100% Free Tool

Reels Safe Zone Checker

Upload your Reels cover or paste text placements to check if they'll be hidden by Instagram's UI overlays. Keep your content fully visible.

Check Your Safe Zone

Upload an image or use the interactive guide to check text placement.

Upload Image (Optional)

Click or drag your Reels cover image here PNG, JPG or WebP — up to 5MB

Reels Header

Action Buttons

Caption + Audio

Navigation Bar

Safe Zone Top

Safe Zone Bottom

Center Safe Area

Safe Zone Breakdown

Danger Zone — Hidden by Instagram's UI (header, buttons, caption, nav)

Caution Zone — Partially covered on some screens

Safe Zone — Fully visible on all devices

Check Text Placement

Enter where your text appears on the reel to verify it's in the safe zone.

Vertical Position

Text Size

Reels Layout Tips

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Keep hooks at the top (but not too top)

Place your hook text 20-25% from the top. The top 15% is covered by the "Reels" header and the account name overlay.

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Avoid the bottom 30%

The bottom section is covered by your username, caption, audio source, and the navigation bar. Keep CTA text above this zone.

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Leave right margin for action buttons

Like, comment, share, and save buttons appear on the right side. Keep text at least 15% away from the right edge.

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What Is the Instagram Reels Safe Zone?

The Instagram Reels safe zone is the area of the screen where your text, graphics, and key visual elements won't be hidden by Instagram's interface overlays. These includes the username header, like/comment buttons, caption text, audio source, and the bottom navigation bar.

Top Danger Zone

The top 15% of the screen is covered by the Reels title, account handle, and follow button. Anything you place here will be partially or fully hidden from viewers.

Bottom Danger Zone

The bottom 30% shows your caption (first 2 lines), audio source, and the profile scroll bar. Important CTA text placed here will be covered.

Right Margin

Like, comment, share, bookmark, and audio buttons stack vertically on the right side. Leave at least 80px or 15% of the width on the right edge clear of text.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instagram Reels safe zone size?

The safe zone is roughly the center 70-75% of the screen vertically. Top 15% and bottom 30% are covered by UI elements. Leave 15% margin on the right for action buttons and 10% on the left for spacing.

What size should Instagram Reels be in 2026?

Reels should be 1080x1920 pixels (9:16 portrait). This fills the full phone screen and provides the best viewing experience.

Where should I put text on Instagram Reels?

Place text in the center or upper-middle area. Your hook/title should be 20-25% from the top. Keep text centered horizontally with right margins for action buttons. Use this tool to verify placement.

Why does my Reels text get cut off?

Your text is likely falling within areas covered by Instagram's UI overlays — the header at top, the caption and audio at the bottom, or the action buttons on the right. Use this checker to find the safe zone before publishing.