Preserve Aspect Ratio of content while output Aspect ratio is fixed

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In other words: By default, don’t distort the content!
Let’s say I have defined my output to be a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. Whatever I put in should have this aspect radio in the end. Currently, any content of a different aspect ratio would be stretched to fit the frame. I would like to see letterboxes or pillarboxes instead.

Today, I could apply a filter to zoom the image accordingly, but that’s not what I am aiming for. I’m good with additional black, but I don’t want to change my actual content.

I noticed i.e., encoding.com and Amazon Elemental Media Convert offers this behavior already.

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Hello,

Thank you for your insight and the good explanation of your use case. This is very helpful. Currently we don’t offer pillar and/or letterboxing and have no timeline for support yet. We will make sure to consider your interest in further roadmap planning and keep you updated on our progress.

Best,
Markus