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Looking to <\/span>crop a video in QuickTime<\/b> on your Mac computer?<\/span><\/p>\n

While it isn\u2019t possible to crop a video using the basic version (the one that comes pre-installed on your Mac OS), the pro version of QuickTime player allows you to crop videos.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to crop a video using QuickTime Pro with step-by-step instructions and pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a bonus, we\u2019ll also show you how you can use Animaker to crop a video online using Safari or Chrome on your Mac computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that this article covers how to crop a video, which is about selecting the area of the video you want to use or highlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to <\/span>trim a video<\/span><\/a> to your desired length, you can take a look at our article that provides step-by-step instructions on <\/span>how to cut a video<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Crop a Video with QuickTime Pro<\/h2>\n

Like we said before, the QuickTime player that comes pre-installed cannot be used to crop a video. You\u2019re going to have to upgrade it to pro for $30 in order to be able to crop a video. If you have QuickTime 7 installed on your Mac, you can go ahead and upgrade it to QuickTime Pro. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, you\u2019re going to need Photoshop to create a mask file. Depending on how familiar you\u2019re with Photoshop, creating a mask file in it could take several minutes. Once you have Photoshop installed on your Mac computer, follow the below steps to crop a video using QuickTime Pro:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Capture a Frame of Your Video Clip<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re going to need a mask file to instruct QuickTime on how it should crop your video. To create this mask file, you\u2019ll first need a snapshot of a particular frame of the video. To copy the image of a frame using QuickTime Pro, open the video and go to <\/span>Edit<\/span><\/i> > <\/span>Copy<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: Create a Mask using Photoshop<\/h3>\n

Open Photoshop and create a new project by going to <\/span>File<\/span><\/i> > <\/span>New<\/span><\/i>. Then, paste the image you\u2019d previously copied. Now use the <\/span>Rectangular Marquee Tool<\/span><\/i> to select the area you want to use, and fill the selected area with black color. Now fill the space outside the black box with white color. Finally, save the file in GIF or TIFF format.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3: Apply the Mask<\/h3>\n

Open QuickTime pro, go to <\/span>Windows<\/span><\/i> > <\/span>Show Movie Properties<\/span><\/i> > <\/span>Visual Settings<\/span><\/i>. Then click on the <\/span>Choose<\/span><\/i> button to import the mask file.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 4: Save the Cropped Video<\/h3>\n

Once the mask is applied to your video, only the selected area shows up. Go to <\/span>File<\/span><\/i> > <\/span>Export<\/span><\/i> to save the cropped video to your desired location.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Crop a Video The Easy Way On Your Mac Computer<\/h2>\n

Using QuickTime Pro to crop videos is a hassle. It involves several steps and creating a mask file.<\/span><\/p>\n

A much easier way would be to use Animaker\u2019s <\/span>Video Cropping Tool<\/span> to crop your video. It\u2019s a lightweight online tool that lets you crop videos in 3 simple steps and doesn\u2019t require you to create a mask to crop a video. Follow the instructions below to crop a video using Animaker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/b> First, <\/span>Login<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>create a free account<\/span><\/a>. From the dashboard, pick the dimensions or choose a platform you want to crop your video for. You can choose the <\/span>Horizontal<\/span><\/i> (16:9), <\/span>Square<\/span><\/i> (1:1), or <\/span>Vertical<\/span><\/i> (9:16) preset from the <\/span>Create a video<\/span><\/i> section. Or, you can use the <\/span>Custom Size<\/span><\/i> button to crop your video to the custom dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2:<\/b> Upload the video you want to crop. Navigate to the <\/span>Upload<\/span><\/i> tab in the main navigation bar and click on the <\/span>Upload<\/span><\/i> button at the bottom of the tab window.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once the video\u2019s been uploaded, click on the video to set it onto the canvas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now crop or resize the video to select the area you want to use. Click on the <\/span>Crop<\/span><\/i> button in the top right corner of the canvas to start cropping your video. Now hold and drag one of the Crop handles around the corners to scale or shrink it; then reposition it to make it fit the dimensions properly. Once you\u2019re done, click on the <\/span>Apply<\/span><\/i> button.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3:<\/b> You can download the cropped video to your local computer by clicking on the <\/span>Publish<\/span><\/i> button and then selecting <\/span>Download Video<\/span><\/i> from the resulting dropdown. Or, you can share it directly to various social media platforms from inside the app.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On top of letting you crop videos, Animaker\u2019s <\/span>online video editor<\/span><\/a> gives you the ability to:<\/span><\/p>\n