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 eaxy
Eaxy lets you specify the exact aspect ratio for every generation. When you create an image in 9:16, the model composes the shot for that frame — no cropping or stretching after the fact. This means your tiktok fills the frame naturally, with no wasted pixels or awkward cuts.
- Create your eaxy account and open the create studio.
- Set the aspect ratio to 9:16 in the generation settings.
- Write your prompt with the vertical composition in mind.
- Generate, refine, and export at full resolution.
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 eaxy
Set any aspect ratio, pick a style pack, and generate polished visuals in seconds.