9:16 Aspect Ratio
The vertical fullscreen ratio dominating mobile — TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Stories. The single most important ratio for social video.
9:16 dimensions and resolutions
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 9:16 |
| Decimal | 0.56 |
| Orientation | vertical |
| Common resolutions | 1080×1920, 1080×2400, 720×1280 |
What is the 9:16 aspect ratio used for?
The vertical fullscreen ratio dominating mobile — TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Stories. The single most important ratio for social video.
Best for: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Stories, mobile wallpapers
Common platforms: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, Facebook Stories
Prompting tips for 9:16
Stack your composition vertically — subject in the center, environmental detail above and below. Avoid wide group shots; 9:16 rewards single focal points.
Generating 9:16 images with kublaro
When the selected Kublaro model exposes 9:16, choose it before generation so the composition is requested for that frame. Supported ratios, delivered pixel dimensions, and resizing behavior can vary by model. Verify the exported width and height; an exact source ratio does not prevent a downstream platform, template, or print lab from cropping it.
- Create your kublaro account and open the create studio.
- Choose a model that currently exposes 9:16, then set that ratio in its generation settings.
- Write your prompt with the vertical composition in mind.
- Generate, refine, export, and verify the delivered pixel dimensions before publishing.
FAQ
What resolution is 9:16?+
Common 9:16 resolutions include 1080×1920, 1080×2400, and 720×1280. It is the vertical mirror of 16:9.
Is 9:16 the same as vertical video?+
Yes. 9:16 is the standard vertical video ratio used by TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and all major Stories formats.
Should I shoot in 9:16 or crop from 16:9?+
Shooting or generating directly in 9:16 produces better results than cropping from 16:9, because the composition is built for the vertical frame from the start.
Generate images in 9:16 with kublaro
Check current model support, request 9:16, and verify the exported dimensions before delivery.