# Video Resize

Resize video to specified dimensions while maintaining aspect ratio

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-resize

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** video, resize, scale, dimensions, resolution, size

## Overview

The Video Resize tool allows you to easily scale and adjust the dimensions of your video files to meet specific resolution requirements. By offering options to set custom target widths and heights, maintain the original aspect ratio, and export to formats like MP4, WebM, or MKV, this utility ensures your videos are perfectly sized for any platform or device without losing visual proportion.

## Inputs

- **Video File** (file): Select a video file to resize
- **Target Width (pixels)** (number): e.g., 1920
- **Target Height (pixels)** (number): e.g., 1080
- **Maintain Aspect Ratio** (checkbox)
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- When you need to scale down a high-resolution video to reduce its file size for easier sharing or uploading.
- When preparing video content for social media platforms or websites that require specific pixel dimensions.
- When you need to convert and resize a video into a different format like WebM or MKV while adjusting its resolution.

## How it works

- Upload your video file (up to 500MB) into the designated file input area.
- Enter your desired target width or height in pixels, and choose whether to maintain the original aspect ratio.
- Select your preferred output format, such as MP4, WebM, MKV, or keep the original format.
- Click the process button to resize and download your newly scaled video file.

## Use cases

- Optimizing raw 4K footage to standard 1080p MP4 for web streaming.
- Resizing horizontal videos to specific dimensions for presentation slides or mobile applications.
- Converting heavy MKV files into lightweight WebM videos with reduced dimensions for fast website loading.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I resize a video without distorting the image?

Yes, by checking the 'Maintain Aspect Ratio' option, the tool automatically calculates the matching dimension to prevent stretching.

### What is the maximum video file size supported?

The tool supports video uploads up to 500 MB.

### Which output formats can I choose from?

You can export your resized video as MP4, WebM, MKV, or keep its original format.

### What happens if I only specify the width?

If 'Maintain Aspect Ratio' is enabled, the height will automatically scale proportionally to match the new width.

### Does this tool support batch resizing of multiple videos at once?

No, this tool processes one video file at a time.

## Related tools

- [Video Crop](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-crop): Crop video to specified dimensions and position
- [Video Slow Down](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-slow-down): Slow down video playback (0.25x to 0.75x) while maintaining audio pitch
- [Video Speed Up](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-speed-up): Speed up video playback (1.25x to 4x faster) while maintaining audio pitch
- [Convert GIF to MP4](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/gif-to-mp4): Convert GIF images to MP4 video format with customizable quality and resolution settings
- [Convert GIF to WebM](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/gif-to-webm): Convert GIF images to WebM video format with modern compression and web optimization
- [Batch Video Watermark](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-batch-watermark): Add text watermark to multiple video files with customizable position, font size, color, opacity, and timing
- [Video Watermark Image](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-watermark-image): Add an image watermark to videos with customizable position, size, opacity, and timing
- [Video Watermark Text](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-watermark-text): Add text watermark to videos with customizable position, font size, color, opacity, and timing

## Samples

- [Video Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-samples): Sample video files in different formats and orientations
- [Video AV1 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-av1-samples): Sample video files encoded in AV1 format
- [Video H.264 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h264-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
- [Video H.265 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h265-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format