9:16 Aspect Ratio
The 9:16 aspect ratio is the standard for vertical video on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and all Stories formats. It fills the entire screen of a smartphone held vertically.
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Decimal: 0.5625
Common 9:16 Resolutions
| Name | Width | Height | Total Pixels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Vertical | 2160 | 3840 | 8,294,400 |
| QHD Vertical | 1440 | 2560 | 3,686,400 |
| Full HD Vertical | 1080 | 1920 | 2,073,600 |
| HD Vertical | 720 | 1280 | 921,600 |
| qHD Vertical | 540 | 960 | 518,400 |
| nHD Vertical | 360 | 640 | 230,400 |
About the 9:16 Aspect Ratio
The 9:16 ratio (0.5625:1) is simply 16:9 rotated 90 degrees. It matches the natural orientation of a smartphone held vertically, making it the native format for mobile-first video content.
The standard resolution for 9:16 vertical video is 1080 x 1920 pixels. This is the recommended upload size for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, and all platform Stories features.
Where 9:16 Is Used
- TikTok videos
- Instagram Reels and Stories
- YouTube Shorts
- Snapchat content
- Facebook and WhatsApp Stories
- Pinterest Story Pins