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| Edge | Keep clear | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Top | 192 px (10%) | Search, camera & menu |
| Bottom | 480 px (25%) | Channel, title, Subscribe & sound |
| Left | 0 px (0%) | – |
| Right | 108 px (10%) | Like, dislike, comment, share, remix |
How to check the YouTube Shorts safe zone
Upload a frame
Drop a screenshot or the video itself on the 9:16 frame. For a video, pick the frame with the slider.
Check the red areas
Red areas are covered by the search bar, the like, comment and share buttons, the channel name, the title and Subscribe. Switch to "Vertical video ads" for the stricter ad template.
Download the template
Download the transparent PNG and put it on top of your timeline while you edit.
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What is the YouTube Shorts safe zone?
Google advises keeping critical elements out of the top 10%, the bottom 25% and the right 10% of a Short, where the channel name, title and engagement buttons sit. On a 1080×1920 video that’s 192 px at the top, 480 px at the bottom and 108 px on the right. Ads add a call-to-action button, so Google’s ad overlay is stricter: 288 px top, 672 px bottom, 48 px left and 192 px right.
YouTube Shorts safe zone tips
- Keep text and faces between 192 px and 1,440 px from the top of a 1080×1920 frame.
- The buttons run down the right side: keep about 108 px clear on the right, more in the lower half.
- The bottom quarter holds the channel name, title and Subscribe button: never put captions there.
- Running the Short as an ad? Use the stricter "Vertical video ads" template.
- Preview the Short in the YouTube app before you publish to confirm nothing important is hidden on a real phone.
A safe zone check in seconds
Google’s Numbers
Uses Google’s guidance for Shorts (top 10%, bottom 25%, right 10%) and the stricter Google Ads vertical overlay, in pixels for 1080×1920.
Your Own Frame
Upload a screenshot or a video and see the overlay on your real content, with buttons and caption placeholders.
PNG Template
Download a transparent 1080×1920 overlay to use in any editor, or a preview of your frame with the overlay.
Shorts, TikTok and Reels
Switch platforms in one click to check the same frame for TikTok and Instagram Reels.
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