Social Media Safe Zone Visualizer
Check vertical video and image layouts against reference interface zones for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Use the overlays to reduce the chance that important text, faces, or graphics sit behind platform controls.
Free to use. No account or subscription required.
Safe Zone Visualizer
Preview a vertical video or image against reference interface overlays for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
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MP4, MOV, or PNG/JPG
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Danger Zone Opacity
How to Use This Safe Zone Visualizer
- Upload your media: Select a vertical video or image frame. The current page displays the selected media using a browser object URL.
- Select a reference overlay: Choose TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts to display the corresponding template.
- Check important elements: Keep essential captions, faces, logos, and calls to action away from highlighted areas. The overlays are reference guides, not guarantees of the live app UI on every device or version.
Vertical Video Interface Reference Zones
| Platform | Bottom UI (Captions/Title) | Right UI (Action Buttons) |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok | Reference overlay: bottom 36.8% | Reference overlay: right 22.4% |
| IG Reels | Reference overlay: bottom 20.8% | Reference overlay: right 11.1% |
| YT Shorts | Reference overlay: bottom 23.4% | Reference overlay: right 13.8% |
These percentages are built into this visualizer as reference templates. Social platforms can change interface placement, controls, and safe areas across app versions, devices, account states, and content types, so use the overlay as a layout aid rather than a guaranteed pixel-perfect specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep text safe on Instagram Reels?
Use the Instagram Reels overlay as a visual guide and keep essential text and graphics away from areas where interface controls may appear. Exact UI placement can vary by app version and device.
Are TikTok and Reels safe zones the same?
No. The templates use different reference boundaries. Check each target platform separately when the same creative will be published across multiple apps.
Do my videos get uploaded to a server?
The selected media is displayed locally in the browser with a temporary object URL. This page does not send the selected file to a K Tools processing endpoint. Normal page services such as analytics can still load.