TikTok safe zone checker
Upload an image or video and see exactly where TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts place their interface: captions, action buttons and navigation. Keep faces, text and subtitles inside the safe area before you post.
Legend
Covered by the app's interface. Avoid text and key visuals here.
Safe area: keep faces, product shots and captions inside this frame.
Runs entirely in your browser. Your file is never uploaded.
How it works
- 01
Upload your creative
Drop in a vertical image or video. It is rendered on a 9:16 stage exactly as phones display it.
- 02
Pick a platform
Switch between TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to see each app's interface overlay.
- 03
Fix what gets covered
If text or faces sit in a red zone, reframe or move them into the outlined safe area before posting.
What you get
- Up-to-date overlay zones for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Works with images and videos. Videos play in a loop under the overlay.
- Labeled zones show exactly what covers your content, from captions to action buttons.
- Fully client-side, so unreleased creatives never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
What is the TikTok safe zone?
The safe zone is the part of a TikTok video not covered by the interface: the caption and sound info at the bottom, the like, comment and share rail on the right, and the search area at the top. Content placed there stays fully visible.
How much of the screen does TikTok's interface cover?
Roughly the bottom 35% is taken by the caption and music area, the right 13% by the action rail, and the top 10% by the status and search area. This checker outlines the remaining area as safe.
Are the safe zones the same on Reels and Shorts?
No. Each app draws its interface differently. Reels covers about the bottom 28% and the right 11%, Shorts about the bottom 25% and the right 12%. The tabs above the preview switch between accurate overlays for each.
Do I need to upload my video to check it?
No. The preview runs entirely in your browser. Your image or video is rendered locally under the overlay and never uploaded to a server.
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