Vertical / Portrait Video Recorder
Create perfect vertical videos with our easy-to-use 9:16 aspect ratio recorder. Ideal for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social media platforms that favor short-form vertical content. Record, preview, and download your portrait videos directly in your browser. No Signup Required.
Portrait Video Recorder (9:16)
Perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms that use vertical videos.
Instructions
- This recorder creates perfect 9:16 portrait videos.
- Position yourself in the center of the frame.
- Make sure you have good lighting.
- After recording, you can download your video.
- The video will maintain 9:16 aspect ratio regardless of your camera native aspect ratio.
- Hold your phone vertically when viewing for best results.
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Did You Know?
Vertical video consumption has increased by over 400% in the last five years.
When Instagram introduced Reels in 2020 as a response to TikTok's growing popularity, it accelerated the shift toward portrait video content.
Today, videos created in 9:16 format receive up to 30% higher engagement rates on social platforms compared to traditional landscape videos, as they occupy more screen real estate on mobile devices.
Technical Insight
The 9:16 aspect ratio (portrait mode) is actually the inverse of the traditional 16:9 widescreen format.
When recording in portrait mode, modern browsers use the MediaRecorder API combined with getUserMedia() to access your camera stream. This API captures raw video data at your device's native resolution before it's constrained to the 9:16 container, preserving quality while optimizing for vertical viewing.