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YouTube Shorts safe zone
On a 1080 by 1920 pixel frame for a YouTube Short, keep text, faces and logos out of the top 288 pixels, the bottom 672 pixels, 48 pixels on the left and 192 pixels on the right. That leaves about 39% of the frame clear. These are Google’s own numbers, published for vertical video ads on YouTube, which run in Shorts.
| Top margin | 288 pxSearch and menu buttons |
|---|---|
| Bottom margin | 672 pxChannel name, subscribe button, title and sound |
| Left margin | 48 px |
| Right margin | 192 pxLike, dislike, comment, share and remix buttons on the right |
| Published for | Vertical video ads on YouTube, which run in ShortsPublished by Google |
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.
- YouTube Shorts: Google prints these pixel values on the 1080 by 1920 safe zone image in its help article on vertical video ads for YouTube. Google Ads help, safe zones for vertical video ads on YouTube
Check your frame for YouTube Shorts
Drop an image or a video to see YouTube's buttons and caption over it, then switch platforms to compare. Your browser opens the file on your device, so it never leaves it.
YouTube Shorts on a 1080x1920 frame
- Top: 288 px
- Bottom: 672 px
- Left: 48 px
- Right: 192 px
About 39% of the frame stays clear. Google publishes these numbers for vertical video ads on YouTube, which run in Shorts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube Shorts safe zone?
On a 1080 by 1920 pixel frame for a YouTube Short, keep text, faces and logos out of the top 288 pixels, the bottom 672 pixels, 48 pixels on the left and 192 pixels on the right. That leaves about 39% of the frame clear. These are Google’s own numbers, published for vertical video ads on YouTube, which run in Shorts.
What size is the YouTube Shorts safe zone in pixels?
On a 1080 by 1920 frame the area inside the margins is 840 by 960 pixels, starting 48 pixels from the left and 288 pixels from the top.
What covers the edges of a YouTube Short?
At the top: Search and menu buttons. At the bottom: Channel name, subscribe button, title and sound. At the sides: Like, dislike, comment, share and remix buttons on the right.
Can I download a YouTube Shorts 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.