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Facebook Reels
Safe Zone Checker.

Keep the good part in view.
Check your video before the interface covers it.

Your guide, ready to use.

Transparent center. No video included.

Download overlay PNG
Sample image · 9:16 preview
Video fit
Sample product creative for checking Reels safe-zone placement
Reels··· 1.2K 48 Share Your pageFollowYour caption appears here…Original audio · Your pageLearn more
TOP · 14%BOTTOM · 35%Keep key text, logos and details inside the outline.
SHADED EDGES

Keep the important
parts inside the outline.

Text · Logos · Subtitles
0:00 / 0:00

Clear area950 × 979 px
Top / bottom269 / 672 px
Left / right65 / 65 px

At 1080 × 1920. Preview overlays are not an exact live Facebook interface.

CHECK THE DETAILS THAT MATTER

A little room.
A clearer message.

Try a guide below. If you have already added a video, it stays in place while the guide changes.

Facebook Reels safe-zone preview with a ceramic cup, a centered headline and shaded top and bottom margins.
Reels guide · Product video

Keep the product in focus

Give your headline room above the product. The shaded edges show where to avoid placing important details.

Facebook Reels ad planning example with a coastal scene, a headline in the clear area and extra space for captions and a call to action.
Extra bottom room · Interface preview

Room for the caption

Allow more space below your message. Use the illustrative Facebook interface to check the caption and call-to-action area.

Custom Facebook Reels text safe-area guide with flowers, generous side margins and a message kept inside the outlined center.
Custom guide · Wider side margins

A clearer place for subtitles

Try more breathing room at the sides and check each frame of your captions. Adjust this starting point for your actual placement.

BEFORE YOU POST

Check it here.
Keep it clear.

01

Preview your video.

Drop in your Facebook Reel. Watch the hook, scrub through subtitles and pause on the end card.

02

Check the edges.

Keep your key message inside the outline. Try the interface preview, or adjust the guide for your placement.

03

Take the guide with you.

Download the transparent PNG for CapCut, Canva, Premiere Pro or another editor. Remove the guide layer before exporting your finished Reel.

A safe area to start with.

The default 9:16 guide leaves 14% at the top, 35% at the bottom and 6% at each side. Adjust it for your creative and the placement you are checking.

These margins are a planning aid. Facebook can show different captions, buttons and crops. For the latest placement guidance, see Meta’s text overlay and safe-zone guidance and the Facebook Reels Ads Guide.

Just need the template?Download the default
Facebook Reels safe zone PNG
1080 × 1920 · Transparent center · Free

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Facebook Reels
safe-zone questions.

What is a Facebook Reels safe zone?

It is the part of a vertical video where you plan to keep important text, logos and details clear of the app interface. A caption, account name, action buttons or ad call to action can cover the edges of your Reel. This checker places an adjustable guide over your video so you can inspect it before posting.

How do I check my Facebook Reel?

Choose a video or drop it into the preview. Play it, pause on important moments and drag the timeline to inspect captions, logos and end cards. Toggle the illustrative Facebook interface or hide the guide to compare. The checker helps you inspect placement; it does not automatically detect text or approve an ad.

What are the safe-zone dimensions for a 1080 × 1920 Reel?

The Reels planning preset leaves 14% at the top, 35% at the bottom and 6% on each side. On a 1080 × 1920 canvas, that is about 269 px at the top, 672 px at the bottom and 65 px on each side, with a 950 × 979 px clear area. These are editable planning margins, not a guarantee for every device or placement.

Can I download the Facebook Reels safe zone as a transparent PNG?

Yes, for free and without an account. Download the overlay at 1080 × 1920, 1440 × 2560 or 2160 × 3840. Its center is transparent and the shaded margins remain visible. The PNG contains the guide only, not your video or the illustrative Facebook interface. You can download it before choosing a video.

How do I use the PNG in CapCut, Canva or Premiere Pro?

Import the PNG and place it above your video as a guide layer. Match the overlay to your full 9:16 canvas without cropping or stretching it. Keep essential captions, logos and calls to action inside the outline. Hide or delete the guide layer before exporting your finished video.

Is this the exact interface for every Facebook Reel or Reels ad?

No. Captions, controls, calls to action and cropping can vary by device, app version and placement. The interface preview is an illustration. Use the extra-bottom-room preset or adjust the margins, then check the final preview in Facebook or Meta Ads Manager.

Where should I put subtitles and text on a Reel?

Start inside the clear area, leaving breathing room around the outline. Scrub the whole video, including the opening hook and final frame. Long subtitles may wrap onto an extra line, and a moving logo can cross a boundary even if the first frame looks fine.

Does my video get uploaded?

No. Files you choose are opened locally in this browser tab. The tool does not send your video to a server. Your overlay preferences can be remembered on this device, but your video is not stored in your account or included in the PNG guide.

Which video files work?

Choose an MP4, WebM or MOV that your browser can play. MP4 with H.264 video is a useful fallback if a file does not open. You can also check a PNG, JPG or WebP still image. A non-vertical file can be shown in full or cropped to fill the 9:16 preview.

Can I download a preview frame with the overlay?

Yes. Pause on the frame you want and choose Save preview frame. That PNG includes the visible video frame or image and whichever preview overlays you have enabled. It is separate from Download overlay PNG, which always gives you the transparent guide only. This tool does not export an edited video.

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