How to Export Square 1 -1 Videos for Social Media
Square videos use a 1:1 aspect ratio, with equal width and height. This format suits social feeds where you want a compact, centered post, such as a product demonstration, customer testimonial, or campaign announcement. Before editing, choose a square canvas so you can compose each shot for the final frame rather than crop it later.
In YB Video by YB.Digital, open yb.digital/editor and import your footage. Set the project canvas to a square format, then place the clip on the timeline. Keep faces, products, captions, and other key details inside the central area; content close to the edges is more likely to be clipped by platform previews or interface overlays.
Review framing and safe space throughout the edit, not only on the opening shot. Reposition wide footage within the square canvas, or adjust the crop for each scene when subjects move. Keep on-screen text short and away from the outer edges, and check that subtitles remain legible at mobile size.
Before export, choose a square output in the editor’s export settings and select a file type and resolution supported by your target platform. Platform requirements can change, so confirm the current upload specifications before publishing. Use the table to match common campaign needs with practical editing checks.
| Campaign use | Composition check | Export check |
|---|---|---|
| Product feature | Keep the item centered and fully visible | Confirm a 1:1 frame |
| Customer testimonial | Leave room for subtitles below the speaker | Review text legibility |
| Campaign announcement | Keep the main message inside the safe area | Check platform file requirements |
| Wide source footage | Reposition the crop for each shot | Preview the full square frame |
Use this pre-export checklist before saving your finished video:
- Remove unused clips and empty gaps from the timeline.
- Check that transitions do not cut off a subject or caption.
- Listen for abrupt audio starts, stops, or level changes.
- Give the file a descriptive name tied to the campaign or version.
Export from YB Video, then open the saved file and watch it from beginning to end. Confirm that the square crop, text, sound, and final frame display correctly before uploading the finished video to your social media account.