Adapting videos in DaVinci Resolve for social media (9:16)

Do you want to optimize your videos in DaVinci Resolve 19 for different platforms like Instagram, TikTok or Reels? No problem! With a few simple clicks you can adjust the resolution and format of your videos. Here we show you step by step how to do it:

1. Change resolution:

• Open the project settings in DaVinci Resolve 19.
• Go to the master settings.
• Here you can change the resolution of your video. For example, choose “Square” for Instagram or activate the option “Use vertical resolution” for TikTok and Reels.
• Save the changes.

2. Adjust image scaling:

• Go back to the project settings and select “Image Scaling”.
• Make sure that “Mismatched resolution files” is set to "Scale full screen with crop" is set.
• This will automatically adjust your video to the new format and fill the entire image area.

3. Save as preset (optional):

• If you regularly create videos for certain platforms, you can save the settings as a preset.
• To do this, go back to the master settings, click on the three dots and select “Save current settings as preset”.
• Give your preset a name, e.g. “Instagram” or “TikTok”.

Complete! It’s that easy to adapt your videos in DaVinci Resolve 19 for different social media platforms.

Additional tips:

• To optimally adapt your video to the new format, you can transform function and adjust the image section manually.
• Experiment with different resolutions and formats to get the best results for your videos.