Instagram Reel Safe-Zone Checker
Preview where Instagram controls can cover text in a 9:16 Reel frame.
Central safe area
UI may cover this area
Use a frame exported from your edit. UI placement varies by device and Instagram version, so keep critical text comfortably inside the guide.
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About Reel Safe-Zone
Upload a Reel frame or cover and preview common interface-obstruction zones. Keep important faces, captions and calls to action inside the central safe area before you publish.
Helpful context
What is a Reel safe zone?
It is the central area less likely to be covered by Instagram’s top labels, bottom caption/navigation area and right-side action buttons.
Are the overlays exact for every phone?
No. Instagram UI, screen ratios, caption length and app versions vary. The overlay is a conservative visual guide, not a pixel guarantee.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The preview is created from a local browser object URL and never sent to our server.