Forum Discussion

Kaydens's avatar
Kaydens
Copper Contributor
Aug 09, 2026

Look for a good video cropper I can use on Windows 11

Is there any good option out there for cropping a video on Windows 11? I only want to use part of a long video about two minutes. I tried to do that with the built-in Media Player, but the feature is...
Features
Russelltuop's avatar
Russelltuop
Iron Contributor
Aug 09, 2026

This version is designed to automatically turn long videos into short, vertical clips for platforms like YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. It is explicitly built for Windows (along with macOS and Linux) and is the closest to a specialized video cropper for Windows 11.

Core Functionality: It analyzes your video to find the most engaging moments using AI, then automatically crops the footage to a vertical 9:16 format for social media. It can also add animated captions and even auto-zoom or reframe to keep the speaker centered.

Key Benefits:

  • Automation: Saves significant time by handling the entire clip extraction and cropping process.
  • AI-Driven Cropping: Uses face and speaker detection to intelligently crop the video, ensuring the main subject stays in the frame.
  • Runs Locally: Some versions process videos on your own computer, keeping your footage private and avoiding upload fees.
  • Free/Open-Source: Many versions are free and open-source, though they may require an OpenAI API key for some AI features.

 

There is another version of ClipForge that is a general-purpose, feature-rich video processing desktop app. While it does include a cropping function, it is not an AI-driven "cropper" but rather a manual editing tool.

  • Cropping Capabilities: This tool allows you to manually crop videos as part of a larger suite of editing features. It is less specialized than the AI version if your primary need is automated vertical cropping for social media.

 

How to Choose

  • Choose ClipForge if: Your primary goal is to efficiently create vertical, short-form clips for social media from long videos (e.g., podcasts, streams, tutorials). Its AI-powered cropping and clip selection will save you the most time.
  • Consider other tools if: You need precise, manual control over the crop area for a single video, or you prefer a simple, built-in tool without any setup.

 

the AI-powered ClipForge is a highly capable and specialized video cropper for Windows 11 that stands out for its automation.