YouTube Shorts
Safe Zone Checker
See your Short the way viewers will, with the like and comment rail, channel row, Subscribe button, title and progress bar on top. Find out whether your captions, face or logo get hidden, for organic Shorts and Shorts ads.
1Upload creative
Upload an image, video or cover frame
Best at 1080 × 1920 px. Your file never leaves your browser.
2Select placement
YouTube Shorts: 1080 × 1920 pxApproximate
- Top
- 240 px (13%)
- Bottom
- 670 px (35%)
- Left / right
- 60 px / 190 px
- Safe area
- 830 × 1010 px
Source: Approximate: widely cited creator values; YouTube publishes no Shorts pixel numbers.
3Display options
YouTube Shorts Preview
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Platforms auto-crop media that isn't 9:16 to fill the frame. Upload 1080 × 1920 px to avoid surprises.
The overlay PNG holds the layers you have switched on, ready to drop on top of your design in Canva, Figma or Photoshop. Free, no email needed.
Safe zone check
- Top 240 px (13%): search and menu buttons.
- Bottom 670 px (35%): channel name, Subscribe button, title, sound and navigation bar.
- Left 60 px, right 190 px: like, dislike, comment, share and remix buttons on the right edge.
- These margins are approximate. The platform does not publish exact numbers, so we use conservative values.
If any text, face or logo touches the red striped areas or sits under the app buttons, move it inside the green outline.
How to check the YouTube Shorts safe zone
Three quick steps, all in your browser.
1. Upload your Short
Add the video, a still from it or your thumbnail frame. Scrub the video to the moment with the most on-screen text.
2. Choose Shorts or Shorts Ads
Organic Shorts show a Subscribe button and sound line; Shorts ads add a “Sponsored” label and a call-to-action button, so the bottom zone is taller.
3. Fix and export
Nudge titles and burned-in captions inside the green outline, then grab the transparent overlay for your editor or export the checked frame.
YouTube Shorts safe zone dimensions
YouTube does not publish pixel values for the Shorts interface. These are conservative approximate margins at 1080×1920, chosen to clear the button rail, channel row and title on common phones.
| Placement | Size | Top | Bottom | Left / Right | Safe area | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube ShortsApprox. | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 240 px | 670 px | 60 / 190 px | 830×1010 | Approximate: widely cited creator values; YouTube publishes no Shorts pixel numbers |
| YouTube Shorts AdsApprox. | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 240 px | 760 px | 60 / 190 px | 830×920 | Approximate: organic Shorts values plus ~90 px for the ad call-to-action button |
YouTube Shorts vs TikTok vs Instagram Reels safe zones
Shorts needs the widest right-hand margin of the three because its rail stacks like, dislike, comment, share and remix above the sound thumbnail. Its bottom band is similar to Reels, since the channel row, Subscribe button and two-line title sit above the navigation bar.
TikTok leaves a little more vertical room at the bottom, while Reels asks for a smaller side margin. If you cross-post one vertical video, keeping text within the Shorts safe area usually keeps it clear on the other two as well.
| Placement | Size | Top | Bottom | Left / Right | Safe area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube ShortsApprox. | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 240 px | 670 px | 60 / 190 px | 830×1010 |
| TikTok FeedApprox. | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 160 px | 480 px | 60 / 140 px | 880×1280 |
| Instagram Reels | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 670 px | 65 / 65 px | 950×1000 |
What this tool helps you with
Stop guessing where the app will cover your content.
Shorts UI Overlay
Like, dislike, comment, share and remix rail, channel row with Subscribe, title, sound line and the red progress bar.
Labelled Unsafe Areas
Hatched bands marked “Search & Menu”, “Subscribe & Info” and “Buttons” so you know what covers each edge.
Overlay for Your Editor
Download a transparent 1080×1920 PNG to use as a guide layer in Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve or Canva.
Runs in Your Browser
Your video never leaves your device. No account, no upload, no email gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the YouTube Shorts safe zone.
What is the YouTube Shorts safe zone?
It is the central part of the 1080×1920 frame that the Shorts interface does not cover. This tool uses approximately 240 px at the top, 670 px at the bottom, 190 px on the right and 60 px on the left, leaving a safe area of about 830×1010 px.
Does YouTube publish official Shorts safe zone numbers?
Not as fixed pixel values. The Shorts layout also shifts slightly between phones and app versions, so the values here are deliberately conservative and labelled approximate.
How are Shorts ads different?
Shorts ads add a call-to-action button and a “Sponsored” label above the title, so the checker adds about 90 px to the bottom margin for the Shorts Ads placement.
Where should I put captions on a YouTube Short?
Keep burned-in captions just above the middle of the frame and away from the right edge. Captions placed low in the frame often collide with the title and channel row.
What size should a YouTube Short be?
Use a 9:16 vertical video at 1080×1920 px. Other shapes are cropped or shown with bars, which changes where your content sits.
Is this YouTube Shorts safe zone checker free?
Yes, it is free with no signup, and your files stay on your device.