TikTok, Shorts & Reels Safe Zone Overlay Tester (1080x1920)

Media Input

Preset Sample

Upload 9:16 Video or Drag Image Here

Supports MP4, WebM, PNG, JPG, WebP (Up to 150MB)

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Platform UI Overlay

Mobile Aspect: 9:16

Overlay Hazard Shading Opacity 75%

Rule of Thirds Grid Lines Center Hook Crosshair Instagram 4:5 Feed Crop Frame Show Mock Native App Icons

Export & Editing Assets

Download high-res guides to drop directly into Adobe Premiere, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut.

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Hazard Danger Zone Guaranteed Safe Area

Official 9:16 Vertical Video Safe Margins (2026 Reference)

Platforms place their like buttons, profile links, and title bars on exact pixel offsets. Keep vital subtitles, face hooks, and graphics inside the green zones.

Platform	Top Hazard Zone	Bottom Hazard Zone	Right Action Rail	Recommended Safe Center
TikTok	Top 150px (Tabs & Search)	Bottom 380px (Captions & Audio)	Right 120px (Like & Share)	1080 × 1390 px
YouTube Shorts	Top 180px (Search & Camera)	Bottom 290px (Title & Channel)	Right 140px (Thumb up/down)	1080 × 1450 px
Instagram Reels	Top 120px (Camera & Audio)	Bottom 360px (Bio & Sound)	Right 110px (Heart & DM)	1080 × 1440 px

Center Your Captions

Never place automated captions in the bottom 25% of the frame. On TikTok and Reels, multi-line user captions and sound tracks will completely mask your words.

Beware of 4:5 Feed Crops

When an Instagram Reel appears on the main grid feed, Instagram chops the top and bottom off, turning 9:16 into 4:5. Keep key text inside the central 1080×1350 window.

Hook Eye-Level Positioning

Keep the subject's eyes along the upper one-third grid line (roughly 640px from the top). This aligns with viewer eye trajectories as they scroll through vertical feeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact aspect ratio and resolution for vertical video?

The standard specification is 1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. While 4K (2160 × 3840) is supported by video editors, TikTok and Instagram compress uploads down to 1080p.

How do I import the Safe Zone template into CapCut or Premiere Pro?

Click the 'Transparent 9:16 PNG' button above to download our transparent PNG guide. Drag this file onto the top-most video track in CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. Turn off track visibility before final rendering.

Are my uploaded videos or thumbnails saved to your servers?

No. This tool operates 100% locally on your computer inside your web browser using HTML5 Canvas and Blob URLs. No media is ever sent to or stored on any server.

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Safe Zone Overlay Tester