Free Instagram Reels Safe Zone Checker

Quickly see how your Reels video sits inside Instagram’s interface. Perfect for creators and brands who want text, CTAs, and logos to stay clear of the username bar up top and the caption bar below.

Why Use an Instagram Safe Zone Template?

• Check text and branding visibility before posting.
• Ensure thumbnails and CTAs are never cropped or blocked.
• Align your edits with real Instagram overlay zones.
• Optimize Reels ads and sponsored videos without guesswork.
• Catch layout issues early and skip costly re-edits.

Instagram Reels Safe Zone Guidelines

Use these spacing rules to keep text, logos, and CTAs clear of Instagram’s overlay bars:

• Top margin:

Start important text or graphics about 200 px below the top edge so the username bar never hides them.

• Bottom margin:

Leave the lower 250 px empty. That area fills up with captions, likes, comments, and share icons once the Reel is live.

• Side padding:

Keep roughly 50 px of breathing room on both the left and right sides to avoid edge cropping.

How to Preview Instagram Reels Safe Zones

• Upload your vertical video (1080 × 1920 works best).
• The Instagram UI overlay loads automatically.
• Play the clip and check spacing around captions, buttons, and the username bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the overlay accurate?

Yes. It reflects Instagram’s 2025 mobile layout.

• Will my video upload to any server?

No. Everything stays in your browser.

• Can I test different templates?

Yes. Use the overlay input to add any PNG.

• Does it cost anything?

Zero. No watermark, no login, no paywall.