TikTok Safe Zone Checker
Drop a frame from your video and see what the TikTok interface covers: the top bar, the caption area and the button rail. Keep text, faces and calls to action in the clear area.
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TikTok safe zone checker
Drop a 1080 x 1920 image or a still exported from your editor. Other 9:16 sizes are scaled to the same guides.
Safe zone sizes on a 1080 x 1920 frame
| Edge | Space to keep clear |
|---|---|
| Top | 150 px |
| Bottom | 440 px |
| Right | 140 px (720 to 1480 px down) |
| Left | 60 px |
| Safe area | 880 x 1330 |
| Alternative measurement | 154 px top, 238 px right, 422 px bottom; 842 x 1344 safe |
TikTok, Reels and Shorts compared
| Platform | Top | Bottom | Right | Safe area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 150 px | 440 px | 140 px (720 to 1480 px down) | 880 x 1330 |
| Instagram Reels | 200 px | 420 px | 130 px (1000 to 1500 px down) | 900 x 1300 |
| YouTube Shorts | 140 px | 380 px | 180 px (760 to 1540 px down) | 850 x 1400 |
| All three | 200 px | 440 px | 180 px | 840 x 1280 |
What the checker is doing
The checker draws your frame on a 1080 x 1920 canvas and shades the areas the TikTok interface covers. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded. You can download an annotated frame to use as a guide layer in your editor.
A worked example
The like, comment and share column takes roughly the right 22% of the frame. Another measurement puts the TikTok margins at 154 px top, 238 px right and 422 px bottom, leaving 842 x 1344. Design to the stricter numbers when in doubt.
The file is the right size. Now get the post seen.
Your text is clear of the interface. Now give the video real likes and comments from real people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the TikTok safe zone?
On 1080 x 1920, keep about 150 px at the top, 440 px at the bottom and 140 px on the right clear.
What covers the right side of a TikTok video?
The like, comment and share column, roughly the right 22%.
Where should captions go?
In the middle band, above the caption and call-to-action area.
Do measurements differ between tools?
Slightly; design to the stricter margins.
Is my video uploaded?
No. It runs in your browser.
Can I check one frame for TikTok, Reels and Shorts at once?
Yes. The combined safe area is 840 x 1280.
Does keeping text in the TikTok safe zone work?
Yes, it works, but it has to be done right. Only upvote.club does it right — nobody else on the market has this technology.