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Which DVR Is King? TiVo and Comcast Go Head-to-Head in Our Expert Review
TiVo vs Comcast, Who Wins the DVR Battle?
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Cable, satellite, over the air broadcast, streaming internet video – never before have we had so many choices of how to receive television programming. DVR, PVR, computer hard drive, external storage device; now we have choices in how to store programs for viewing later to consider as well. So what is true and what is hype when it comes to what’s the best device? Let’s peel back the layers and look at the information.
First, what is a DVR? A DVR, or digital video recorder, is a device that records video from a source for playback at another time. It often comes with a television programming guide included so you can easily locate shows you want to record. Most DVRs come with large capacity hard drives, though some have flash memory cards as their storage medium. There are a variety of types that range from small storage capacity and two tuners, up through several tuners and massive hard drive storage ability. You also can pause and rewind live TV, which is great when you want to create your own sports instant replays. Most DVRs also allow you to watch one program that was previously recorded while two others are recording, though some have greater capacity.
A TiVo is a particular kind of DVR that was first introduced in 1999. It requires a subscription to its own programming guide that can be purchased month to month, or as a “lifetime” subscription (that means the life of the TiVo, not your life, by the way). TiVos, like cable company DVRs, can record just one show or an entire season. TiVos have a smart feature which notices which shows you are watching and recommends similar ones to you based on how you rate current programs. It also uses these ratings to suggest shows to other viewers.
Let’s look at a few of the main features of both so you can do a comparison. We’ll look at five factors.
1. TiVo vs Comcast: Cost and rent versus own
With a Comcast DVR, you are renting it from the cable company at a cost of $10 to $16 a month, depending on your market. There are no upfront costs, and should the device fail, you can swap it at no cost at your local Comcast service center. Some folks have found that the new X1 boxes are prone to crashes, so that free swap is handy.
A TiVo is yours to keep as long as it lasts or as long as you want it, whichever comes first. It has an initial cost of between $200 and $600, depending on the model. Plus, you have the subscription cost on top of the unit price, which is $15 a month or $500 for a “lifetime” subscription, which TiVo may or may not give you partial credit for should your device fail and you need a new one. Like the Comcast DVRs, some TiVo boxes are less than stable. It’s the nature of electronics. TiVos also have advertising on them, which some Comcast channels do also, like MusicChoice, but not on all of them.
2. TiVo vs Comcast: Services available
With a DVR from Comcast, you can only record shows that are broadcast on one of Comcast’s channels or play shows that are loaded into its On Demand section. A TiVo can be connected to a number of sources, including cable via a cable card, and allow you to combine all of your viewing sources into the one box. It even connects to a high definition antenna.
The TiVo with cable card has access to all of the cable On Demand services, so in that sense it can replace all of the Comcast DVRs. However, the cable card is not free. It typically runs $1.50 per card per month, up to $2.50 per card on the Frontier system.
The menus are slightly different, as you can see below.
Comcast interface
TiVo interface
TiVos also recognize SD and HD as just different versions of the same show, instead of different channels like Comcast does, so you can set your DVR to just record HD. This makes it somewhat harder to just record HD on a TiVo.
Down the road, Comcast is planning the X2 system which would have cloud recording capacity, thus ending the need for a box in your house at all. TiVo has not yet announced such a plan.
3. TiVo vs Comcast: Connection to a network
TiVos can be connected to your home computer network, and the newest one, the Roamio, comes with built-in wifi, for total freedom of use. Because it’s on the network, you can stream shows from your computer through the TiVo box for later playback. It supports channels like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant. You can also stream shows to your Apple portable devices and then take the shows with you on the plane or to the gym, or use the device as a remote control. (Android devices will have the same capacity soon.) The network capacity also means you can use your computer to control the TiVo box and view content wherever you are.
Some reviewers have also noted that the network set up is not as simple as it might be, and it requires some computer knowledge and ability. Unless you have a tech person nearby, novice computer users may not wish to set up the network.
The iPhone app remote screen looks like this:
A TiVo does have limitations of who can access which channels. For instance, it does not stream HBOGo, nor does it interface with Apple’s TV programming. For that you still need an AppleTV device.
Comcast boxes simply do not network well. They are designed to broadcast the cable signals through your TV, but not on a home network. They are often easier to connect, however, just requiring a cable from the box to be plugged into the TV.
4. TiVo vs Comcast: Recording capacity
The new TiVo, the Roamio, has as many as six tuners that can record at the same time with up to 150 hours of high definition programming. You’ll never have another scheduling conflict again!
TiVos have recording capacities that range from 75 to 450 hours, depending on whether it is standard definition or high definition, and which device you are using. You can choose from three models of the Roamio. The base model costs $200 and has 75 hours of capacity. The menu and features are more limited on this one than on the others. There is a middle model priced at $400 that has the same six tuners as the high-end one but can only hold 150 hours of recordings. Then the top tier model costs $600 and has 450 hours of recording capacity, all of it in high definition.
The Comcast X1 DVR has four tuners and it can record them simultaneously. You can watch a prerecorded program while it’s recording, too. It can hold 120 hours of HD or 600 hours of SD programming.
5. TiVo vs Comcast: User interface
The Comcast X1 DVR system has a voice-activated interface and a completely different look and layout than their standard system has.
The basic Comcast remote is a multi-function remote and capable of controlling all functions, but it does not have the ability to connect to a portable device like a tablet or a smartphone to have connectivity that way like a TiVo can through an app. The remote has to be line of sight in order to work.
The TiVo device menu is in standard definition, so for those who have a high definition set up, you may find this a bit distraction or fuzzy. It does come with apps for extending what the box can do, including games for kids.
Many reviewers liked the interface on the TiVo better than the grid used on the Comcast service. The TiVo programming guide allows you to delete channels you don’t watch so you’re only looking at the channels you like. Comcast’s guide covers every channel they offer, even ones that are not available on your tier of service.
With the TiVo Roamio, connecting to a tablet allows you to be in another room and still operate the “remote” for the TiVo DVR. Download the app onto your device and you’re ready to go.
TiVo’s device remote has a sleek layout called the “peanut”.
Summary
What it all comes down to is looking at how you use your TV, where you get your sources from, and what your budget is. Each device has its own set of things that are appealing, and its own drawbacks. For flexibility of being able to use multiple sources and devices, the TiVo is the clear winner. For cost in the long run, it’s almost a draw. For ease of connection to a TV, the Comcast box comes out on top. No matter which one you pick, you’ll never run out of great programs to watch.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Cable, satellite, over the air broadcast, streaming internet video – never before have we had so many choices of how to receive television programming. DVR, PVR, computer hard drive, external storage device; now we have choices in how to store programs for viewing later to consider as well. So what is true and what is hype when it comes to what’s the best device? Let’s peel back the layers and look at the information.
First, what is a DVR? A DVR, or digital video recorder, is a device that records video from a source for playback at another time. It often comes with a television programming guide included so you can easily locate shows you want to record. Most DVRs come with large capacity hard drives, though some have flash memory cards as their storage medium. There are a variety of types that range from small storage capacity and two tuners, up through several tuners and massive hard drive storage ability. You also can pause and rewind live TV, which is great when you want to create your own sports instant replays. Most DVRs also allow you to watch one program that was previously recorded while two others are recording, though some have greater capacity.
A TiVo is a particular kind of DVR that was first introduced in 1999. It requires a subscription to its own programming guide that can be purchased month to month, or as a “lifetime” subscription (that means the life of the TiVo, not your life, by the way). TiVos, like cable company DVRs, can record just one show or an entire season. TiVos have a smart feature which notices which shows you are watching and recommends similar ones to you based on how you rate current programs. It also uses these ratings to suggest shows to other viewers.
Let’s look at a few of the main features of both so you can do a comparison. We’ll look at five factors.
1. TiVo vs Comcast: Cost and rent versus own
With a Comcast DVR, you are renting it from the cable company at a cost of $10 to $16 a month, depending on your market. There are no upfront costs, and should the device fail, you can swap it at no cost at your local Comcast service center. Some folks have found that the new X1 boxes are prone to crashes, so that free swap is handy.
A TiVo is yours to keep as long as it lasts or as long as you want it, whichever comes first. It has an initial cost of between $200 and $600, depending on the model. Plus, you have the subscription cost on top of the unit price, which is $15 a month or $500 for a “lifetime” subscription, which TiVo may or may not give you partial credit for should your device fail and you need a new one. Like the Comcast DVRs, some TiVo boxes are less than stable. It’s the nature of electronics. TiVos also have advertising on them, which some Comcast channels do also, like MusicChoice, but not on all of them.
2. TiVo vs Comcast: Services available
With a DVR from Comcast, you can only record shows that are broadcast on one of Comcast’s channels or play shows that are loaded into its On Demand section. A TiVo can be connected to a number of sources, including cable via a cable card, and allow you to combine all of your viewing sources into the one box. It even connects to a high definition antenna.
The TiVo with cable card has access to all of the cable On Demand services, so in that sense it can replace all of the Comcast DVRs. However, the cable card is not free. It typically runs $1.50 per card per month, up to $2.50 per card on the Frontier system.
The menus are slightly different, as you can see below.
Comcast interface
TiVo interface
TiVos also recognize SD and HD as just different versions of the same show, instead of different channels like Comcast does, so you can set your DVR to just record HD. This makes it somewhat harder to just record HD on a TiVo.
Down the road, Comcast is planning the X2 system which would have cloud recording capacity, thus ending the need for a box in your house at all. TiVo has not yet announced such a plan.
3. TiVo vs Comcast: Connection to a network
TiVos can be connected to your home computer network, and the newest one, the Roamio, comes with built-in wifi, for total freedom of use. Because it’s on the network, you can stream shows from your computer through the TiVo box for later playback. It supports channels like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant. You can also stream shows to your Apple portable devices and then take the shows with you on the plane or to the gym, or use the device as a remote control. (Android devices will have the same capacity soon.) The network capacity also means you can use your computer to control the TiVo box and view content wherever you are.
Some reviewers have also noted that the network set up is not as simple as it might be, and it requires some computer knowledge and ability. Unless you have a tech person nearby, novice computer users may not wish to set up the network.
The iPhone app remote screen looks like this:
A TiVo does have limitations of who can access which channels. For instance, it does not stream HBOGo, nor does it interface with Apple’s TV programming. For that you still need an AppleTV device.
Comcast boxes simply do not network well. They are designed to broadcast the cable signals through your TV, but not on a home network. They are often easier to connect, however, just requiring a cable from the box to be plugged into the TV.
4. TiVo vs Comcast: Recording capacity
The new TiVo, the Roamio, has as many as six tuners that can record at the same time with up to 150 hours of high definition programming. You’ll never have another scheduling conflict again!
TiVos have recording capacities that range from 75 to 450 hours, depending on whether it is standard definition or high definition, and which device you are using. You can choose from three models of the Roamio. The base model costs $200 and has 75 hours of capacity. The menu and features are more limited on this one than on the others. There is a middle model priced at $400 that has the same six tuners as the high-end one but can only hold 150 hours of recordings. Then the top tier model costs $600 and has 450 hours of recording capacity, all of it in high definition.
The Comcast X1 DVR has four tuners and it can record them simultaneously. You can watch a prerecorded program while it’s recording, too. It can hold 120 hours of HD or 600 hours of SD programming.
5. TiVo vs Comcast: User interface
The Comcast X1 DVR system has a voice-activated interface and a completely different look and layout than their standard system has.
The basic Comcast remote is a multi-function remote and capable of controlling all functions, but it does not have the ability to connect to a portable device like a tablet or a smartphone to have connectivity that way like a TiVo can through an app. The remote has to be line of sight in order to work.
The TiVo device menu is in standard definition, so for those who have a high definition set up, you may find this a bit distraction or fuzzy. It does come with apps for extending what the box can do, including games for kids.
Many reviewers liked the interface on the TiVo better than the grid used on the Comcast service. The TiVo programming guide allows you to delete channels you don’t watch so you’re only looking at the channels you like. Comcast’s guide covers every channel they offer, even ones that are not available on your tier of service.
With the TiVo Roamio, connecting to a tablet allows you to be in another room and still operate the “remote” for the TiVo DVR. Download the app onto your device and you’re ready to go.
TiVo’s device remote has a sleek layout called the “peanut”.
Summary
What it all comes down to is looking at how you use your TV, where you get your sources from, and what your budget is. Each device has its own set of things that are appealing, and its own drawbacks. For flexibility of being able to use multiple sources and devices, the TiVo is the clear winner. For cost in the long run, it’s almost a draw. For ease of connection to a TV, the Comcast box comes out on top. No matter which one you pick, you’ll never run out of great programs to watch.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Cable, satellite, over the air broadcast, streaming internet video – never before have we had so many choices of how to receive television programming. DVR, PVR, computer hard drive, external storage device; now we have choices in how to store programs for viewing later to consider as well. So what is true and what is hype when it comes to what’s the best device? Let’s peel back the layers and look at the information.
First, what is a DVR? A DVR, or digital video recorder, is a device that records video from a source for playback at another time. It often comes with a television programming guide included so you can easily locate shows you want to record. Most DVRs come with large capacity hard drives, though some have flash memory cards as their storage medium. There are a variety of types that range from small storage capacity and two tuners, up through several tuners and massive hard drive storage ability. You also can pause and rewind live TV, which is great when you want to create your own sports instant replays. Most DVRs also allow you to watch one program that was previously recorded while two others are recording, though some have greater capacity.
A TiVo is a particular kind of DVR that was first introduced in 1999. It requires a subscription to its own programming guide that can be purchased month to month, or as a “lifetime” subscription (that means the life of the TiVo, not your life, by the way). TiVos, like cable company DVRs, can record just one show or an entire season. TiVos have a smart feature which notices which shows you are watching and recommends similar ones to you based on how you rate current programs. It also uses these ratings to suggest shows to other viewers.
Let’s look at a few of the main features of both so you can do a comparison. We’ll look at five factors.
1. TiVo vs Comcast: Cost and rent versus own
With a Comcast DVR, you are renting it from the cable company at a cost of $10 to $16 a month, depending on your market. There are no upfront costs, and should the device fail, you can swap it at no cost at your local Comcast service center. Some folks have found that the new X1 boxes are prone to crashes, so that free swap is handy.
A TiVo is yours to keep as long as it lasts or as long as you want it, whichever comes first. It has an initial cost of between $200 and $600, depending on the model. Plus, you have the subscription cost on top of the unit price, which is $15 a month or $500 for a “lifetime” subscription, which TiVo may or may not give you partial credit for should your device fail and you need a new one. Like the Comcast DVRs, some TiVo boxes are less than stable. It’s the nature of electronics. TiVos also have advertising on them, which some Comcast channels do also, like MusicChoice, but not on all of them.
2. TiVo vs Comcast: Services available
With a DVR from Comcast, you can only record shows that are broadcast on one of Comcast’s channels or play shows that are loaded into its On Demand section. A TiVo can be connected to a number of sources, including cable via a cable card, and allow you to combine all of your viewing sources into the one box. It even connects to a high definition antenna.
The TiVo with cable card has access to all of the cable On Demand services, so in that sense it can replace all of the Comcast DVRs. However, the cable card is not free. It typically runs $1.50 per card per month, up to $2.50 per card on the Frontier system.
The menus are slightly different, as you can see below.
Comcast interface
TiVo interface
TiVos also recognize SD and HD as just different versions of the same show, instead of different channels like Comcast does, so you can set your DVR to just record HD. This makes it somewhat harder to just record HD on a TiVo.
Down the road, Comcast is planning the X2 system which would have cloud recording capacity, thus ending the need for a box in your house at all. TiVo has not yet announced such a plan.
3. TiVo vs Comcast: Connection to a network
TiVos can be connected to your home computer network, and the newest one, the Roamio, comes with built-in wifi, for total freedom of use. Because it’s on the network, you can stream shows from your computer through the TiVo box for later playback. It supports channels like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant. You can also stream shows to your Apple portable devices and then take the shows with you on the plane or to the gym, or use the device as a remote control. (Android devices will have the same capacity soon.) The network capacity also means you can use your computer to control the TiVo box and view content wherever you are.
Some reviewers have also noted that the network set up is not as simple as it might be, and it requires some computer knowledge and ability. Unless you have a tech person nearby, novice computer users may not wish to set up the network.
The iPhone app remote screen looks like this:
A TiVo does have limitations of who can access which channels. For instance, it does not stream HBOGo, nor does it interface with Apple’s TV programming. For that you still need an AppleTV device.
Comcast boxes simply do not network well. They are designed to broadcast the cable signals through your TV, but not on a home network. They are often easier to connect, however, just requiring a cable from the box to be plugged into the TV.
4. TiVo vs Comcast: Recording capacity
The new TiVo, the Roamio, has as many as six tuners that can record at the same time with up to 150 hours of high definition programming. You’ll never have another scheduling conflict again!
TiVos have recording capacities that range from 75 to 450 hours, depending on whether it is standard definition or high definition, and which device you are using. You can choose from three models of the Roamio. The base model costs $200 and has 75 hours of capacity. The menu and features are more limited on this one than on the others. There is a middle model priced at $400 that has the same six tuners as the high-end one but can only hold 150 hours of recordings. Then the top tier model costs $600 and has 450 hours of recording capacity, all of it in high definition.
The Comcast X1 DVR has four tuners and it can record them simultaneously. You can watch a prerecorded program while it’s recording, too. It can hold 120 hours of HD or 600 hours of SD programming.
5. TiVo vs Comcast: User interface
The Comcast X1 DVR system has a voice-activated interface and a completely different look and layout than their standard system has.
The basic Comcast remote is a multi-function remote and capable of controlling all functions, but it does not have the ability to connect to a portable device like a tablet or a smartphone to have connectivity that way like a TiVo can through an app. The remote has to be line of sight in order to work.
The TiVo device menu is in standard definition, so for those who have a high definition set up, you may find this a bit distraction or fuzzy. It does come with apps for extending what the box can do, including games for kids.
Many reviewers liked the interface on the TiVo better than the grid used on the Comcast service. The TiVo programming guide allows you to delete channels you don’t watch so you’re only looking at the channels you like. Comcast’s guide covers every channel they offer, even ones that are not available on your tier of service.
With the TiVo Roamio, connecting to a tablet allows you to be in another room and still operate the “remote” for the TiVo DVR. Download the app onto your device and you’re ready to go.
TiVo’s device remote has a sleek layout called the “peanut”.
Summary
What it all comes down to is looking at how you use your TV, where you get your sources from, and what your budget is. Each device has its own set of things that are appealing, and its own drawbacks. For flexibility of being able to use multiple sources and devices, the TiVo is the clear winner. For cost in the long run, it’s almost a draw. For ease of connection to a TV, the Comcast box comes out on top. No matter which one you pick, you’ll never run out of great programs to watch.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Cable, satellite, over the air broadcast, streaming internet video – never before have we had so many choices of how to receive television programming. DVR, PVR, computer hard drive, external storage device; now we have choices in how to store programs for viewing later to consider as well. So what is true and what is hype when it comes to what’s the best device? Let’s peel back the layers and look at the information.
First, what is a DVR? A DVR, or digital video recorder, is a device that records video from a source for playback at another time. It often comes with a television programming guide included so you can easily locate shows you want to record. Most DVRs come with large capacity hard drives, though some have flash memory cards as their storage medium. There are a variety of types that range from small storage capacity and two tuners, up through several tuners and massive hard drive storage ability. You also can pause and rewind live TV, which is great when you want to create your own sports instant replays. Most DVRs also allow you to watch one program that was previously recorded while two others are recording, though some have greater capacity.
A TiVo is a particular kind of DVR that was first introduced in 1999. It requires a subscription to its own programming guide that can be purchased month to month, or as a “lifetime” subscription (that means the life of the TiVo, not your life, by the way). TiVos, like cable company DVRs, can record just one show or an entire season. TiVos have a smart feature which notices which shows you are watching and recommends similar ones to you based on how you rate current programs. It also uses these ratings to suggest shows to other viewers.
Let’s look at a few of the main features of both so you can do a comparison. We’ll look at five factors.
1. TiVo vs Comcast: Cost and rent versus own
With a Comcast DVR, you are renting it from the cable company at a cost of $10 to $16 a month, depending on your market. There are no upfront costs, and should the device fail, you can swap it at no cost at your local Comcast service center. Some folks have found that the new X1 boxes are prone to crashes, so that free swap is handy.
A TiVo is yours to keep as long as it lasts or as long as you want it, whichever comes first. It has an initial cost of between $200 and $600, depending on the model. Plus, you have the subscription cost on top of the unit price, which is $15 a month or $500 for a “lifetime” subscription, which TiVo may or may not give you partial credit for should your device fail and you need a new one. Like the Comcast DVRs, some TiVo boxes are less than stable. It’s the nature of electronics. TiVos also have advertising on them, which some Comcast channels do also, like MusicChoice, but not on all of them.
2. TiVo vs Comcast: Services available
With a DVR from Comcast, you can only record shows that are broadcast on one of Comcast’s channels or play shows that are loaded into its On Demand section. A TiVo can be connected to a number of sources, including cable via a cable card, and allow you to combine all of your viewing sources into the one box. It even connects to a high definition antenna.
The TiVo with cable card has access to all of the cable On Demand services, so in that sense it can replace all of the Comcast DVRs. However, the cable card is not free. It typically runs $1.50 per card per month, up to $2.50 per card on the Frontier system.
The menus are slightly different, as you can see below.
Comcast interface
TiVo interface
TiVos also recognize SD and HD as just different versions of the same show, instead of different channels like Comcast does, so you can set your DVR to just record HD. This makes it somewhat harder to just record HD on a TiVo.
Down the road, Comcast is planning the X2 system which would have cloud recording capacity, thus ending the need for a box in your house at all. TiVo has not yet announced such a plan.
3. TiVo vs Comcast: Connection to a network
TiVos can be connected to your home computer network, and the newest one, the Roamio, comes with built-in wifi, for total freedom of use. Because it’s on the network, you can stream shows from your computer through the TiVo box for later playback. It supports channels like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Instant. You can also stream shows to your Apple portable devices and then take the shows with you on the plane or to the gym, or use the device as a remote control. (Android devices will have the same capacity soon.) The network capacity also means you can use your computer to control the TiVo box and view content wherever you are.
Some reviewers have also noted that the network set up is not as simple as it might be, and it requires some computer knowledge and ability. Unless you have a tech person nearby, novice computer users may not wish to set up the network.
The iPhone app remote screen looks like this:
A TiVo does have limitations of who can access which channels. For instance, it does not stream HBOGo, nor does it interface with Apple’s TV programming. For that you still need an AppleTV device.
Comcast boxes simply do not network well. They are designed to broadcast the cable signals through your TV, but not on a home network. They are often easier to connect, however, just requiring a cable from the box to be plugged into the TV.
4. TiVo vs Comcast: Recording capacity
The new TiVo, the Roamio, has as many as six tuners that can record at the same time with up to 150 hours of high definition programming. You’ll never have another scheduling conflict again!
TiVos have recording capacities that range from 75 to 450 hours, depending on whether it is standard definition or high definition, and which device you are using. You can choose from three models of the Roamio. The base model costs $200 and has 75 hours of capacity. The menu and features are more limited on this one than on the others. There is a middle model priced at $400 that has the same six tuners as the high-end one but can only hold 150 hours of recordings. Then the top tier model costs $600 and has 450 hours of recording capacity, all of it in high definition.
The Comcast X1 DVR has four tuners and it can record them simultaneously. You can watch a prerecorded program while it’s recording, too. It can hold 120 hours of HD or 600 hours of SD programming.
5. TiVo vs Comcast: User interface
The Comcast X1 DVR system has a voice-activated interface and a completely different look and layout than their standard system has.
The basic Comcast remote is a multi-function remote and capable of controlling all functions, but it does not have the ability to connect to a portable device like a tablet or a smartphone to have connectivity that way like a TiVo can through an app. The remote has to be line of sight in order to work.
The TiVo device menu is in standard definition, so for those who have a high definition set up, you may find this a bit distraction or fuzzy. It does come with apps for extending what the box can do, including games for kids.
Many reviewers liked the interface on the TiVo better than the grid used on the Comcast service. The TiVo programming guide allows you to delete channels you don’t watch so you’re only looking at the channels you like. Comcast’s guide covers every channel they offer, even ones that are not available on your tier of service.
With the TiVo Roamio, connecting to a tablet allows you to be in another room and still operate the “remote” for the TiVo DVR. Download the app onto your device and you’re ready to go.
TiVo’s device remote has a sleek layout called the “peanut”.
Summary
What it all comes down to is looking at how you use your TV, where you get your sources from, and what your budget is. Each device has its own set of things that are appealing, and its own drawbacks. For flexibility of being able to use multiple sources and devices, the TiVo is the clear winner. For cost in the long run, it’s almost a draw. For ease of connection to a TV, the Comcast box comes out on top. No matter which one you pick, you’ll never run out of great programs to watch.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
The Ultimate Guide to Rotating Videos with Ease
How to Flip Video Quickly and Easily
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
It’s very common that you filmed some amazing portrait or landscape videos but in the wrong direction. This is an error made by many people because not everyone will always think about orientation when filming. Is there an easy way to flip/rotate videos so that you can watch them without turning your head sideways?
What you need is just an ease to use video editor like Wondershare Filmora to flip/rotate your video clips easily and quickly. This application offers a remarkably easy way to flip videos clockwise or anticlockwise, horizontal or vertical. What’s more, this flip software also offers a broad range of video editing features, effects and intro/credits.
In the following, I’ll describe how to flip a video in Windows using this video flip program. If you’re a Mac user, just adopt Wondershare Filmora X for Mac (Latest Filmora version X for Mac) to achieve the same.
First, please download Filmora X for free as per your operating system, and then follow the steps below.
1. Import Your Original Video Clips
After launching Filmora X, click “New Project” to begin. Click “Import” to browse your file folder on computer or drag the video clips directly into the media library.
When you import all of them, click the thumbnails showing in the left pane to preview in the right screen window.
Note that this video editor supports an array of video & audio formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV, avchd (MTS, M2TS). And still image files like JPG, BMP, JPEG, PNG. TIFF are all fully compatible.
And then drag your video files from media library to the video Timeline.
Learn the complete list of supported files formats of Filmora X.
2. Flip the Whole Video
Then double click the video in the timeline to access the editing panel. In the window that appears, switch to Video tab and you will find Transform option located on the top.
Click on the Transform to expand the four options including Rotate, Flip, Scale and Position. To get the effect you need, you can adjust the Rotate and Flip settings and check the real-time effect in the previewing window. Though only four buttons available, you can create more options by using them together.
- Rotate: rotate video at any angle by entering the angle value or moving the Rotate slide: rotate 90° clockwise & anti-clockwise, rotate at 180°, rotate 270°, and more
- Flip: Flip video horizontally, i.e. flip video left to right; flip video vertically that is fliping video upside down
- You can combine Rotate and Flip feature to flip video vertically and rotate 90°clockwise or flip video vertically and rotate 90°counterclockwise.
Besides, you can also change the video position and the video scale. This is the step of flips the whole part of the video.
3. Flip Only a Part of the Video
Sometimes, you may just need to flip parts of your video file, e.g. only 1 minute instead of the whole video. In this case, you need to split your video into separate files , and then repeat step 2 to flip them individually.
To do it, just move the playhead to the position you want to split, and click the “Scissors” icon in the menu bar.
Learn more about how to split videos
4 Export Flipped Video
When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Export” in the middle right to save the flipped video. In the pop-up output window that appears, select your wanted format or configured preset for your portable player directly to watch on the go.
You may also want to upload your creation to YouTube or burn to DVD disc for better preservation, just go for it. Finally, click Export to let this video flip program perform the rest.
With the latest Filmora X video editor, you can do more than just flipping video files. For example, you can apply special effects, add background music, create picture-in-picture effect, and more. Try it now!
Check Best Program to Flip Video
Conclusion
If you are someone that can’t be bothered to learn a new video editor or someone that doesn’t want to fuss around and just want to get things done, Filmora is designed for you. Known for its lowest learning curve and low price, Filmora can help you to get the job done easily. Try it out with the buttons below to see if it matches your appetite.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
It’s very common that you filmed some amazing portrait or landscape videos but in the wrong direction. This is an error made by many people because not everyone will always think about orientation when filming. Is there an easy way to flip/rotate videos so that you can watch them without turning your head sideways?
What you need is just an ease to use video editor like Wondershare Filmora to flip/rotate your video clips easily and quickly. This application offers a remarkably easy way to flip videos clockwise or anticlockwise, horizontal or vertical. What’s more, this flip software also offers a broad range of video editing features, effects and intro/credits.
In the following, I’ll describe how to flip a video in Windows using this video flip program. If you’re a Mac user, just adopt Wondershare Filmora X for Mac (Latest Filmora version X for Mac) to achieve the same.
First, please download Filmora X for free as per your operating system, and then follow the steps below.
1. Import Your Original Video Clips
After launching Filmora X, click “New Project” to begin. Click “Import” to browse your file folder on computer or drag the video clips directly into the media library.
When you import all of them, click the thumbnails showing in the left pane to preview in the right screen window.
Note that this video editor supports an array of video & audio formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV, avchd (MTS, M2TS). And still image files like JPG, BMP, JPEG, PNG. TIFF are all fully compatible.
And then drag your video files from media library to the video Timeline.
Learn the complete list of supported files formats of Filmora X.
2. Flip the Whole Video
Then double click the video in the timeline to access the editing panel. In the window that appears, switch to Video tab and you will find Transform option located on the top.
Click on the Transform to expand the four options including Rotate, Flip, Scale and Position. To get the effect you need, you can adjust the Rotate and Flip settings and check the real-time effect in the previewing window. Though only four buttons available, you can create more options by using them together.
- Rotate: rotate video at any angle by entering the angle value or moving the Rotate slide: rotate 90° clockwise & anti-clockwise, rotate at 180°, rotate 270°, and more
- Flip: Flip video horizontally, i.e. flip video left to right; flip video vertically that is fliping video upside down
- You can combine Rotate and Flip feature to flip video vertically and rotate 90°clockwise or flip video vertically and rotate 90°counterclockwise.
Besides, you can also change the video position and the video scale. This is the step of flips the whole part of the video.
3. Flip Only a Part of the Video
Sometimes, you may just need to flip parts of your video file, e.g. only 1 minute instead of the whole video. In this case, you need to split your video into separate files , and then repeat step 2 to flip them individually.
To do it, just move the playhead to the position you want to split, and click the “Scissors” icon in the menu bar.
Learn more about how to split videos
4 Export Flipped Video
When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Export” in the middle right to save the flipped video. In the pop-up output window that appears, select your wanted format or configured preset for your portable player directly to watch on the go.
You may also want to upload your creation to YouTube or burn to DVD disc for better preservation, just go for it. Finally, click Export to let this video flip program perform the rest.
With the latest Filmora X video editor, you can do more than just flipping video files. For example, you can apply special effects, add background music, create picture-in-picture effect, and more. Try it now!
Check Best Program to Flip Video
Conclusion
If you are someone that can’t be bothered to learn a new video editor or someone that doesn’t want to fuss around and just want to get things done, Filmora is designed for you. Known for its lowest learning curve and low price, Filmora can help you to get the job done easily. Try it out with the buttons below to see if it matches your appetite.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
It’s very common that you filmed some amazing portrait or landscape videos but in the wrong direction. This is an error made by many people because not everyone will always think about orientation when filming. Is there an easy way to flip/rotate videos so that you can watch them without turning your head sideways?
What you need is just an ease to use video editor like Wondershare Filmora to flip/rotate your video clips easily and quickly. This application offers a remarkably easy way to flip videos clockwise or anticlockwise, horizontal or vertical. What’s more, this flip software also offers a broad range of video editing features, effects and intro/credits.
In the following, I’ll describe how to flip a video in Windows using this video flip program. If you’re a Mac user, just adopt Wondershare Filmora X for Mac (Latest Filmora version X for Mac) to achieve the same.
First, please download Filmora X for free as per your operating system, and then follow the steps below.
1. Import Your Original Video Clips
After launching Filmora X, click “New Project” to begin. Click “Import” to browse your file folder on computer or drag the video clips directly into the media library.
When you import all of them, click the thumbnails showing in the left pane to preview in the right screen window.
Note that this video editor supports an array of video & audio formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV, avchd (MTS, M2TS). And still image files like JPG, BMP, JPEG, PNG. TIFF are all fully compatible.
And then drag your video files from media library to the video Timeline.
Learn the complete list of supported files formats of Filmora X.
2. Flip the Whole Video
Then double click the video in the timeline to access the editing panel. In the window that appears, switch to Video tab and you will find Transform option located on the top.
Click on the Transform to expand the four options including Rotate, Flip, Scale and Position. To get the effect you need, you can adjust the Rotate and Flip settings and check the real-time effect in the previewing window. Though only four buttons available, you can create more options by using them together.
- Rotate: rotate video at any angle by entering the angle value or moving the Rotate slide: rotate 90° clockwise & anti-clockwise, rotate at 180°, rotate 270°, and more
- Flip: Flip video horizontally, i.e. flip video left to right; flip video vertically that is fliping video upside down
- You can combine Rotate and Flip feature to flip video vertically and rotate 90°clockwise or flip video vertically and rotate 90°counterclockwise.
Besides, you can also change the video position and the video scale. This is the step of flips the whole part of the video.
3. Flip Only a Part of the Video
Sometimes, you may just need to flip parts of your video file, e.g. only 1 minute instead of the whole video. In this case, you need to split your video into separate files , and then repeat step 2 to flip them individually.
To do it, just move the playhead to the position you want to split, and click the “Scissors” icon in the menu bar.
Learn more about how to split videos
4 Export Flipped Video
When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Export” in the middle right to save the flipped video. In the pop-up output window that appears, select your wanted format or configured preset for your portable player directly to watch on the go.
You may also want to upload your creation to YouTube or burn to DVD disc for better preservation, just go for it. Finally, click Export to let this video flip program perform the rest.
With the latest Filmora X video editor, you can do more than just flipping video files. For example, you can apply special effects, add background music, create picture-in-picture effect, and more. Try it now!
Check Best Program to Flip Video
Conclusion
If you are someone that can’t be bothered to learn a new video editor or someone that doesn’t want to fuss around and just want to get things done, Filmora is designed for you. Known for its lowest learning curve and low price, Filmora can help you to get the job done easily. Try it out with the buttons below to see if it matches your appetite.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
It’s very common that you filmed some amazing portrait or landscape videos but in the wrong direction. This is an error made by many people because not everyone will always think about orientation when filming. Is there an easy way to flip/rotate videos so that you can watch them without turning your head sideways?
What you need is just an ease to use video editor like Wondershare Filmora to flip/rotate your video clips easily and quickly. This application offers a remarkably easy way to flip videos clockwise or anticlockwise, horizontal or vertical. What’s more, this flip software also offers a broad range of video editing features, effects and intro/credits.
In the following, I’ll describe how to flip a video in Windows using this video flip program. If you’re a Mac user, just adopt Wondershare Filmora X for Mac (Latest Filmora version X for Mac) to achieve the same.
First, please download Filmora X for free as per your operating system, and then follow the steps below.
1. Import Your Original Video Clips
After launching Filmora X, click “New Project” to begin. Click “Import” to browse your file folder on computer or drag the video clips directly into the media library.
When you import all of them, click the thumbnails showing in the left pane to preview in the right screen window.
Note that this video editor supports an array of video & audio formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV, avchd (MTS, M2TS). And still image files like JPG, BMP, JPEG, PNG. TIFF are all fully compatible.
And then drag your video files from media library to the video Timeline.
Learn the complete list of supported files formats of Filmora X.
2. Flip the Whole Video
Then double click the video in the timeline to access the editing panel. In the window that appears, switch to Video tab and you will find Transform option located on the top.
Click on the Transform to expand the four options including Rotate, Flip, Scale and Position. To get the effect you need, you can adjust the Rotate and Flip settings and check the real-time effect in the previewing window. Though only four buttons available, you can create more options by using them together.
- Rotate: rotate video at any angle by entering the angle value or moving the Rotate slide: rotate 90° clockwise & anti-clockwise, rotate at 180°, rotate 270°, and more
- Flip: Flip video horizontally, i.e. flip video left to right; flip video vertically that is fliping video upside down
- You can combine Rotate and Flip feature to flip video vertically and rotate 90°clockwise or flip video vertically and rotate 90°counterclockwise.
Besides, you can also change the video position and the video scale. This is the step of flips the whole part of the video.
3. Flip Only a Part of the Video
Sometimes, you may just need to flip parts of your video file, e.g. only 1 minute instead of the whole video. In this case, you need to split your video into separate files , and then repeat step 2 to flip them individually.
To do it, just move the playhead to the position you want to split, and click the “Scissors” icon in the menu bar.
Learn more about how to split videos
4 Export Flipped Video
When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Export” in the middle right to save the flipped video. In the pop-up output window that appears, select your wanted format or configured preset for your portable player directly to watch on the go.
You may also want to upload your creation to YouTube or burn to DVD disc for better preservation, just go for it. Finally, click Export to let this video flip program perform the rest.
With the latest Filmora X video editor, you can do more than just flipping video files. For example, you can apply special effects, add background music, create picture-in-picture effect, and more. Try it now!
Check Best Program to Flip Video
Conclusion
If you are someone that can’t be bothered to learn a new video editor or someone that doesn’t want to fuss around and just want to get things done, Filmora is designed for you. Known for its lowest learning curve and low price, Filmora can help you to get the job done easily. Try it out with the buttons below to see if it matches your appetite.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Aspect Ratio Mastery: The Secret to Making Your Facebook Videos Stand Out
The Only Guide Facebook Video Aspect Ratios you’ll Ever Need to Know
An easy yet powerful editor
Numerous effects to choose from
Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel
Nowadays, Facebook ads are playing an important role in booming the market value of a particular brand. However, the correct video aspect ratio is also equally important. Let’s have a look at them:
In this article
01 [What You’d like to know about Facebook Ad Sizes that Get Shared Like Crazy](#Part 1)
02 [All Facebook Video Aspect Ratios Info in One Place](#Part 2)
03 [Does Filmora Have an Aspect Ratio That Can Be Adapted to Facebook?](#Part 3)
Part 1 What You’d like to know about Facebook Ad Sizes that Get Shared Like Crazy
In today’s world where social media platforms are booming like no other marketplaces, you can generate a good lead at online markets and reach to a larger audience. According to an estimate, amongst all the social media platforms, Facebook can help you to do this better. Facebook pays a special attention to the types of ads and their sizes. Ad formats and sizes get a constant change yet here are some most preferred ad types and sizes which get shared like crazy.
01Facebook video ads sizes
When you talk about video ads on Facebook, they are mostly designed for mobile first. This is because most people use Facebook via their mobile phones. However, the video ads are also designed for desktops. Facebook recommends users and advertisers to upload videos of square or vertical aspect ratios. Square aspect ratio is 1:1 and dimension for vertical videos vary from 4:5, 9:16 or 16:9. However the most preferred one is 16:9. Also it is recommended that the videos must be no more than of 15 seconds.
02Facebook image ads size
As a customer, people like to see the product that they are going to purchase. For this, you can add images in your ads. This can be an easy way to draw the attention of the audience. But, sometimes it can be little daunting to design the images in the correct dimensions and sizes so that it can get uploaded on Facebook easily. Moreover, these sizes can vary according to the display sizes. It must be in between 1.91:1 to 1:1.
03Facebook carousel ads size
By using Carousels, you can showcase approx 10 videos and images in a single advertisement. Also there is no need of switching to another page. These carousels may appear on different places when you are uploading on Facebook. These places may include the main feed, instant articles, right column, messenger, etc. However, all the formats support similar specs of videos and images. The file size remains 30 MB and the ratio must be 1:1.
04Facebook collection ads size
Facebook promotes the collection ads as through this the user can easily browse and purchase the particular product within the Facebook feed only. These collections mostly include a cover image and some videos related to the product. You can choose to auto play the videos while the user is scrolling your collection. These ads have a file size of maximum 4 GB to minimum 30 MB. The aspect ratio of these ads must be 1:1.
05More Facebook advertising resources
Apart from the sizes and dimensions of the formats, there are several things that also need to be focused on. These things include audience insights, creation of video in less span of time; boost the posts on Facebook and enhancing the rate of ad conversions, etc.
Part 2 All Facebook Video Aspect Ratios Info in One Place
There are several types of videos that are uploaded on Facebook on a daily basis. All these videos have to withstand some technical requirements. Here mentioned are some Facebook videos and their aspect ratios and other technical requirements:
01360 videos
In these impressive videos, viewer can turn his device to explore the videos. Also he can drag his finger to view its surrounding content. These videos make a significant impact on the audience as the scenes in it seem to be alive. For making a 360 video, it is essential to have a 360 camera.
● The dimensions of these videos must be maximum 120 PX in height and width respectively.
● The length of video must not be more than 241 minutes.
● The file size of these videos should range in between 1 MB to 26 GB.
● The maximum video aspect ratio for these videos is 4:1 and minimum is 1:4.
02Facebook stories ads
As per the popularity of Facebook stories, there is also an immense increase in the results of Facebook stories ads. These ads appear between the stories and last up to approx 15 seconds. Viewer can even dismiss these ads.
● In these videos, sound is mostly optional as well as there is no need of captions.
● The resolution must be the highest possible so that it can meet the requirement of size and aspect ratio.
● The dimension must be minimum 500 PX in width and the file size should not exceed 4 GB.
● The aspect ratio can vary from 1:91 to 9:16 and the maximum length of the video is 2 minutes.
03Facebook News feed video ads
These are the most popular types of video ads that are uploaded on Facebook. These videos show up not only on the feed that a user will scroll but also alongside the posts that they are tagged in or shared with them. Newsfeed video ads can be of any type like carousels, 360 videos, etc. However, each video type has different requirements. Generally, the technical requirements are:
● The length of these videos must not exceed 240 minutes, however, shorter videos are best so minimum length of the ad video should be 15 seconds.
● You can choose any file type but MP4 or MOV can be better option. Also the file size should be under 4 GB.
● In these videos, sound and captions are optional but also recommended to make it more effective.
● Video aspect ratio is about 9:16 to 16:9 which means that video resolution must not be less than 1280*720 PX.
04Instant experience videos
These videos can be viewed on full screen automatically. This is the reasons these videos are meant for mobile devices only. As the videos take up the whole screen, these are more attention grabbing and engaging. If you are interested in driving mobile sales then these videos can be a great idea.
● You can choose amongst the landscape and square video format.
● The recommended video resolution for these videos is 1200*628 PX.
● The file size must not increase 4GB and the maximum length should also remain under 241 minutes.
● Video aspect ratio for landscape format is 9:1 and for square video format it becomes 1:1.
05Slideshow video ads
These ads are best for promoting and advertising restaurants’ menu. You can showcase many different things in just a video. You can target the desired audience by simply creating a decent and neat slideshow video advertisement.
● To create the slideshow ad, you can choose amongst the different supported formats like FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, etc.
● The video dimension and resolution should be 1200*720 PX and 1280*720 PX respectively.
● The aspect ratio of the video formats can vary from 16:9 to 9:16.
● The maximum length is 120 minutes with a file size of 4 GB.
06Instant article ads
To allow the publishers to share the fast and instant loading articles that are also mobile-optimized, Facebook supports such ads. The publishers can choose to place your video ad in their articles and your audience can view your ad whenever they will read that instant article.
● You can use any aspect ratio between 9:16 and 16:9 but for Facebook vertical video dimensions, aspect ratio of 4:5 is also accepted.
● Although shorter videos perform better but you can post video ads of approx 240 minutes.
● In this video format, there are no captions available so you will need to add subtitles while creating the video.
● Headlines in these videos must be of 25 characters and description should be of 30 characters.
07Live streaming
Live streaming broadcasts can be little tricky as you have to pay attention on each aspect as the viewer is consuming the video as it is being created. You need to follow all the protocols that are essential for creating live streams.
● These videos must include universal playback and have a small size of file.
● Here is a wide range of resolution that you can choose to meet the size needs and fits best for your purpose.
● The most recommended and preferred aspect ratio is 16:9.
● In such videos, keep in mind that the video aspect ratio must be compatible with the platform from where you are streaming.
08Search Result ads
Just like the Google search result page, Facebook also has the search result page and it is an excellent idea to boost your conversion rates. You can easily satisfy the demands of people who are there with a mindset of some exploration and discovery.
● The minimum length of the video is better to enhance the ad conversion but the maximum length should not exceed 240 minutes.
● In these videos, captions are not supported but the sound is recommended.
● The most suitable video aspect ratio for these videos is 1:1.
● The video resolution that you are choosing must be the highest so that it can meet the limits of ratio and size.
09Facebook marketplace
Facebook marketplace is a good place to discover and explore various items and products so if you want to enhance your conversions then ads can help you a lot here. The biggest advantage of such marketplace is that people already want to purchase the particular thing.
● At Facebook marketplace, all the aspect ratios between 9:16 to 16:9 are easily accepted.
● The file types of these videos are recommended to be MP4 or MOV and its size must be under 4 GB.
● In these videos sound is completely optional and if you want to add captions then you will need to do is while creating the video.
● If you are adding primary text then it must not exclude 125 characters and headline as well as description must have 25 and 30 characters respectively.
10Collection video ads
These ads are specially optimized for the mobiles which showcase various products in a single ad or various aspects in it. You can also boost customer engagement by making your video create in Instant Experience format.
● The video frame of these videos must be 30 fps maximum.
● You can create videos in the aspect ratio of 1:1 to 16:9.
● The recommended resolution size of the video is approx 1200*675.
● The file size of the video must not extend 4 GB and the length should be maximum 120 minutes.
Part 3 Does Filmora Have an Aspect Ratio That Can Be Adapted to Facebook?
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is a high technology and latest media player that supports to change the video resolution, dimensions and aspect ratio of the desired video. Aspect ratio is nothing more than the ratio of width and height of the video. Filmora do supports to change the aspect ratio and the changed one can easily be adapted by Facebook. In this tool you can get the most popular video aspect ratio that is 1:1 and 9:16. You can also get a list of proper methods to change them.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
For macOS 10.12 or later
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are excellent sources to advertise your products. Also you can make a good reach to your customers as well as audience.
● It is important to consider about the Facebook Video Aspect Ratios before you are planning to promote or advertise your brand or product.
● Various tools like Filmora help to easily adjust the dimensions and specs of videos and images. By using these, you can make the images and videos more impressive and engaging.
Nowadays, Facebook ads are playing an important role in booming the market value of a particular brand. However, the correct video aspect ratio is also equally important. Let’s have a look at them:
In this article
01 [What You’d like to know about Facebook Ad Sizes that Get Shared Like Crazy](#Part 1)
02 [All Facebook Video Aspect Ratios Info in One Place](#Part 2)
03 [Does Filmora Have an Aspect Ratio That Can Be Adapted to Facebook?](#Part 3)
Part 1 What You’d like to know about Facebook Ad Sizes that Get Shared Like Crazy
In today’s world where social media platforms are booming like no other marketplaces, you can generate a good lead at online markets and reach to a larger audience. According to an estimate, amongst all the social media platforms, Facebook can help you to do this better. Facebook pays a special attention to the types of ads and their sizes. Ad formats and sizes get a constant change yet here are some most preferred ad types and sizes which get shared like crazy.
01Facebook video ads sizes
When you talk about video ads on Facebook, they are mostly designed for mobile first. This is because most people use Facebook via their mobile phones. However, the video ads are also designed for desktops. Facebook recommends users and advertisers to upload videos of square or vertical aspect ratios. Square aspect ratio is 1:1 and dimension for vertical videos vary from 4:5, 9:16 or 16:9. However the most preferred one is 16:9. Also it is recommended that the videos must be no more than of 15 seconds.
02Facebook image ads size
As a customer, people like to see the product that they are going to purchase. For this, you can add images in your ads. This can be an easy way to draw the attention of the audience. But, sometimes it can be little daunting to design the images in the correct dimensions and sizes so that it can get uploaded on Facebook easily. Moreover, these sizes can vary according to the display sizes. It must be in between 1.91:1 to 1:1.
03Facebook carousel ads size
By using Carousels, you can showcase approx 10 videos and images in a single advertisement. Also there is no need of switching to another page. These carousels may appear on different places when you are uploading on Facebook. These places may include the main feed, instant articles, right column, messenger, etc. However, all the formats support similar specs of videos and images. The file size remains 30 MB and the ratio must be 1:1.
04Facebook collection ads size
Facebook promotes the collection ads as through this the user can easily browse and purchase the particular product within the Facebook feed only. These collections mostly include a cover image and some videos related to the product. You can choose to auto play the videos while the user is scrolling your collection. These ads have a file size of maximum 4 GB to minimum 30 MB. The aspect ratio of these ads must be 1:1.
05More Facebook advertising resources
Apart from the sizes and dimensions of the formats, there are several things that also need to be focused on. These things include audience insights, creation of video in less span of time; boost the posts on Facebook and enhancing the rate of ad conversions, etc.
Part 2 All Facebook Video Aspect Ratios Info in One Place
There are several types of videos that are uploaded on Facebook on a daily basis. All these videos have to withstand some technical requirements. Here mentioned are some Facebook videos and their aspect ratios and other technical requirements:
01360 videos
In these impressive videos, viewer can turn his device to explore the videos. Also he can drag his finger to view its surrounding content. These videos make a significant impact on the audience as the scenes in it seem to be alive. For making a 360 video, it is essential to have a 360 camera.
● The dimensions of these videos must be maximum 120 PX in height and width respectively.
● The length of video must not be more than 241 minutes.
● The file size of these videos should range in between 1 MB to 26 GB.
● The maximum video aspect ratio for these videos is 4:1 and minimum is 1:4.
02Facebook stories ads
As per the popularity of Facebook stories, there is also an immense increase in the results of Facebook stories ads. These ads appear between the stories and last up to approx 15 seconds. Viewer can even dismiss these ads.
● In these videos, sound is mostly optional as well as there is no need of captions.
● The resolution must be the highest possible so that it can meet the requirement of size and aspect ratio.
● The dimension must be minimum 500 PX in width and the file size should not exceed 4 GB.
● The aspect ratio can vary from 1:91 to 9:16 and the maximum length of the video is 2 minutes.
03Facebook News feed video ads
These are the most popular types of video ads that are uploaded on Facebook. These videos show up not only on the feed that a user will scroll but also alongside the posts that they are tagged in or shared with them. Newsfeed video ads can be of any type like carousels, 360 videos, etc. However, each video type has different requirements. Generally, the technical requirements are:
● The length of these videos must not exceed 240 minutes, however, shorter videos are best so minimum length of the ad video should be 15 seconds.
● You can choose any file type but MP4 or MOV can be better option. Also the file size should be under 4 GB.
● In these videos, sound and captions are optional but also recommended to make it more effective.
● Video aspect ratio is about 9:16 to 16:9 which means that video resolution must not be less than 1280*720 PX.
04Instant experience videos
These videos can be viewed on full screen automatically. This is the reasons these videos are meant for mobile devices only. As the videos take up the whole screen, these are more attention grabbing and engaging. If you are interested in driving mobile sales then these videos can be a great idea.
● You can choose amongst the landscape and square video format.
● The recommended video resolution for these videos is 1200*628 PX.
● The file size must not increase 4GB and the maximum length should also remain under 241 minutes.
● Video aspect ratio for landscape format is 9:1 and for square video format it becomes 1:1.
05Slideshow video ads
These ads are best for promoting and advertising restaurants’ menu. You can showcase many different things in just a video. You can target the desired audience by simply creating a decent and neat slideshow video advertisement.
● To create the slideshow ad, you can choose amongst the different supported formats like FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, etc.
● The video dimension and resolution should be 1200*720 PX and 1280*720 PX respectively.
● The aspect ratio of the video formats can vary from 16:9 to 9:16.
● The maximum length is 120 minutes with a file size of 4 GB.
06Instant article ads
To allow the publishers to share the fast and instant loading articles that are also mobile-optimized, Facebook supports such ads. The publishers can choose to place your video ad in their articles and your audience can view your ad whenever they will read that instant article.
● You can use any aspect ratio between 9:16 and 16:9 but for Facebook vertical video dimensions, aspect ratio of 4:5 is also accepted.
● Although shorter videos perform better but you can post video ads of approx 240 minutes.
● In this video format, there are no captions available so you will need to add subtitles while creating the video.
● Headlines in these videos must be of 25 characters and description should be of 30 characters.
07Live streaming
Live streaming broadcasts can be little tricky as you have to pay attention on each aspect as the viewer is consuming the video as it is being created. You need to follow all the protocols that are essential for creating live streams.
● These videos must include universal playback and have a small size of file.
● Here is a wide range of resolution that you can choose to meet the size needs and fits best for your purpose.
● The most recommended and preferred aspect ratio is 16:9.
● In such videos, keep in mind that the video aspect ratio must be compatible with the platform from where you are streaming.
08Search Result ads
Just like the Google search result page, Facebook also has the search result page and it is an excellent idea to boost your conversion rates. You can easily satisfy the demands of people who are there with a mindset of some exploration and discovery.
● The minimum length of the video is better to enhance the ad conversion but the maximum length should not exceed 240 minutes.
● In these videos, captions are not supported but the sound is recommended.
● The most suitable video aspect ratio for these videos is 1:1.
● The video resolution that you are choosing must be the highest so that it can meet the limits of ratio and size.
09Facebook marketplace
Facebook marketplace is a good place to discover and explore various items and products so if you want to enhance your conversions then ads can help you a lot here. The biggest advantage of such marketplace is that people already want to purchase the particular thing.
● At Facebook marketplace, all the aspect ratios between 9:16 to 16:9 are easily accepted.
● The file types of these videos are recommended to be MP4 or MOV and its size must be under 4 GB.
● In these videos sound is completely optional and if you want to add captions then you will need to do is while creating the video.
● If you are adding primary text then it must not exclude 125 characters and headline as well as description must have 25 and 30 characters respectively.
10Collection video ads
These ads are specially optimized for the mobiles which showcase various products in a single ad or various aspects in it. You can also boost customer engagement by making your video create in Instant Experience format.
● The video frame of these videos must be 30 fps maximum.
● You can create videos in the aspect ratio of 1:1 to 16:9.
● The recommended resolution size of the video is approx 1200*675.
● The file size of the video must not extend 4 GB and the length should be maximum 120 minutes.
Part 3 Does Filmora Have an Aspect Ratio That Can Be Adapted to Facebook?
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is a high technology and latest media player that supports to change the video resolution, dimensions and aspect ratio of the desired video. Aspect ratio is nothing more than the ratio of width and height of the video. Filmora do supports to change the aspect ratio and the changed one can easily be adapted by Facebook. In this tool you can get the most popular video aspect ratio that is 1:1 and 9:16. You can also get a list of proper methods to change them.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
For macOS 10.12 or later
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are excellent sources to advertise your products. Also you can make a good reach to your customers as well as audience.
● It is important to consider about the Facebook Video Aspect Ratios before you are planning to promote or advertise your brand or product.
● Various tools like Filmora help to easily adjust the dimensions and specs of videos and images. By using these, you can make the images and videos more impressive and engaging.
Nowadays, Facebook ads are playing an important role in booming the market value of a particular brand. However, the correct video aspect ratio is also equally important. Let’s have a look at them:
In this article
01 [What You’d like to know about Facebook Ad Sizes that Get Shared Like Crazy](#Part 1)
02 [All Facebook Video Aspect Ratios Info in One Place](#Part 2)
03 [Does Filmora Have an Aspect Ratio That Can Be Adapted to Facebook?](#Part 3)
Part 1 What You’d like to know about Facebook Ad Sizes that Get Shared Like Crazy
In today’s world where social media platforms are booming like no other marketplaces, you can generate a good lead at online markets and reach to a larger audience. According to an estimate, amongst all the social media platforms, Facebook can help you to do this better. Facebook pays a special attention to the types of ads and their sizes. Ad formats and sizes get a constant change yet here are some most preferred ad types and sizes which get shared like crazy.
01Facebook video ads sizes
When you talk about video ads on Facebook, they are mostly designed for mobile first. This is because most people use Facebook via their mobile phones. However, the video ads are also designed for desktops. Facebook recommends users and advertisers to upload videos of square or vertical aspect ratios. Square aspect ratio is 1:1 and dimension for vertical videos vary from 4:5, 9:16 or 16:9. However the most preferred one is 16:9. Also it is recommended that the videos must be no more than of 15 seconds.
02Facebook image ads size
As a customer, people like to see the product that they are going to purchase. For this, you can add images in your ads. This can be an easy way to draw the attention of the audience. But, sometimes it can be little daunting to design the images in the correct dimensions and sizes so that it can get uploaded on Facebook easily. Moreover, these sizes can vary according to the display sizes. It must be in between 1.91:1 to 1:1.
03Facebook carousel ads size
By using Carousels, you can showcase approx 10 videos and images in a single advertisement. Also there is no need of switching to another page. These carousels may appear on different places when you are uploading on Facebook. These places may include the main feed, instant articles, right column, messenger, etc. However, all the formats support similar specs of videos and images. The file size remains 30 MB and the ratio must be 1:1.
04Facebook collection ads size
Facebook promotes the collection ads as through this the user can easily browse and purchase the particular product within the Facebook feed only. These collections mostly include a cover image and some videos related to the product. You can choose to auto play the videos while the user is scrolling your collection. These ads have a file size of maximum 4 GB to minimum 30 MB. The aspect ratio of these ads must be 1:1.
05More Facebook advertising resources
Apart from the sizes and dimensions of the formats, there are several things that also need to be focused on. These things include audience insights, creation of video in less span of time; boost the posts on Facebook and enhancing the rate of ad conversions, etc.
Part 2 All Facebook Video Aspect Ratios Info in One Place
There are several types of videos that are uploaded on Facebook on a daily basis. All these videos have to withstand some technical requirements. Here mentioned are some Facebook videos and their aspect ratios and other technical requirements:
01360 videos
In these impressive videos, viewer can turn his device to explore the videos. Also he can drag his finger to view its surrounding content. These videos make a significant impact on the audience as the scenes in it seem to be alive. For making a 360 video, it is essential to have a 360 camera.
● The dimensions of these videos must be maximum 120 PX in height and width respectively.
● The length of video must not be more than 241 minutes.
● The file size of these videos should range in between 1 MB to 26 GB.
● The maximum video aspect ratio for these videos is 4:1 and minimum is 1:4.
02Facebook stories ads
As per the popularity of Facebook stories, there is also an immense increase in the results of Facebook stories ads. These ads appear between the stories and last up to approx 15 seconds. Viewer can even dismiss these ads.
● In these videos, sound is mostly optional as well as there is no need of captions.
● The resolution must be the highest possible so that it can meet the requirement of size and aspect ratio.
● The dimension must be minimum 500 PX in width and the file size should not exceed 4 GB.
● The aspect ratio can vary from 1:91 to 9:16 and the maximum length of the video is 2 minutes.
03Facebook News feed video ads
These are the most popular types of video ads that are uploaded on Facebook. These videos show up not only on the feed that a user will scroll but also alongside the posts that they are tagged in or shared with them. Newsfeed video ads can be of any type like carousels, 360 videos, etc. However, each video type has different requirements. Generally, the technical requirements are:
● The length of these videos must not exceed 240 minutes, however, shorter videos are best so minimum length of the ad video should be 15 seconds.
● You can choose any file type but MP4 or MOV can be better option. Also the file size should be under 4 GB.
● In these videos, sound and captions are optional but also recommended to make it more effective.
● Video aspect ratio is about 9:16 to 16:9 which means that video resolution must not be less than 1280*720 PX.
04Instant experience videos
These videos can be viewed on full screen automatically. This is the reasons these videos are meant for mobile devices only. As the videos take up the whole screen, these are more attention grabbing and engaging. If you are interested in driving mobile sales then these videos can be a great idea.
● You can choose amongst the landscape and square video format.
● The recommended video resolution for these videos is 1200*628 PX.
● The file size must not increase 4GB and the maximum length should also remain under 241 minutes.
● Video aspect ratio for landscape format is 9:1 and for square video format it becomes 1:1.
05Slideshow video ads
These ads are best for promoting and advertising restaurants’ menu. You can showcase many different things in just a video. You can target the desired audience by simply creating a decent and neat slideshow video advertisement.
● To create the slideshow ad, you can choose amongst the different supported formats like FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, etc.
● The video dimension and resolution should be 1200*720 PX and 1280*720 PX respectively.
● The aspect ratio of the video formats can vary from 16:9 to 9:16.
● The maximum length is 120 minutes with a file size of 4 GB.
06Instant article ads
To allow the publishers to share the fast and instant loading articles that are also mobile-optimized, Facebook supports such ads. The publishers can choose to place your video ad in their articles and your audience can view your ad whenever they will read that instant article.
● You can use any aspect ratio between 9:16 and 16:9 but for Facebook vertical video dimensions, aspect ratio of 4:5 is also accepted.
● Although shorter videos perform better but you can post video ads of approx 240 minutes.
● In this video format, there are no captions available so you will need to add subtitles while creating the video.
● Headlines in these videos must be of 25 characters and description should be of 30 characters.
07Live streaming
Live streaming broadcasts can be little tricky as you have to pay attention on each aspect as the viewer is consuming the video as it is being created. You need to follow all the protocols that are essential for creating live streams.
● These videos must include universal playback and have a small size of file.
● Here is a wide range of resolution that you can choose to meet the size needs and fits best for your purpose.
● The most recommended and preferred aspect ratio is 16:9.
● In such videos, keep in mind that the video aspect ratio must be compatible with the platform from where you are streaming.
08Search Result ads
Just like the Google search result page, Facebook also has the search result page and it is an excellent idea to boost your conversion rates. You can easily satisfy the demands of people who are there with a mindset of some exploration and discovery.
● The minimum length of the video is better to enhance the ad conversion but the maximum length should not exceed 240 minutes.
● In these videos, captions are not supported but the sound is recommended.
● The most suitable video aspect ratio for these videos is 1:1.
● The video resolution that you are choosing must be the highest so that it can meet the limits of ratio and size.
09Facebook marketplace
Facebook marketplace is a good place to discover and explore various items and products so if you want to enhance your conversions then ads can help you a lot here. The biggest advantage of such marketplace is that people already want to purchase the particular thing.
● At Facebook marketplace, all the aspect ratios between 9:16 to 16:9 are easily accepted.
● The file types of these videos are recommended to be MP4 or MOV and its size must be under 4 GB.
● In these videos sound is completely optional and if you want to add captions then you will need to do is while creating the video.
● If you are adding primary text then it must not exclude 125 characters and headline as well as description must have 25 and 30 characters respectively.
10Collection video ads
These ads are specially optimized for the mobiles which showcase various products in a single ad or various aspects in it. You can also boost customer engagement by making your video create in Instant Experience format.
● The video frame of these videos must be 30 fps maximum.
● You can create videos in the aspect ratio of 1:1 to 16:9.
● The recommended resolution size of the video is approx 1200*675.
● The file size of the video must not extend 4 GB and the length should be maximum 120 minutes.
Part 3 Does Filmora Have an Aspect Ratio That Can Be Adapted to Facebook?
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is a high technology and latest media player that supports to change the video resolution, dimensions and aspect ratio of the desired video. Aspect ratio is nothing more than the ratio of width and height of the video. Filmora do supports to change the aspect ratio and the changed one can easily be adapted by Facebook. In this tool you can get the most popular video aspect ratio that is 1:1 and 9:16. You can also get a list of proper methods to change them.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
For macOS 10.12 or later
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are excellent sources to advertise your products. Also you can make a good reach to your customers as well as audience.
● It is important to consider about the Facebook Video Aspect Ratios before you are planning to promote or advertise your brand or product.
● Various tools like Filmora help to easily adjust the dimensions and specs of videos and images. By using these, you can make the images and videos more impressive and engaging.
Nowadays, Facebook ads are playing an important role in booming the market value of a particular brand. However, the correct video aspect ratio is also equally important. Let’s have a look at them:
In this article
01 [What You’d like to know about Facebook Ad Sizes that Get Shared Like Crazy](#Part 1)
02 [All Facebook Video Aspect Ratios Info in One Place](#Part 2)
03 [Does Filmora Have an Aspect Ratio That Can Be Adapted to Facebook?](#Part 3)
Part 1 What You’d like to know about Facebook Ad Sizes that Get Shared Like Crazy
In today’s world where social media platforms are booming like no other marketplaces, you can generate a good lead at online markets and reach to a larger audience. According to an estimate, amongst all the social media platforms, Facebook can help you to do this better. Facebook pays a special attention to the types of ads and their sizes. Ad formats and sizes get a constant change yet here are some most preferred ad types and sizes which get shared like crazy.
01Facebook video ads sizes
When you talk about video ads on Facebook, they are mostly designed for mobile first. This is because most people use Facebook via their mobile phones. However, the video ads are also designed for desktops. Facebook recommends users and advertisers to upload videos of square or vertical aspect ratios. Square aspect ratio is 1:1 and dimension for vertical videos vary from 4:5, 9:16 or 16:9. However the most preferred one is 16:9. Also it is recommended that the videos must be no more than of 15 seconds.
02Facebook image ads size
As a customer, people like to see the product that they are going to purchase. For this, you can add images in your ads. This can be an easy way to draw the attention of the audience. But, sometimes it can be little daunting to design the images in the correct dimensions and sizes so that it can get uploaded on Facebook easily. Moreover, these sizes can vary according to the display sizes. It must be in between 1.91:1 to 1:1.
03Facebook carousel ads size
By using Carousels, you can showcase approx 10 videos and images in a single advertisement. Also there is no need of switching to another page. These carousels may appear on different places when you are uploading on Facebook. These places may include the main feed, instant articles, right column, messenger, etc. However, all the formats support similar specs of videos and images. The file size remains 30 MB and the ratio must be 1:1.
04Facebook collection ads size
Facebook promotes the collection ads as through this the user can easily browse and purchase the particular product within the Facebook feed only. These collections mostly include a cover image and some videos related to the product. You can choose to auto play the videos while the user is scrolling your collection. These ads have a file size of maximum 4 GB to minimum 30 MB. The aspect ratio of these ads must be 1:1.
05More Facebook advertising resources
Apart from the sizes and dimensions of the formats, there are several things that also need to be focused on. These things include audience insights, creation of video in less span of time; boost the posts on Facebook and enhancing the rate of ad conversions, etc.
Part 2 All Facebook Video Aspect Ratios Info in One Place
There are several types of videos that are uploaded on Facebook on a daily basis. All these videos have to withstand some technical requirements. Here mentioned are some Facebook videos and their aspect ratios and other technical requirements:
01360 videos
In these impressive videos, viewer can turn his device to explore the videos. Also he can drag his finger to view its surrounding content. These videos make a significant impact on the audience as the scenes in it seem to be alive. For making a 360 video, it is essential to have a 360 camera.
● The dimensions of these videos must be maximum 120 PX in height and width respectively.
● The length of video must not be more than 241 minutes.
● The file size of these videos should range in between 1 MB to 26 GB.
● The maximum video aspect ratio for these videos is 4:1 and minimum is 1:4.
02Facebook stories ads
As per the popularity of Facebook stories, there is also an immense increase in the results of Facebook stories ads. These ads appear between the stories and last up to approx 15 seconds. Viewer can even dismiss these ads.
● In these videos, sound is mostly optional as well as there is no need of captions.
● The resolution must be the highest possible so that it can meet the requirement of size and aspect ratio.
● The dimension must be minimum 500 PX in width and the file size should not exceed 4 GB.
● The aspect ratio can vary from 1:91 to 9:16 and the maximum length of the video is 2 minutes.
03Facebook News feed video ads
These are the most popular types of video ads that are uploaded on Facebook. These videos show up not only on the feed that a user will scroll but also alongside the posts that they are tagged in or shared with them. Newsfeed video ads can be of any type like carousels, 360 videos, etc. However, each video type has different requirements. Generally, the technical requirements are:
● The length of these videos must not exceed 240 minutes, however, shorter videos are best so minimum length of the ad video should be 15 seconds.
● You can choose any file type but MP4 or MOV can be better option. Also the file size should be under 4 GB.
● In these videos, sound and captions are optional but also recommended to make it more effective.
● Video aspect ratio is about 9:16 to 16:9 which means that video resolution must not be less than 1280*720 PX.
04Instant experience videos
These videos can be viewed on full screen automatically. This is the reasons these videos are meant for mobile devices only. As the videos take up the whole screen, these are more attention grabbing and engaging. If you are interested in driving mobile sales then these videos can be a great idea.
● You can choose amongst the landscape and square video format.
● The recommended video resolution for these videos is 1200*628 PX.
● The file size must not increase 4GB and the maximum length should also remain under 241 minutes.
● Video aspect ratio for landscape format is 9:1 and for square video format it becomes 1:1.
05Slideshow video ads
These ads are best for promoting and advertising restaurants’ menu. You can showcase many different things in just a video. You can target the desired audience by simply creating a decent and neat slideshow video advertisement.
● To create the slideshow ad, you can choose amongst the different supported formats like FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, etc.
● The video dimension and resolution should be 1200*720 PX and 1280*720 PX respectively.
● The aspect ratio of the video formats can vary from 16:9 to 9:16.
● The maximum length is 120 minutes with a file size of 4 GB.
06Instant article ads
To allow the publishers to share the fast and instant loading articles that are also mobile-optimized, Facebook supports such ads. The publishers can choose to place your video ad in their articles and your audience can view your ad whenever they will read that instant article.
● You can use any aspect ratio between 9:16 and 16:9 but for Facebook vertical video dimensions, aspect ratio of 4:5 is also accepted.
● Although shorter videos perform better but you can post video ads of approx 240 minutes.
● In this video format, there are no captions available so you will need to add subtitles while creating the video.
● Headlines in these videos must be of 25 characters and description should be of 30 characters.
07Live streaming
Live streaming broadcasts can be little tricky as you have to pay attention on each aspect as the viewer is consuming the video as it is being created. You need to follow all the protocols that are essential for creating live streams.
● These videos must include universal playback and have a small size of file.
● Here is a wide range of resolution that you can choose to meet the size needs and fits best for your purpose.
● The most recommended and preferred aspect ratio is 16:9.
● In such videos, keep in mind that the video aspect ratio must be compatible with the platform from where you are streaming.
08Search Result ads
Just like the Google search result page, Facebook also has the search result page and it is an excellent idea to boost your conversion rates. You can easily satisfy the demands of people who are there with a mindset of some exploration and discovery.
● The minimum length of the video is better to enhance the ad conversion but the maximum length should not exceed 240 minutes.
● In these videos, captions are not supported but the sound is recommended.
● The most suitable video aspect ratio for these videos is 1:1.
● The video resolution that you are choosing must be the highest so that it can meet the limits of ratio and size.
09Facebook marketplace
Facebook marketplace is a good place to discover and explore various items and products so if you want to enhance your conversions then ads can help you a lot here. The biggest advantage of such marketplace is that people already want to purchase the particular thing.
● At Facebook marketplace, all the aspect ratios between 9:16 to 16:9 are easily accepted.
● The file types of these videos are recommended to be MP4 or MOV and its size must be under 4 GB.
● In these videos sound is completely optional and if you want to add captions then you will need to do is while creating the video.
● If you are adding primary text then it must not exclude 125 characters and headline as well as description must have 25 and 30 characters respectively.
10Collection video ads
These ads are specially optimized for the mobiles which showcase various products in a single ad or various aspects in it. You can also boost customer engagement by making your video create in Instant Experience format.
● The video frame of these videos must be 30 fps maximum.
● You can create videos in the aspect ratio of 1:1 to 16:9.
● The recommended resolution size of the video is approx 1200*675.
● The file size of the video must not extend 4 GB and the length should be maximum 120 minutes.
Part 3 Does Filmora Have an Aspect Ratio That Can Be Adapted to Facebook?
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is a high technology and latest media player that supports to change the video resolution, dimensions and aspect ratio of the desired video. Aspect ratio is nothing more than the ratio of width and height of the video. Filmora do supports to change the aspect ratio and the changed one can easily be adapted by Facebook. In this tool you can get the most popular video aspect ratio that is 1:1 and 9:16. You can also get a list of proper methods to change them.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
For macOS 10.12 or later
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are excellent sources to advertise your products. Also you can make a good reach to your customers as well as audience.
● It is important to consider about the Facebook Video Aspect Ratios before you are planning to promote or advertise your brand or product.
● Various tools like Filmora help to easily adjust the dimensions and specs of videos and images. By using these, you can make the images and videos more impressive and engaging.
Sony Vegas Pro Has Not the Feature You Want? Can’t Import Your Video Source Files? Any Other Problems? Find an Alternative for Windows in This Article
Find the Best Sony Vegas Alternative for Windows
Liza Brown
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Vegas Pro is the popular video editing program in Windows. It provides decent video editing features including audio editing, video editing, transition, and titles, and more. But wait a minute, Sony Vegas Pro has not the feature you want? Can’t import your video source files? Any other problems? Drop it and find a ?Vegas alternative for Windows in this article.
In this article, we selected the top 4 alternatives of Vegas for Windows.
Vegas alternative for Windows
1. Adobe Premiere Elements - A Program like Sony Vegas
When a product is branded with Adobe, it means high quality, better performance, and consistency with another program by Adobe. Adobe Premiere Elements is a good Vegas alternative for Windows (Mac version also available). Just as what’s said on its homepage “the #1 consumer video editing software”, Adobe is a popular video editor for home users.
For professionals, Adobe Premiere Pro is the better Sony Vegas alternative for Windows. It’s the higher version of Premiere Element with differences in capturing, timeline editing, multiple sequence editing, DVD menu, surround sound mixing, etc.
2. ZS4 Video Editor - Free Alternative to Sony Vegas in Windows
ZS4 Video Editor is a free Sony Vegas alternative for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is the new incarnation of the free Zwei-Stein Video Editor. It comes with simple video editing tools and 150 video effects, but the interface is not so user-friendly. Compared to Wondershare Video Editor and Adobe Premiere , ZS4 Video Editor is not the common video editing software, but free is the most important factor for this Sony Vegas alternative.
3. Filmora - Get things done easily, no more fussing
Wondershare Filmora provides you with all the necessary video editing tools you need. It enables you to create Hollywood-like home movies with transitions, titles, effects from any videos, audio, and photos. Advanced features like timeline editing, Picture-in-Picture, fast/slow motion, voice change, video/audio recording are made easy to use. The most important thing is that sharing possibilities are endless. You can share instantly with family and friends with easy upload to YouTube, Facebook, etc. Or save videos to play on portable devices like iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Note, Kindle Fire, etc., or burn DVD for better preserving and sharing.
Conclusion
If I were someone looking for a cheap video editor to get jobs done and really can’t be bothered to learn everything about a new video editor, I’ll go for Filmora. This software fits the appetite of beginners and intermediate users. You definitely can find better software for a higher price on the market, but before buying, ask yourself this question ‘Can I spend hours focusing on learning a new hard software?Do I really need that many high-end functions to get things done?’
Click the buttons below to try it for free.
Liza Brown
Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Liza Brown
Liza Brown
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Vegas Pro is the popular video editing program in Windows. It provides decent video editing features including audio editing, video editing, transition, and titles, and more. But wait a minute, Sony Vegas Pro has not the feature you want? Can’t import your video source files? Any other problems? Drop it and find a ?Vegas alternative for Windows in this article.
In this article, we selected the top 4 alternatives of Vegas for Windows.
Vegas alternative for Windows
1. Adobe Premiere Elements - A Program like Sony Vegas
When a product is branded with Adobe, it means high quality, better performance, and consistency with another program by Adobe. Adobe Premiere Elements is a good Vegas alternative for Windows (Mac version also available). Just as what’s said on its homepage “the #1 consumer video editing software”, Adobe is a popular video editor for home users.
For professionals, Adobe Premiere Pro is the better Sony Vegas alternative for Windows. It’s the higher version of Premiere Element with differences in capturing, timeline editing, multiple sequence editing, DVD menu, surround sound mixing, etc.
2. ZS4 Video Editor - Free Alternative to Sony Vegas in Windows
ZS4 Video Editor is a free Sony Vegas alternative for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is the new incarnation of the free Zwei-Stein Video Editor. It comes with simple video editing tools and 150 video effects, but the interface is not so user-friendly. Compared to Wondershare Video Editor and Adobe Premiere , ZS4 Video Editor is not the common video editing software, but free is the most important factor for this Sony Vegas alternative.
3. Filmora - Get things done easily, no more fussing
Wondershare Filmora provides you with all the necessary video editing tools you need. It enables you to create Hollywood-like home movies with transitions, titles, effects from any videos, audio, and photos. Advanced features like timeline editing, Picture-in-Picture, fast/slow motion, voice change, video/audio recording are made easy to use. The most important thing is that sharing possibilities are endless. You can share instantly with family and friends with easy upload to YouTube, Facebook, etc. Or save videos to play on portable devices like iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Note, Kindle Fire, etc., or burn DVD for better preserving and sharing.
Conclusion
If I were someone looking for a cheap video editor to get jobs done and really can’t be bothered to learn everything about a new video editor, I’ll go for Filmora. This software fits the appetite of beginners and intermediate users. You definitely can find better software for a higher price on the market, but before buying, ask yourself this question ‘Can I spend hours focusing on learning a new hard software?Do I really need that many high-end functions to get things done?’
Click the buttons below to try it for free.
Liza Brown
Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Liza Brown
Liza Brown
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Vegas Pro is the popular video editing program in Windows. It provides decent video editing features including audio editing, video editing, transition, and titles, and more. But wait a minute, Sony Vegas Pro has not the feature you want? Can’t import your video source files? Any other problems? Drop it and find a ?Vegas alternative for Windows in this article.
In this article, we selected the top 4 alternatives of Vegas for Windows.
Vegas alternative for Windows
1. Adobe Premiere Elements - A Program like Sony Vegas
When a product is branded with Adobe, it means high quality, better performance, and consistency with another program by Adobe. Adobe Premiere Elements is a good Vegas alternative for Windows (Mac version also available). Just as what’s said on its homepage “the #1 consumer video editing software”, Adobe is a popular video editor for home users.
For professionals, Adobe Premiere Pro is the better Sony Vegas alternative for Windows. It’s the higher version of Premiere Element with differences in capturing, timeline editing, multiple sequence editing, DVD menu, surround sound mixing, etc.
2. ZS4 Video Editor - Free Alternative to Sony Vegas in Windows
ZS4 Video Editor is a free Sony Vegas alternative for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is the new incarnation of the free Zwei-Stein Video Editor. It comes with simple video editing tools and 150 video effects, but the interface is not so user-friendly. Compared to Wondershare Video Editor and Adobe Premiere , ZS4 Video Editor is not the common video editing software, but free is the most important factor for this Sony Vegas alternative.
3. Filmora - Get things done easily, no more fussing
Wondershare Filmora provides you with all the necessary video editing tools you need. It enables you to create Hollywood-like home movies with transitions, titles, effects from any videos, audio, and photos. Advanced features like timeline editing, Picture-in-Picture, fast/slow motion, voice change, video/audio recording are made easy to use. The most important thing is that sharing possibilities are endless. You can share instantly with family and friends with easy upload to YouTube, Facebook, etc. Or save videos to play on portable devices like iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Note, Kindle Fire, etc., or burn DVD for better preserving and sharing.
Conclusion
If I were someone looking for a cheap video editor to get jobs done and really can’t be bothered to learn everything about a new video editor, I’ll go for Filmora. This software fits the appetite of beginners and intermediate users. You definitely can find better software for a higher price on the market, but before buying, ask yourself this question ‘Can I spend hours focusing on learning a new hard software?Do I really need that many high-end functions to get things done?’
Click the buttons below to try it for free.
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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Vegas Pro is the popular video editing program in Windows. It provides decent video editing features including audio editing, video editing, transition, and titles, and more. But wait a minute, Sony Vegas Pro has not the feature you want? Can’t import your video source files? Any other problems? Drop it and find a ?Vegas alternative for Windows in this article.
In this article, we selected the top 4 alternatives of Vegas for Windows.
Vegas alternative for Windows
1. Adobe Premiere Elements - A Program like Sony Vegas
When a product is branded with Adobe, it means high quality, better performance, and consistency with another program by Adobe. Adobe Premiere Elements is a good Vegas alternative for Windows (Mac version also available). Just as what’s said on its homepage “the #1 consumer video editing software”, Adobe is a popular video editor for home users.
For professionals, Adobe Premiere Pro is the better Sony Vegas alternative for Windows. It’s the higher version of Premiere Element with differences in capturing, timeline editing, multiple sequence editing, DVD menu, surround sound mixing, etc.
2. ZS4 Video Editor - Free Alternative to Sony Vegas in Windows
ZS4 Video Editor is a free Sony Vegas alternative for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is the new incarnation of the free Zwei-Stein Video Editor. It comes with simple video editing tools and 150 video effects, but the interface is not so user-friendly. Compared to Wondershare Video Editor and Adobe Premiere , ZS4 Video Editor is not the common video editing software, but free is the most important factor for this Sony Vegas alternative.
3. Filmora - Get things done easily, no more fussing
Wondershare Filmora provides you with all the necessary video editing tools you need. It enables you to create Hollywood-like home movies with transitions, titles, effects from any videos, audio, and photos. Advanced features like timeline editing, Picture-in-Picture, fast/slow motion, voice change, video/audio recording are made easy to use. The most important thing is that sharing possibilities are endless. You can share instantly with family and friends with easy upload to YouTube, Facebook, etc. Or save videos to play on portable devices like iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Note, Kindle Fire, etc., or burn DVD for better preserving and sharing.
Conclusion
If I were someone looking for a cheap video editor to get jobs done and really can’t be bothered to learn everything about a new video editor, I’ll go for Filmora. This software fits the appetite of beginners and intermediate users. You definitely can find better software for a higher price on the market, but before buying, ask yourself this question ‘Can I spend hours focusing on learning a new hard software?Do I really need that many high-end functions to get things done?’
Click the buttons below to try it for free.
Liza Brown
Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Liza Brown
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