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TikTok Safe Zone Checker

Avoid UI overlap on your TikTok videos with our free safe zone checker. Upload your video or thumbnail to see platform overlays and ensure your content is always perfectly placed.

TikTok Safe Zone Checker

Upload TikTok Video, Image, or Thumbnail

Drop a 9:16 video (MP4, MOV, WEBM) or image (PNG, JPEG) up to 100MB

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💡 Pro Tips

1
Keep text inside the TikTok safe zone

Before you publish, preview overlays with the PostPlanify Safe-Zone Checker to ensure captions, stickers, and calls-to-action aren’t hidden by the UI icons.

2
Hook viewers within the first 3 seconds

Open with movement, a bold statement, or a ‘watch till the end’ teaser. TikTok’s algorithm weighs early watch-through heavily when deciding who gets pushed to For You pages.

3
Use trending sounds—then add your twist

Pair a viral audio clip with niche-specific visuals. This taps into existing momentum while keeping the content unique to your brand.

4
Add on-screen captions for silent scrollers

Over 60% of TikTok users watch with the sound low or off. Auto-generate subtitles, then nudge them into the center of the safe zone so they stay readable on every device.

5
Reply to high-performing comments with a video

Turning top comments into follow-up videos drives community feel and doubles your content output without new brainstorming.

6
Post at least once per day—consistently

Regular uploads reset the algorithm ‘learning phase’ and keep your account top-of-mind. Use PostPlanify to batch-schedule clips so you never miss a cadence.

7
Close with a clear call-to-action

Ask viewers to like, save, share, or click your bio link. Place the CTA above the caption area to avoid overlap with the engagement bar.

8
Analyze retention curves weekly

TikTok’s built-in analytics show exactly where viewers drop off. Trim dead air, tighten edits, and keep cuts punchy to push that retention line higher.

Frequently Asked Questions

The TikTok safe zone (sometimes called the 'UI overlay safe area') is the portion of a 9:16 vertical video that won’t be covered by TikTok’s on-screen elements—profile photo, captions, buttons, and engagement icons. Using a TikTok safe-zone checker ensures text, faces, and CTAs remain fully visible.

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Why You Should Choose PostPlanify

We know there are 100s of social media schedulers out there. But PostPlanify isn't just another tool. It's the most affordable scheduler built for creators and small teams - simple, fast, and actually useful. Here's why 👇

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Pricing Just $17.99/mo - affordable & powerful $50–$100+ for bloated features
AI Captions Captions that sound like you, not a robot Manual copy-paste every time
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