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Instagram Reels safe zone previewer
Upload your image or video and see where Instagram Reels overlays buttons, captions and navigation. Keep your content in the safe zone.
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Instagram Reels overlays like/comment/share buttons on the right, caption at the bottom and top nav bar. Keep key content centered.
Social app interfaces change over time. These overlays are practical planning guides, not official platform guarantees.
Instagram Reels UI overlay explained
Instagram Reels overlays a top navigation bar with the back button and Reels tab, a column of like, comment, share and save buttons on the right, and the caption, hashtags and audio information at the bottom. These elements cover roughly the top 7%, right 24%, and bottom 28% of the screen. Keep faces, text and key visuals centered and to the left.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the safe zone on Instagram Reels?
- The Reels safe zone is roughly the center-left area. Instagram overlays the top navigation bar, right-side action buttons (like, comment, share) and the caption area at the bottom. Keep important content centered and to the left.
- How is the Reels safe zone different from TikTok?
- The overlays are similar but not identical. Reels has a slightly different top bar and the action button column starts a bit lower. Use the platform-specific previewer for the most accurate result, or use the universal safe zone if you post to both.
- Can I preview a Reels cover photo?
- Yes. Upload your cover image to see how it looks with the Reels UI overlay. You can also use the dedicated Reels cover preview tool for a closer look.
- Is my image uploaded anywhere?
- No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your media never leaves your device.