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YouTube Shorts Safe Zone Checker

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

YouTube Shorts Safe Zone Checker

Upload YouTube Shorts Video

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

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💡 Pro Tips

1
Write a killer hook in the first 2 seconds

Shorts auto-play in a never-ending feed. Open with movement, bold text, or a cliff-hanger question so viewers don’t swipe away before the video even starts.

2
Frame text inside the Shorts safe zone

Keep captions and on-screen titles at least 120 px from the top and 300 px above the bottom. Use the PostPlanify Safe-Zone Checker to preview the overlay before you export.

3
Use vertical-only footage (9:16)

YouTube adds black bars to 16:9 clips, lowering perceived quality and watch time. Shoot or crop to 1080 × 1920 so every pixel fills the screen.

4
Layer burnt-in captions for silent viewers

Over 70% of Shorts are watched with the sound muted. Add concise subtitles inside the safe zone to boost retention and accessibility.

5
Close with a clear CTA above the bottom bar

Ask viewers to like, comment, or tap ‘Subscribe’. Place the CTA text inside the safe zone—about 350 px above the bottom—to avoid being hidden by the UI.

6
Ride trending sounds—then add original value

Using popular audio boosts discoverability, but pair it with a fresh visual twist or unique insight so the clip stands out in the trend wave.

7
Aim for 15-35 s to maximize completion rate

Shorter isn’t always better—clips under 15 s can feel abrupt, while >40 s often lose viewers. The sweet spot for most niches is 20-30 s.

8
Batch-shoot and schedule for consistency

Film multiple Shorts in one session, then use PostPlanify to drip them out daily. Consistent posting feeds the algorithm and keeps you top-of-mind.

9
Monitor audience retention curves weekly

YouTube Analytics shows exactly where viewers drop. Identify boring moments and trim future videos to keep that retention line flat.

10
Leverage pinned comments for extra context

Add links, product details, or follow-up resources in a pinned comment. It’s a stealthy CTA that doesn’t clutter the video itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The safe zone is the central area of a 9:16 (1080 × 1920) frame that stays visible after YouTube adds its on-screen elements—channel name, subscribe button, like/dislike icons, comments, share, and video description bar. Anything outside this region risks being covered, so placing key text, faces, or calls-to-action inside the safe zone keeps them readable on every device.

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