Safe-Zone Overlay
Don't let the UI block your content. Preview how your Reels, TikToks, and Shorts will look with platform interfaces on top.
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Supports 9:16 PNG, JPG, WEBP
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Safe-Zone Overlay: Maximize your Engagement
Preview how your Reels, TikToks, and Shorts will look with platform interfaces. Ensure your content remains visible and unobstructed.
The Strategy of Visual Placement
Modern social media platforms use persistent UI overlays that can obscure critical parts of your message. Designing for 'Safe Zones' is essential for professional engagement.
Why Safe Zones Matter
- Avoid UI Obstruction: Keep text and faces out of the bottom 20% and right-side 15% of the screen.
- Platform Ratios: Different platforms use different overlay heights. Our tool maps these variations precisely.
- Professional Polish: Content that respects safe zones leads to higher watch time and lower bounce rates.
- 9:16 Design: While 9:16 is the standard, the viewable area is significantly reduced by native app interfaces.
Creative Best Practices
Place primary captions and call-to-actions in the center-top or center-middle areas. Use high-contrast colors to ensure your content remains visible even behind semi-transparent UI elements.
Platform Accuracy
Simulation profiles for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts updated to current UI standards.
Dead Zone Mapping
Identify critical 'blind spots' where buttons, captions, and profile icons obscure your visual content.
Creative Assurance
Ensure call-to-actions and subtitles are perfectly positioned for maximum readability and conversion.
Device Simulation
High-fidelity phone mockup provides a realistic context of how users experience your media.
Enterprise Grade Tools for Everyone
GraphiKly tools are engineered with a privacy-first approach. All processing happens directly in your browser using modern WebAssembly and WebGL technology. No data ever leaves your device.