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Safe Zone & Crop Overlay

100% Free Utility

Preview critical safe zones for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube thumbnails, and Stories with live interactive UI overlays.

20 free uses/day

This tool uses 2 free uses.

Processed in browser — zero server uploads

Drop image to check social safe zones

Supports JPG, PNG, WebP · Visual UI overlays for Reels, TikTok, YouTube & Stories

JPG, PNG, WebP, SVG, GIF, AVIF (Max 50MB per file)

Multi-file drag & drop supported (up to 7 files free)

Inspector & SettingsStudio Specs

Workflow Guide

How to use Safe Zone & Crop Overlay in 3 steps

01

Upload Design or Video Frame

Drag and drop any JPG, PNG, or WebP image into the safe-zone inspector canvas.

02

Select Social Platform Preset

Switch between Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Thumbnails, or Stories to project live platform UI overlays.

03

Verify Safe Margin Clearance

Ensure important captions, logos, and focal graphics sit inside the green safe zone boundaries.

Production Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Vertical video platforms render native overlays including creator profiles, captions, music discs, like counters, and comment sidebars directly on top of your media. Content positioned outside safe zones is obscured.

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