Remove black bars in videos

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Black bars, also known as letterboxing or pillarboxing, refer to the blank areas at the top and/or sides of a video when the aspect ratio of the content doesn't match the aspect ratio of the display. This can occur when editing videos for different platforms with varying aspect ratios. Black bars don't harm the quality of the video itself but can make for an unpleasant viewing experience. Using Movavi Video Editor to remove black bars can enhance the user experience by filling in those empty spaces with visual elements that complement the video. This is especially beneficial when sharing videos on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook, where different aspect ratios are commonly used. By removing the black bars, you can ensure that your audience sees the entire content without any distractions. Editing out black bars can help maintain consistency throughout your video project. If you're working on a series of videos or a long-form project, keeping a uniform aspect ratio across all parts will make your production look more professional and polished.

To eliminate black bars from a video clip on the Timeline in Movavi Video Editor, follow these steps:
Step 1. Locate the relevant clip on the Timeline and select it. This action will cause the clip to become highlighted, allowing you to manipulate its properties.
Step 2. Next, navigate to the left-hand sidebar, where you will find various tool icons representing different functions available in the software. Click on the Effects icon, to open up a new menu of options.
Step 3. From this menu, select the Filters tab. This will display all available filters for the current clip, including those related to removing unwanted elements such as black bars.
Step 4. Within the Adjustments category, locate the Vertical fill filter and select it. To apply this filter to the clip, simply drag it onto the clip.

To manually crop a video clip on the Timeline, locate the affected clip with blackbars and select it. Next, locate the Crop button in the toolbar and click on it to open up a new frame in the player related to cropping video clips. You can adjust the frame size and position as needed to exclude any unwanted parts of the clip. Simply move the frame around within the player window until it is positioned over the desired section of the video. The parts outside of the framed area will be cut out, leaving only the desired portion of the video intact.

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Remove black bars in videos