How-to · beginner · 3 min read
How to make a vertical video on iPhone from your own clips
Choose a vertical canvas in Vyra on iPhone, check each clip inside the frame and keep titles and faces clear of the edges.
By Sulan Zhang, co-founder of Vyra · Updated 2026-11-09
- Platform
- Vyra for iPhone
- Free exports
- 720p with a watermark
Real examples from @sulansart
More on InstagramTo make a vertical video on iPhone in Vyra, choose a vertical canvas for the project and check how each clip fits inside it. For a portrait edit, 9:16 is a common starting point. Adjust framing where needed, then review text and captions before exporting.
Changing the shape of the project can hide part of a landscape shot. Look at what the person is doing, not just where their face sits. A painting video can keep the painter centered and still cut off the painting.
Fit footage into a vertical edit
- Add your clips to a project in the Vyra iPhone app.
- Choose a vertical canvas, such as 9:16, for the project.
- Preview the beginning, middle and end of every landscape clip.
- Adjust the clip framing so the important action stays visible. If a tight crop loses the subject, use a wider composition with space around the footage.
- Move titles and captions inside the frame and away from areas covered by social-app controls.
- Export and watch the saved video on your phone before posting.
Decide what can be cropped
A talking shot usually gives you one clear subject. A screen recording may need the full width to keep its labels readable. If the whole width matters, do not crop until half the information disappears.
Tell Vyra what must stay visible. Review that detail throughout the shot, especially if the camera or subject moves.
Make this a 9:16 video. Keep the whole canvas visible in the painting shots. For the talking clips, keep my face and hands inside the frame. Keep captions away from the bottom edge and show me the draft before export.
Shape and resolution are different
9:16 describes the shape. It does not mean the export is automatically 1080p or 4K. Free Vyra mobile exports are 720p with a watermark. Check the available export settings and your plan before saving the final version.
FAQ
Can I use landscape footage in a vertical project?
Yes. Check the composition because fitting a wide clip into a tall frame can hide parts of the original.
Will choosing a vertical canvas improve a blurry clip?
No. Canvas shape changes composition, not the detail captured in the source footage.
Can I keep the full landscape shot?
You can choose a composition that shows the whole shot with space around it instead of filling the vertical frame with a tight crop.
Sources
The Vyra App Store listing describes the native editing and export features. Caleb's mobile post explains the background and reference workflows. Checked November 9, 2026.
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