Convert Landscape Video to Vertical
with Blurred Background
Instantly transform 16:9 footage into 9:16 for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok. A cinematic blur fills the sides of your video — no cropping, no watermarks. 100% private — your videos never leave your browser.
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Drop Your Video
Drag and drop your horizontal (16:9) video or select a file. Nothing is uploaded — your video stays on your device.
Customize Settings
Fine-tune background blur intensity, scale, and foreground position with a real-time preview powered by client-side processing.
Download as MP4
Export a ready-to-post 1080×1920 MP4 in one click. No cropping, no quality loss — your aspect ratio conversion is complete.
Why BlurFill?
No Cropping Required
Keep your original footage centered and sharp. A blurred, scaled version of your video fills the 9:16 canvas — every pixel stays visible.
Customizable Blur & Scale
Adjust background blur intensity and foreground position. Real-time WebGL2 preview shows changes instantly — what you see is what you export.
Zero Uploading
BlurFill is a browser-based video editor. All processing happens locally on your device — your videos are never sent to a server.
High-Quality Export
Export 1080×1920 MP4 files ready for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok. Original audio is preserved, no re-encoding needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make a horizontal video vertical without cropping?
Use BlurFill to add a blurred, scaled version of your video to the background. This fills the 9:16 frame while keeping your original 16:9 footage fully visible in the center.
Is there a free tool to add blurred borders to videos?
Yes, BlurFill is a free, browser-based tool that lets you add blurred backgrounds and borders without watermarks or registration.
Is it safe to use online video converters?
BlurFill processes media locally in your browser. Your video is never uploaded to a server, making it a private and secure way to edit video online.
What video formats does BlurFill support?
Any format your browser can play (MP4, WebM, MOV, etc.). Output is always a 1080×1920 MP4 file, ready for social media.
Get Started
Converting your horizontal video to vertical takes just a few seconds. Free, secure, and fast.
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