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How to Easily Crop MP4 Files

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Sign Up and Import Your Video
Sign up for Descript and create a new project. Simply drag and drop your MP4 video into the project window to get started. This intuitive process ensures you can quickly begin editing without any hassle.
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Resize Your Video by Dragging Corners
Once your upload is complete, double-click on the video screen. You can then drag the corners to resize the video to your desired dimensions. This intuitive feature allows you to easily adjust the frame, ensuring your final output looks just right.
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Publish and Export Your Resized MP4
Click 'Publish' and navigate to the 'Export' tab to share or download your resized MP4. Adjust the export settings to your preference and click 'Export' to save the file to your chosen location. This ensures your video is ready for distribution or personal use.

Effortlessly Crop MP4 Videos with Descript

Non-destructive video cropping
Descript's non-destructive video cropping lets you trim your MP4 files without losing the original content. Perfect for refining your videos, this feature ensures you can always revert to the full footage, giving you flexibility and peace of mind while editing.
Add captions, crop, resize, and more
Enhance your MP4 videos effortlessly with Descript. Add captions for accessibility, crop to focus on key moments, and resize to fit any platform. Perfect for creating polished, professional content that meets your specific needs, all in one intuitive tool.
Cut, rotate, resize, and more
Descript's versatile editing tools let you cut, rotate, and resize your MP4 files effortlessly. Whether you're cropping a video for social media or adjusting the orientation for better viewing, Descript makes it simple to achieve the perfect look. Enhance your content with precision and ease, all in one platform.

More than a video cropping tool

Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editing tool that lets you edit podcasts and videos like a doc.

Clips
Effortlessly crop MP4 files with Descript's Clips feature, ensuring your videos are perfectly trimmed and ready for sharing.
Video editing
Effortlessly crop MP4 videos with Descript's intuitive video editing tools, ensuring your content is perfectly tailored to your needs.
Transcription
Effortlessly transcribe your MP4 files with Descript, making it easier to edit and refine your video content.
Collaboration
Collaborate seamlessly with team members while cropping MP4 files, ensuring efficient and synchronized video editing workflows.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6-out-of-5-star rating and a bunch of distinctions on G2, Descript’s users have declared it an industry standard in the video and podcasting world.

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“With Descript I'll be able to at least double my content output since editing is taking one-quarter the time it used to.”

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“With Descript we can create videos for our YouTube channel and our LinkedIn page much faster and with high quality.”

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“Descript has made cleaning up and creating my educational videos into professional presentations [possible] without needing extensive technical computer skills.”

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“Descript makes recording and editing audio and video a breeze. It's advanced features have streamlined my workflows, saving me a lot of time usually spent editing.”

Roderick F.

“The collaborative tools streamline teamwork, allowing my team and me to work efficiently together on projects. Overall, Descript enhances productivity and simplifies the editing process.”

Aldrich M.

“Transcription-based editing makes the process much faster…All in all, a must have editor for most audiences, especially in SaaS marketing.”

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Free

per person / month, billed annually

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1 media hour / month

100 AI credits at signup

Export 720p, with watermarks

Limited use of Underlord, our agentic video co-editor and AI tools

Limited trial of AI Speech

Hobbyist

$16

per person / month, billed annually

Elevate your projects, watermark-free

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10 media hours / month

400 AI credits / month

Export 1080p, watermark-free

Access to Underlord, our AI video co-editor

AI tools including Studio Sound, Remove Filler Words, Create Clips, and more

AI Speech with custom voice clones and video regenerate

Questions? We have answers

What video formats does the Crop MP4 tool support besides MP4?
Besides MP4, the Crop MP4 tool supports a variety of video formats including AVI, MOV, and WMV. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of video files, making it a versatile choice for users with different editing needs.
Can I preview the cropped video before finalizing the changes with the Crop MP4 tool?
Yes, with the Crop MP4 tool, you can preview the cropped video before finalizing the changes. This feature allows you to ensure that the adjustments meet your expectations, providing a seamless editing experience.
What pricing plans does Descript offer for individual users and teams?
Descript offers flexible pricing plans for both individual users and teams. Individual plans start with a free tier, while paid options include the Creator and Pro plans. Teams can opt for the Enterprise plan, which provides advanced features and custom pricing based on specific needs.
Does Descript provide any collaboration features for team projects?
Yes, Descript offers robust collaboration features for team projects. Team members can edit, comment, and share files in real-time, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow. This makes it easy to work together on tasks like cropping MP4 files and other video editing projects.