Instagram Reel Safe Zone Checker
Test your 9:16 vertical Reels and Stories against real Instagram UI buttons, captions, and profile grid crops so text never gets hidden.
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Learn about Instagram Reel dimensions, safe margins, and UI overlay areas.
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Contact usThe Reel Safe Zone is the central area of a 9:16 vertical video (1080×1920 px) where subtitles, text, and key visuals remain visible without being covered by Instagram's interface (like buttons, audio title, profile name, and search bar).
Keep critical text, stickers, and faces at least 220 pixels from the top, 420 pixels from the bottom, and 120 pixels from the right edge. Also keep important content within the center 1080×1080 area so it looks great on the profile grid.
Yes. You can upload an MP4/WebM video or a PNG/JPG graphic, or use our sample Reel template to test your creative against real Instagram UI buttons before posting.
Yes. You can export a high-resolution snapshot with or without the UI guides to share with clients, editors, or team members for feedback.
Upload a Reel Video or Graphic
Drag & drop MP4, MOV, WebM, PNG, or JPG · 9:16 recommended
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Safe Zone Settings
Toggle guides and simulated interface
Safe Zone Rule of Thumb:
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