How to Crop Videos on an iPhone

Capturing a spontaneous video on your iPhone is great, but what happens when the framing isn’t quite right or something's distracting at the edges?

Whether you’re editing for social media or simply want to fine-tune a video before sharing it with family and friends, cropping is the perfect tool to refocus the shot and remove unwanted elements.

With just a few taps using the iPhone’s built-in Photos app, you can effortlessly crop your videos. Here’s how.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Cropping a Video on iPhone

Step 1: Open the Photos App. Then, go the Video album and select the video you want to edit.