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1080×1920 SAFE ZONE OVERLAY
YouTube ShortsSafe Zone Checker
For a 1080×1920 YouTube Short, keep captions, faces and logos inside the approximate green frame, away from the right-side controls and bottom title area. Upload a draft to check it, then switch to TikTok or Reels if needed.
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Image or video preview
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Overlay likely interface coverage
Red areasPlatform UI may cover content
Green outlineRecommended area for key content
LIVE PREVIEW
YouTube Shorts
KEEP THE
STORYIN FRAME.Your file will appear here immediatelyApproximate guide verified on 19 July 2026. UI placement can vary by app version, device, account and platform experiments.
PIXEL REFERENCE
YouTube Shorts 1080×1920 safe-zone reference
These rounded pixel values come from the same percentage measurements used by the live preview above.
| Area | Top-left position | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended key-content area | x 86, y 192 | 778 × 1,267 px |
| Top controls approximation | x 886, y 38 | 173 × 230 px |
| Right action buttons approximation | x 875, y 653 | 194 × 864 px |
| Title, description and audio approximation | x 0, y 1,517 | 1,080 × 403 px |
Last reviewed 19 July 2026. These are observed approximations, not an official universal specification; app version, device, account and platform tests can move the interface. Measurement method and limitations
HOW TO USE
Take ten seconds before export.
Pick the publishing app
Compare the different controls and description areas used by each platform.
Move the important parts
If captions, faces or logos meet a red area, move them inward in your editor.