We’ve expanded the Editor’s capabilities. You can now create videos in vertical aspect ratios, perfect for mobile-first content. Vertical videos are optimized for mobile screens, making them the go-to format for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. This update helps you create content that looks great and performs well where it matters most.
This update includes
Select Aspect Ratio – Choose vertical formats like 9:16 directly in the Editor.
Stacked Layout Option – Easily arrange speakers, visuals, and captions in a mobile-friendly format.
Zoom and Pan Tool – Fine-tune framing for each clip to highlight what matters most.
Now it's easier than ever to produce scroll-stopping content that’s made for mobile.
Aspect Ratio Options
Zoom and Pan
Aspect Ratio Options
Process
Open a video in the Socialive Editor
Select an aspect ratio
Click apply
View changes in the preview area
Platforms and their ideal aspect ratios
Zoom and Pan
Double-click on the source in the preview to open the Zoom and Pan tool.
Use the slider to zoom in and out of the source.
Drag the white dot in the pan box to pan across the source.
Use this tool in any source you need to center, adjust, or crop.
Additional notes
Use the fill toggle to remove the black bars if the original video doesn’t match the aspect ratio.
Double-click a source to open the zoom and pan tool to fine-tune the look of your video.
Aspect ratio is applied to the entire video. You can’t switch in the middle.
The default selection in the Editor is 16:9
You can set the aspect ratio in a preset.
We recommend naming the video with the relative aspect ratio.
Still, looking for an answer?
Contact Socialive Support via live chat, email at support@socialive.us, or submit a support ticket.