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Zones are approximate and based on current app layouts, which change from time to time. Keep faces and text inside the outline.
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Start a videoHow to use the shorts safe zone checker
- Add a frameDrop a screenshot or the video itself; scrub to any moment.
- Pick the platformShorts, TikTok and Reels cover different parts.
- Move what’s coveredKeep faces, captions and text inside the outline. Download the overlay for your editor.
Questions
What is the safe zone for YouTube Shorts?
Roughly the middle of the frame: avoid the top 12%, the bottom 25–30% where the title and channel row sit, and the right edge where the buttons are.
Can I use the overlay in my editor?
Yes. Download the PNG and put it on the top track of a 1080×1920 timeline, then hide it before export.
Is my frame uploaded?
No. It is drawn in your browser.