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Video aspect ratio guide
Aspect ratios explained — 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 — for social video downloads and editing.
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Aspect ratios explained — 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 — for social video downloads and editing.
Overview
Aspect ratio is width divided by height — 16:9 landscape, 9:16 vertical, 1:1 square, 4:5 Instagram feed. Wrong ratio causes letterboxing or unintended crops in editors.
TikTok and Reels are 9:16 vertical. YouTube web player is 16:9. Download with Best quality to preserve the native aspect ratio from the source.
See social media video specs for platform-specific dimensions.
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Format presets
40+
Supported hosts
Free
Core downloads
How it works
Editing, archival, audio reference, or quick share — each goal favors different formats and quality levels.
Social clips often work in MP4; audio-only workflows favor MP3. See our format comparison guides for tradeoffs.
Select Best quality for masters, 720p for smaller files, or MP3 when you only need audio — before you preview the link.
Check resolution, bitrate, and audio tracks in your player or NLE before committing to a workflow.
Benefits
16:9 — landscape web. 9:16 — vertical short-form. 1:1 — square feed posts. 4:5 — portrait feed.
Reposting 16:9 into 9:16 without reframing looks amateur — download native ratio for each platform.
Downloads preserve source dimensions — no automatic crop or pad.
Features
Widely compatible video container — default for edits and playback.
Audio-only output when video is unnecessary.
Highest streams yt-dlp finds on the public page.
Output
PasteGrab lets you choose a preset before previewing a public link. The table below maps common goals to presets.
For deeper format comparisons, explore our related learn articles linked at the bottom of this page.
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| MP4 | Widely compatible video container — default for edits and playback. |
| MP3 | Audio-only output when video is unnecessary. |
| Best quality | Highest streams yt-dlp finds on the public page. |
| 720p | Balanced resolution preset when file size matters. |
| Smallest file | Compact output for references and slow connections. |
Devices
These concepts apply across TikTok, Instagram, Vimeo, Reddit, and other supported public hosts.
Mobile and desktop browsers use the same paste-preview-download workflow.
MP4 and Best quality for NLE imports on Mac and Windows.
720p or Smallest file for on-the-go review.
Consistent presets help agencies standardize deliverables.
Support
The source host may cap resolution. Try Best quality and verify the original public page.
Re-preview with the correct preset selected before queuing the job.
Some hosts split audio/video streams. Try Best quality or see our missing-audio troubleshooting guide.
FAQ
Guides
Long-tail guides with step-by-step instructions for this platform and workflow.
Tools
Free link-based tools that complement downloader workflows.
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Educational guides on formats, quality, codecs, and audio for download workflows.