9:16 Reel edits
Create a vertical version designed for a full-screen mobile feed.
Instagram-first conversion
Convert landscape video to Instagram Reels in 9:16
LumiClip turns a horizontal source into an editable vertical Reel by selecting a useful moment, reframing the subject for 9:16, and adding mobile-readable captions.
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Quick definition
What does this workflow do?
Landscape-to-Reels conversion changes more than the canvas size. A good vertical edit follows the important subject, protects faces and on-screen text from interface overlays, and checks every crop instead of simply cutting off both sides of a 16:9 video.
What you can create
Speaker-focused framing
Keep the active person visible as an interview or conversation changes.
Readable caption layouts
Position captions for mobile viewing and review their timing before export.
Simple workflow
How it works
STEP 1
Add a landscape video
Upload a horizontal recording or import a supported link.
STEP 2
Choose the Reel moment
Select a highlight or prompt LumiClip for a particular topic.
STEP 3
Review the vertical edit
Check every crop, caption, and visual element before exporting the Reel.
Features for this job
AI-assisted reframing
Follow the relevant subject instead of applying one static center crop.
Clip selection
Find a focused excerpt before converting a long source to vertical.
Editable captions
Correct wording and position subtitles for a mobile layout.
Human crop control
Review and adjust the output when slides, products, or multiple speakers need special framing.
Common use cases
Video podcasts
Reframe a host and guest conversation for a vertical feed.
Talking-head videos
Turn a horizontal camera recording into a captioned Reel.
Webinars and demos
Select a concise moment and check that the important screen area remains visible.
Frequently asked questions
What aspect ratio should an Instagram Reel use?
A 9:16 vertical canvas is the standard full-screen format. Always preview the result for interface-safe placement before publishing.
Will a center crop work for every video?
No. Multiple speakers, screen shares, slides, and moving subjects often need dynamic or manually adjusted framing.
Can I add captions to the Reel?
Yes. Generate captions, then edit wording, timing, and placement before export.
How is this different from the 9:16 reframing page?
This workflow focuses on Instagram Reel output and publishing considerations; the 9:16 page explains the broader reframing capability across platforms.
Create in 9:16 with LumiClip
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