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TikTok safe zone
On a 1080 by 1920 pixel frame for a TikTok video, keep text, faces and logos out of the top 240 pixels, the bottom 660 pixels and 120 pixels on each side. TikTok’s profile picture, like, comment, save and share buttons also cover a column 180 pixels wide inside the right margin, starting 840 pixels from the top. That leaves about 38% of the frame clear. These are TikTok’s own numbers, published for in-feed ads on TikTok. TikTok’s file does not print the width of the button column, so Socialync measured it from that file.
| Top margin | 240 pxFollowing and For You tabs, and search |
|---|---|
| Bottom margin | 660 pxUsername, caption and sound |
| Side margins | 120 px eachEdges that can be cropped on some screens |
| Button column | 180 px wide, from 840 px down*Profile picture, like, comment, save and share buttons |
| Published for | In-feed ads on TikTokPublished by TikTok, column width measured |
* Measured by Socialync or not confirmed by TikTok, 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.
- TikTok: TikTok publishes its safe zone as a template file on its In-Feed Ads help page. The file prints the top, bottom and side margins and the height of the button column on a 720 by 1280 frame, and they are scaled here to 1080 by 1920. The file does not print the width of the button column, so Socialync measured it from the file itself. TikTok Ads help, In-Feed Ads specifications and safe zone files, TikTok In-Feed safe zone file (standard, left to right)
Check your frame for TikTok
Drop an image or a video to see TikTok's buttons and caption over it, then switch platforms to compare. Your browser opens the file on your device, so it never leaves it.
TikTok on a 1080x1920 frame
- Top: 240 px
- Bottom: 660 px
- Each side: 120 px
- Button column: 180 px wide, from 840 px down
About 38% of the frame stays clear. Some numbers here are measured or not confirmed by TikTok. See the notes under the table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the TikTok safe zone?
On a 1080 by 1920 pixel frame for a TikTok video, keep text, faces and logos out of the top 240 pixels, the bottom 660 pixels and 120 pixels on each side. TikTok’s profile picture, like, comment, save and share buttons also cover a column 180 pixels wide inside the right margin, starting 840 pixels from the top. That leaves about 38% of the frame clear. These are TikTok’s own numbers, published for in-feed ads on TikTok. TikTok’s file does not print the width of the button column, so Socialync measured it from that file.
What size is the TikTok safe zone in pixels?
On a 1080 by 1920 frame the area inside the margins is 840 by 1020 pixels, starting 120 pixels from the left and 240 pixels from the top. TikTok’s profile picture, like, comment, save and share buttons also cover a column 180 pixels wide inside the right margin, starting 840 pixels from the top.
What covers the edges of a TikTok video?
At the top: Following and For You tabs, and search. At the bottom: Username, caption and sound. At the sides: Edges that can be cropped on some screens.
Can I download a TikTok 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.