--- title: '9:16 Vertical Video Template - OpenClip' description: "Export AI-generated vertical clips in 9:16 format for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels with OpenClip's smart speaker tracking." canonical: 'https://openclip.app/templates/9-16-vertical-template' markdown: 'https://openclip.app/templates/9-16-vertical-template.md' --- Vertical-First Clips # 9:16 Vertical Video Template Automatically extract and reframe your best moments into full-screen 9:16 vertical clips built for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels — powered by AI. Vertical Video (9:16 Aspect Ratio) TikTok YouTube Shorts Instagram Reels Snapchat ## Features ### Full-Screen 9:16 Format OpenClip exports clips at 1080x1920 resolution, filling the entire mobile screen for maximum visual impact on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Reels. ### Dynamic Speaker Centering AI-powered face detection automatically tracks and centers the active speaker in the vertical frame, even as speakers change throughout the clip. ### Viral Moment Detection AI scores transcript segments by hook strength, narrative completeness, and viral potential — surfacing the moments most likely to perform on short-form platforms. ### Caption Presets Built for Vertical Choose from 10 caption styles including Beast, Pop, and Mozi — all with safe-zone positioning optimized for vertical video UI overlays on TikTok and Shorts. ### Built for Short-Form Algorithms Clips are sized and formatted to meet the technical requirements of TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels — helping your content get surfaced to more viewers. ### Batch Clip Extraction Upload one long podcast, interview, or webinar and receive up to 15 vertical clip candidates, each scored and ready to post without additional editing. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is a 9:16 vertical video template? A 9:16 vertical video template formats clips in portrait orientation — 9 units wide by 16 units tall — which is the native format for mobile-first platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. This fills the full screen on a smartphone held vertically. ### Why is 9:16 the best format for short-form video? Mobile users hold their phones vertically over 90% of the time. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts are designed around full-screen vertical playback. A 9:16 clip fills the entire screen, creating a more immersive experience and reducing the chance a viewer scrolls past. ### How does OpenClip convert horizontal video to 9:16? OpenClip uses AI-based face detection and speaker diarization to identify and track the active speaker, then dynamically crops the original footage into the 9:16 frame keeping the speaker visible and centered — all without any manual editing. ### Which platforms support 9:16 vertical video? TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and Snapchat all natively support 9:16 vertical video. This is the dominant format for short-form social content in 2024 and beyond. ### Can I add captions to my 9:16 vertical clips? Yes. OpenClip offers 10 caption presets with word-level sync, emoji injection, and safe-zone positioning that are specifically positioned to avoid being covered by platform UI elements like TikTok's bottom bar or YouTube Shorts' interaction buttons. ### What types of source videos work best with the vertical template? Podcasts, interviews, webinars, online courses, YouTube videos, and panel discussions all work extremely well. Any long-form horizontal video with clear speech can be automatically repurposed into vertical clips. ### Does OpenClip publish directly to TikTok or YouTube Shorts? OpenClip exports your vertical clips as video files that you then upload to your platforms of choice. Direct publishing to social platforms is not currently a feature — OpenClip focuses on creating the highest-quality clips for you to distribute. ### How many vertical clips can I generate from one video? OpenClip typically extracts 5–15 clip candidates per long-form video. Each is individually scored by the AI so you can prioritize the strongest clips to post first. ## Go Vertical. Go Viral. Upload your long-form content and let OpenClip extract perfectly framed 9:16 clips ready for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. 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