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How do I change the video resolution in Canva?

Published in Video Editing 3 mins read

You can change the video resolution in Canva by resizing your video using preset dimensions or custom dimensions. Here's how:

  1. Upload Your Video: Begin by uploading your video file to Canva.

  2. Select "Resize": Once your video is in the Canva editor, look for the "Resize" option on the toolbar at the top of the screen.

  3. Choose Dimensions:

    • Preset Sizes: Select a preset size optimized for various social media platforms or video formats (e.g., Instagram Story, YouTube video, etc.).
    • Custom Dimensions: If you need a specific resolution, tick the box for "Custom Dimensions." Enter your desired width and height values in pixels.

  4. Resize or Create a Copy:

    • Resize: Choosing "Resize" will change the dimensions of your current video design.
    • Create a Copy & Resize: Selecting "Create a Copy & Resize" will create a duplicate of your video with the new dimensions, leaving the original untouched. This is generally recommended to preserve your original video's aspect ratio.

Example:

Let's say you have a video that is 1920x1080 (Full HD) and you want to resize it for an Instagram Story, which has dimensions of 1080x1920. You would:

  1. Upload the video to Canva.
  2. Click "Resize".
  3. Select "Custom Dimensions".
  4. Enter 1080 for the width and 1920 for the height.
  5. Click "Create a copy & Resize" so you have a separate, correctly sized version for Instagram Stories.

Important Considerations:

  • Aspect Ratio: Be mindful of the aspect ratio when resizing. Changing dimensions significantly can result in distortion or unwanted cropping. Canva will attempt to adjust the video to fit the new dimensions, but you may need to manually adjust elements within your design.
  • Video Quality: Resizing a video to a higher resolution won't magically improve its quality if the original video was low-resolution. It might even make pixelation more noticeable. Conversely, resizing a video down to a lower resolution may reduce the file size, but will also inherently reduce the image detail.
  • Subscription Plans: Some advanced resizing features or specific preset sizes may be available only to Canva Pro subscribers.

By following these steps, you can effectively change the resolution of your videos in Canva to suit your specific needs and platforms.

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