9:16 SAFE ZONE CHECKER

Before your captions get covered,check the frame.

Overlay common Shorts, TikTok and Reels interface areas to check whether captions, faces and logos stay visible before you publish.

1

Add your content

Image or video preview

Your file stays on this device and is never uploaded by Short Safe.

2

Choose a platform

Overlay likely interface coverage

Red areasPlatform UI may cover content
Green outlineRecommended area for key content

LIVE PREVIEW

YouTube Shorts

9 : 16

KEEP THE

STORYIN FRAME.Your file will appear here immediately
Shorts
Recommended key-content area
Top controls
Action buttons
Title · description · audio

Approximate guide verified on 19 July 2026. UI placement can vary by app version, device, account and platform experiments.

HOW TO USE

Take ten seconds before export.

01

Add a 9:16 file

Select a vertical image or video. It appears instantly without a server upload.

02

Pick the publishing app

Compare the different controls and description areas used by each platform.

03

Move the important parts

If captions, faces or logos meet a red area, move them inward in your editor.