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Vertical safe zone checker

Upload a poster or still and see where TikTok/Reels UI chrome usually sits on a 9:16 frame. Runs in your browser — no signup. Then assemble the cut in ReelWorkshop when you are ready.

Showing Sample frame · center-cropped to 9:16 · approximate UI bands (top 12%, bottom 20%, right 14%).

What the overlay means

Danger bands — top status/username, bottom captions/nav, and right-side actions often cover these areas.
Safe rectangle — keep faces, logos, and on-screen text inside the dashed box.
Top12%UI / status
Bottom20%captions / nav
Right14%actions chrome
Left4%edge margin
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FAQ

Quick answers about title-safe margins on vertical video.

What is a vertical safe zone for TikTok and Reels?

Platform chrome (status bar, username, captions, like/comment buttons, and bottom nav) covers parts of a 9:16 frame. The safe zone is the center rectangle where faces, text, and logos stay readable. This tool draws approximate title-safe / danger bands so you can check a poster or still before you post.

Does this tool require an account?

No. Everything runs in your browser with no signup and no upload to our servers. When you are ready to assemble real clips into a vertical MP4, you can try ReelWorkshop editing free and export finished files on Starter.

How accurate are the danger bands?

They are creative guidance based on common TikTok/Reels UI chrome (about 12% top, 20% bottom, plus side action chrome). Exact pixels shift by device and app version — treat the overlay as a check, then preview on your phone before publishing.

What image should I upload?

Any poster, thumbnail, or still frame. Non-9:16 images are center-cropped to 9:16 (cover) so you see what a vertical crop keeps. Or tap Use sample frame to try the overlay instantly.

Can ReelWorkshop help after I check safe zones?

Yes. Import your own clips, arrange and trim the sequence, and preview in the browser for free. Finished MP4 export is on Starter at $19.99/mo — edit and preview stay free. No auto-highlights or scheduling claims.