preferred aspect ratio by selecting between:
Horizontal (16:9)
Ideal for YouTube videos, presentations, and corporate comms videos.
Vertical (9:16)
Perfect for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Square (1:1)
Great for perfectly square social media grids.
Social (4:5)
Tailored for ads on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Edit your vertical video now
Jump into elevate.io and start creating great social media content now!