How do you resize a video in Premiere Pro in 2026?

To change the dimensions of a video on Premiere Pro, you modify the settings for your sequence, either at the time of creation or afterward.

You can also resize a clip already imported thanks to the editing effects. This way, you can adapt your video to any platform: TV, YouTube, phone, or social media.

Here are two practical ways to change the format and the size from your video in Adobe Premiere Pro, along with the common dimensions Adjust as needed depending on the look you're going for.

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How to resize a video on Adobe Premiere Pro ?

There are two scenarios: when you're creating your sequence, or when working on an existing project.

Create a sequence with the correct dimensions in Adobe Premiere Pro

It's the best way to make sure you get the right one. format from the very beginning of your project. Here's how to do it.

• Open Adobe Premiere Pro on your computer.
• Click on the little "New Item" icon, at the bottom of the panel Project.

• Select Sequence in the drop-down menu.

• Go to the tab Settings to define the image size.

• By default, the dimensions are from 1920 x 1080, the standard aspect ratio for computer and TV screens.
• Enter the values appropriate for your device (see the table below).
• Click on OK to validate.

Your sequence is now set up. You can import your files and your music videos in the project, then launch your editing.

Change the dimensions of an existing sequence in Adobe Premiere Pro

Have you already started your video editing And you want to change the format? No need to start all over.

• Select your clip in the panel Project or click on the timeline.
• Open the menu Sequence at the top, then Sequence Settings.
• In the window that opens, directly edit the image size (values in pixels for width and height).
• Click on OK to apply.

An important point: if your sequence already contains clips, they don't automatically re-frame. Check each clip and adjust its position and scale in the panel Effect Options, using the parameter Position.

Quick tip: Right-click on a clip, then select Resize to fit the image (Set to Frame Size). The music video then follows the new developments dimensions of the sequence with a single click.

If you want to take it a step further, you can also crop a video directly into Premiere Pro.

Adobe Premiere Pro also offers a feature for automatic cropping (accessible via Effects > Automatic cropping) that adjusts the framing of your clips to a new aspect ratio by detecting the main subject. Handy for quickly converting a project 16:9 in portrait orientation for social media.

What size should you choose based on your surface?

The right size depends on where you're going to share Your video. Here are the most useful values.

Please note : THE 4K (3840 x 2160) has become the new standard for newer TVs and YouTube. Choose this option if your source files were recorded in this resolution.

And if you're working on an English version, keep in mind that you can edit the tongue on Premiere Pro in just a few clicks.

In other software programs such as DaVinci Resolve, them settings Sequence settings work in a similar way: you set the frame size in the project settings before you start your editing.

Quality, Black Bars: Things to Watch For

Changing the dimensions has a direct impact on the final result. Here are three pitfalls to avoid.

• Pixelation: Enlarging a video beyond its original resolution degrades the quality. Stick to the original size of your clips, or make them smaller.
• Black bars: They appear when the clip's aspect ratio does not match that of the sequence. Use Resize to fit the image or crop the clip to fill the frame. The program monitor allows you to preview the result in real time before exporting.
• File size : The larger the dimensions, the larger the exported file. Choose a format that suits your actual needs.

Once you've adjusted the dimensions, export your video via File > Export > Media while maintaining the sequence's format. Adobe Premiere Pro also lets you adjust the audio tracks in the settings export settings for optimal results.

Your editing is ready to be published. If you encounter any problems with these steps, the help center Adobe provides detailed guidance on sequence parameters.