Safe Area Previewer: TikTok and Reels UI Overlay
Visualize TikTok and Reels UI overlays on your video to ensure text and faces aren't covered using our browser-based core.
Nothing is more frustrating than finishing a video only to realize your captions are covered by the TikTok "Follow" button or the Instagram Reels caption area. Our Safe Area Previewer lets you visualize these UI overlays before you publish, ensuring your content is perfectly framed.
Using our proprietary browser-based core, you can check your compositions locally and privately.
Why use a safe area previewer?
- Perfect Text Placement: Ensure your subtitles and call-to-actions are always readable.
- Avoid UI Clutter: Keep faces and important visual elements away from buttons, icons, and descriptions.
- Multi-Platform Check: Quickly toggle between TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts layouts.
Fast Workflow
- Upload your vertical video.
- Select the platform UI you want to preview (TikTok, Reels, or Shorts).
- The tool applies a transparent overlay representing the platform's buttons and text areas.
- Adjust your content or placement based on the visual guide.
- Export your video once you're confident in the framing.
Pro Tips
- The "Safe Zone": Generally, keep all critical information in the middle 70% of the screen.
- Left Side Priority: On TikTok, the right side is heavily cluttered with engagement buttons (Like, Comment, Share).
- Bottom Clearance: Platform descriptions can take up significant space at the bottom. Leave plenty of room for your hardcoded subtitles.
Checklist
- Video is uploaded and platform UI is selected.
- Subtitles are visible and not covered by UI icons.
- Faces are centered and clear of overlay elements.
- Composition is verified for all target platforms.
FAQ
Does this tool edit my video? It provides a visual guide and can export with the guide if needed, but primarily it's for verifying your composition before final render.
Are the UI overlays up to date? We regularly update our UI mockups to match the latest app versions of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Is my video uploaded to a server? No. All processing and previewing happen locally in your browser for maximum privacy.
Ready to automate your social media?
Join thousands of businesses and creators who trust AutoPoster AI to automate their social media presence.