<p>When you import clips the default spatial conform is fit. Change it to fill and clips will be cropped. You can reframe as you like. </p>

<p>This article has more details <a href="https://www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/tutorials/1941-how-to-edit-publish-square-video-with-final-cut-pro-x" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Square video with FCPX</a></p>

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2019-12-28T10:14:00.260Z
2019-12-28T10:14:00.260Z
German Dude
<p>I am trying to create a Final Cut project that has a 4:3 aspect ratio. So I went to the project settings and set it to 1440x1080. But the preview window and exported video is still widescreen, does anyone know why?</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/YBFaB.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/YBFaB.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>Does that squiggly line have anything to do with it?</p>

<p>Just so you can see, my project is set to the right resolution, but the preview window is clearly playing a widescreen video:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/ERGg1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/ERGg1.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>Am I missing something obvious or is this a bug?</p>

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Why can't I change the aspect ratio of my project in Final Cut Pro X?
Ian Hazzard
# Why can't I change the aspect ratio of my project in Final Cut Pro X?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-12-28)

I am trying to create a Final Cut project that has a 4:3 aspect ratio. So I went to the project settings and set it to 1440x1080. But the preview window and exported video is still widescreen, does anyone know why?

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/YBFaB.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/YBFaB.jpg)

Does that squiggly line have anything to do with it?

Just so you can see, my project is set to the right resolution, but the preview window is clearly playing a widescreen video:

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/ERGg1.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/ERGg1.jpg)

Am I missing something obvious or is this a bug?

**Tags:** final-cut-pro-x, aspect


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2019-12-28. Score: 0

When you import clips the default spatial conform is fit. Change it to fill and clips will be cropped. You can reframe as you like.

This article has more details [Square video with FCPX](https://www.fcp.co/final-cut-pro/tutorials/1941-how-to-edit-publish-square-video-with-final-cut-pro-x)


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