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TikTok safe zone previewer
Upload your image or video and see exactly where TikTok overlays usernames, captions and action buttons. Keep your content in the safe zone.
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TikTok overlays profile picture, like/comment/share buttons and caption area. Keep text and faces in the center.
Social app interfaces change over time. These overlays are practical planning guides, not official platform guarantees.
TikTok UI overlay explained
TikTok overlays several UI elements on top of your video: the username and profile picture at the top, like/comment/share/bookmark buttons stacked on the right, and the caption, hashtags and sound information at the bottom. These cover roughly the top 6%, right 22%, and bottom 30% of the screen. Keep faces, text and products in the center-left safe zone to ensure they are fully visible.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the safe zone on TikTok?
- The TikTok safe zone is roughly the center-left area of the screen. The right side has like, comment and share buttons, the top has the status bar and username, and the bottom has the caption and sound icon. Keep important content in the center-left.
- Why does my TikTok text get hidden?
- TikTok overlays a username at the top, action buttons on the right and a caption area at the bottom. Text placed in these regions is partially or fully hidden behind the UI.
- Can I download the TikTok safe zone overlay?
- Yes. Click 'Download overlay PNG' to save a transparent overlay image you can use in your video editor to check placement.
- Is my video uploaded to a server?
- No. Your media never leaves your browser. The safe zone previewer processes everything locally.