What is the standard video aspect ratio?
16:9 (widescreen) is the most common for YouTube, TV, and web video. Other common ratios: 4:3 (traditional), 1:1 (social media), 9:16 (vertical/Stories), 21:9 (ultrawide/cinema).
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16:9 (widescreen) is the most common for YouTube, TV, and web video. Other common ratios: 4:3 (traditional), 1:1 (social media), 9:16 (vertical/Stories), 21:9 (ultrawide/cinema).
Instagram supports multiple ratios: 1:1 (square, original), 4:5 (portrait, recommended for feed), 9:16 (Stories/Reels), and 1.91:1 (landscape). Portrait (4:5) gets the most feed real estate.
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YouTube thumbnails use 16:9 (1280 x 720). Social media thumbnails vary: Facebook 1.91:1, Twitter 16:9, Pinterest 2:3 (vertical). Match the platform's preferred ratio for best results.