Video & publishing · 3 min · September 5, 2026
Listing video formats: vertical, square, and landscape
Choose the right listing video format for social feeds, YouTube, and property pages, with practical export checks and a simple approach to video length.
In this guide
Choose your publishing destination before you choose a frame shape. A listing page and a full-screen mobile feed make different demands on the same photographs. Preparing each version from the source images gives you a chance to review those differences.
Which version should you use?
| Format | Typical use | Review before posting |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical · 9:16 | Short-form mobile video | Room context and space for platform controls. |
| Square · 1:1 | Feed placements and compact embeds | Visibility of details at small display sizes. |
| Landscape · 16:9 | Property websites, presentations, and compatible listing media | Text legibility and the destination’s media rules. |
ReeltyPro prepares these three aspect ratios from the listing sequence. Its standard outputs are 1080 × 1920, 1080 × 1080, and 1920 × 1080 respectively. Each is a separate file to preview and select for your destination.
Keep the edit as long as the story needs
For a first social cut, try a concise sequence with one purpose for each photograph. Show enough of a room for a viewer to understand it, then move on. If you have only four useful photographs, repeating them to reach an arbitrary runtime rarely adds useful information. The creation screen shows the formats available for your actual selection.
Platform maximums are different from editorial recommendations. YouTube’s current guidance allows qualifying square or vertical Shorts up to three minutes. That is not a reason to make a three-minute listing teaser. Consult the official Shorts rules when publishing.
Leave room for interface controls
Open your chosen platform’s posting preview. Captions, account names, and buttons can cover parts of the video, and their positions may change. Keep essential text away from the outer edges. If a room’s defining feature is hidden, change the selection or presentation rather than assuming viewers will open the original photograph.
Export checks that prevent rework
- Watch the downloaded file from beginning to end, not only the in-app preview.
- Confirm the first and last frames contain the intended images.
- Check any audio and its licensing in the intended account and placement.
- Match the filename to the property, aspect ratio, and approval date.
- Reopen the platform preview before publishing, especially after adding text or music.
Continue with the social publishing checklist for captions, disclosures, links, and a final review.
Put your photos to work. Create your ReeltyPro studio, save your brand details, and prepare a listing from photos you have permission to use. Check current availability and allowances on the pricing page.