Framing
Safe zone previewer
A safe zone is the part of a vertical video that platform chrome does not cover. The username, captions, and action buttons sit over your picture. Drop in a frame to see where they land, and keep what matters in the clear.
Nothing is uploaded. Your image stays in this browser.
How to use
Three steps
- 01 Add a still from your video, or read the layout against the placeholder.
- 02 Switch between Reels and TikTok to see how each app covers the frame.
- 03 Keep your logo, faces, and any text inside the dashed safe zone, then shoot.
Frequently asked
What is a safe zone in a vertical video?
A safe zone is the part of a vertical video that platform chrome does not cover. On Reels and TikTok, the username and sound sit near the top, captions run along the bottom, and a column of buttons hugs the right edge. Anything important, your logo, a price, a face, should stay inside the clear middle so it is never hidden.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The preview runs entirely in your browser. Your image is read locally and drawn onto a canvas. Nothing is sent to a server, and nothing is stored.
Why do Reels and TikTok have different safe zones?
Each app places its caption band, action buttons, and account row a little differently, so the covered regions shift between them. Toggle between the two to check your frame against both before you post.
Which aspect ratio should I shoot for?
Shoot 9:16 for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts. Use 1:1 for a feed-friendly square and 16:9 when the clip is headed for YouTube or a website. The previewer lets you check the same frame in all three.
Made by Teswir, which makes your shop's videos for you. Need a starting point? Try the script builder, or read how to shoot video on a phone.