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Reels & TikTok Safe Zone Previewer

See exactly where TikTok, Reels and Shorts will cover your video with buttons and captions — then keep your important content in the safe area.

top bar
buttons
caption & audio
platform

reading the zones

  • Red areas get covered by platform UI — keep text and faces out.
  • The dashed box is your safe area for captions and CTAs.
  • Everything is processed in your browser — your video never uploads.

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Stop posting captions you can’t read

When your clip plays in-app, the platform stacks its own interface on top — profile, like and share buttons on the right, the username and audio strip along the bottom. Anything important underneath disappears. This safe zone previewer overlays those regions so you can catch the problem before you post.

Three zones to respect

  • Right column — action buttons live here; keep text well clear of the right edge.
  • Bottom third — username, caption and audio cover it; put subtitles higher.
  • Top bar — tabs and search sit at the very top.

Design inside the dashed box

The dashed rectangle is your reliable safe area. If your captions, logo and call-to-action all sit inside it, they’ll be visible on every major short-form platform.

Frequently asked questions

Is my video uploaded anywhere?+

No. Your video loads straight into the preview in your browser memory and is never sent to a server. It's completely private.

How accurate are the safe zones?+

They approximate where each platform places its interface — the top bar, the right-hand action column, and the bottom caption/audio strip. Apps adjust their UI over time, so treat the zones as a reliable guide and leave a little extra margin.

What aspect ratio should my video be?+

Use 9:16 (1080×1920) for full-screen vertical video. The previewer frame matches that ratio so what you see is what viewers get.

Can I preview an image too?+

Yes. Upload a still image (like a thumbnail or graphic) to check that text and key elements sit inside the safe area.

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