Is the Reels safe zone the same as TikTok's?

No — the button positions and bottom bar differ. It's worth checking each platform you post to, which is why you can switch between them here.

How much margin should I leave?

Keep essential text within the clear central band and away from the bottom third, where captions and controls sit.

What size should my Reels frame be for an accurate check?

Export a frame at 1080 by 1920 pixels, the 9:16 format Reels plays at. A frame in another ratio will not match where the app actually places its buttons, so the check loses its value.

Can I use a screenshot from my editing app instead of exporting a frame?

Yes, as long as the screenshot shows only the video frame at 9:16 and not the editor's timeline or panels. Crop the screenshot to the frame first so the overlay lines up correctly.

Instagram Reels Safe Zone Checker

See the Instagram Reels safe zone so captions and key visuals aren't covered.

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Drop an image here or click to choose

drop your design/screenshot (9:16 works best) — checked on your device

Instagram Reels covers more of the frame than people expect. Down the right side sits the column of like, comment, share and save buttons; along the bottom run the account name, the caption, the audio tag and the Follow button; across the top is the Reels title. Drop a frame or a screenshot of your video here and the Reels interface is drawn over it, with the covered zones shown in red.

Check that subtitles, a product price or a logo stays outside the red, and that the key subject is not sitting under the caption block. Since the same video often goes to TikTok and Shorts too, switch platforms in the tool and find a placement that survives all of them, and download the marked-up preview for whoever edits your videos. The image is checked on your device and never uploaded.

Two honest caveats. Instagram moves its buttons and changes the size of the caption area from time to time, and a Reel also appears cropped in the feed and on the profile grid, so treat the zones here as a margin to stay well inside rather than a line to run up to. For a frame, export at 1080 by 1920 so the overlay matches the real 9:16 player.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Reels safe zone the same as TikTok's?: No — the button positions and bottom bar differ. It's worth checking each platform you post to, which is why you can switch between them here.
How much margin should I leave?: Keep essential text within the clear central band and away from the bottom third, where captions and controls sit.
What size should my Reels frame be for an accurate check?: Export a frame at 1080 by 1920 pixels, the 9:16 format Reels plays at. A frame in another ratio will not match where the app actually places its buttons, so the check loses its value.
Can I use a screenshot from my editing app instead of exporting a frame?: Yes, as long as the screenshot shows only the video frame at 9:16 and not the editor's timeline or panels. Crop the screenshot to the frame first so the overlay lines up correctly.

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