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Facebook Reels safe zone
On a 1080 by 1920 pixel frame for a Facebook Reel, keep text, faces and logos out of the top 14% (about 269 pixels), the bottom 35% (672 pixels) and 6% (about 65 pixels) on each side. That leaves about 45% of the frame clear. Meta’s ad spec page for Facebook Reels did not load when we checked. Meta’s Reels ads page covers Facebook and Instagram together and points to one Reels safe zone, so these are the margins Meta prints for Instagram Reels. Check them against a Facebook Reel on your own phone.
| Top margin | 14% (about 269 px)*Reels title, search and profile buttons |
|---|---|
| Bottom margin | 35% (672 px)*Page name, caption and audio, with the like, comment and share buttons in the lower right |
| Side margins | 6% (about 65 px) each*Edges that can be cropped on some screens |
| Published for | Reels ads on Facebook and InstagramNot confirmed by Meta for Facebook Reels |
* Measured by Socialync or not confirmed by Meta, as the note below explains.
Platforms publish safe zones for ads only, so those are the numbers here, read on each platform's own pages and files on October 11, 2026. The buttons and text drawn on the overlay show where the app puts them and are there for reference. The shaded areas are the published numbers.
- Facebook Reels: Meta’s ad spec page for Facebook Reels did not load when we checked. Meta’s Reels ads page covers Facebook and Instagram together and points to one Reels safe zone, so these are the margins Meta prints for Instagram Reels. Check them against a Facebook Reel on your own phone. Meta, Instagram and Facebook Reels ads, Meta ads guide, Instagram Reels video specs
Check your frame for Facebook Reels
Drop an image or a video to see Facebook's buttons and caption over it, then switch platforms to compare. Your browser opens the file on your device, so it never leaves it.
Facebook Reels on a 1080x1920 frame
- Top: 14% (about 269 px)
- Bottom: 35% (672 px)
- Each side: 6% (about 65 px)
About 45% of the frame stays clear. Some numbers here are measured or not confirmed by Meta. See the notes under the table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Facebook Reels safe zone?
On a 1080 by 1920 pixel frame for a Facebook Reel, keep text, faces and logos out of the top 14% (about 269 pixels), the bottom 35% (672 pixels) and 6% (about 65 pixels) on each side. That leaves about 45% of the frame clear. Meta’s ad spec page for Facebook Reels did not load when we checked. Meta’s Reels ads page covers Facebook and Instagram together and points to one Reels safe zone, so these are the margins Meta prints for Instagram Reels. Check them against a Facebook Reel on your own phone.
What size is the Facebook Reels safe zone in pixels?
On a 1080 by 1920 frame the area inside the margins is about 950 by 979 pixels, starting about 65 pixels from the left and 269 pixels from the top.
What covers the edges of a Facebook Reel?
At the top: Reels title, search and profile buttons. At the bottom: Page name, caption and audio, with the like, comment and share buttons in the lower right. At the sides: Edges that can be cropped on some screens.
Can I download a Facebook Reels safe zone template?
Yes. Each platform has a free, transparent 1080x1920 PNG and SVG with the covered areas shaded and the clear area outlined. Put it on the top track in CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or Canva, keep your text inside the green outline, then hide the layer before you export.
Does the checker upload my image or video?
No. Your browser opens the file on your device and draws the overlay on top of it. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Are these safe zones for ads or for regular posts?
TikTok, Meta and Google publish their safe zones for ads, and those are the only official numbers. Ads play in the same full screen feed as regular posts, with the same caption, buttons and username, and add a call to action button.
Safe zones for every platform
| Platform | Top | Bottom | Left | Right | Also covered | Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 240 px | 660 px | 120 px | 120 px | Button column 180 px wide, from 840 px down* | Published by TikTok, column width measured |
| Instagram Reels | 14% (about 269 px) | 35% (672 px) | 6% (about 65 px) | 6% (about 65 px) | Nothing beyond the margins | Published by Meta |
| YouTube Shorts | 288 px | 672 px | 48 px | 192 px | Nothing beyond the margins | Published by Google |
| Facebook Reels | 14% (about 269 px)* | 35% (672 px)* | 6% (about 65 px)* | 6% (about 65 px)* | Nothing beyond the margins | Not confirmed by Meta for Facebook Reels |
| Instagram Stories | 14% (about 269 px) | 35% (672 px) | 6% (about 65 px) | 6% (about 65 px) | Nothing beyond the margins | Published by Meta |
Pixels are on a 1080x1920 frame. Percent values are the platform's own; their pixel values are rounded. * Measured by Socialync or not confirmed by the platform, as the notes below explain.