Keep titles, faces, and captions out of the right action rail.
Where is your important text?
Choose a position and watch the sample text move on the video preview.
Looks safe
Center safe area
This placement should stay visible on most mobile screens. Keep a little extra padding for cropping differences.
Top navigation
Title and channel area
Safe zone
Important text
YouTube Shorts · 1080 x 1920 px · 9:16
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Preview your vertical video with a safe zone overlay and download a transparent template for editing.
- Video specs
- 1080 x 1920 px
- Format
- 9:16
- Updated
- 2026
YouTube Shorts safe zone tips
Avoid important text in the lower title and channel area.
Use center-left framing for the most reusable cross-platform layout.
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