Stop the app from hiding your hook
On TikTok, Reels and Shorts the app draws its own interface over your video — the caption and username along the bottom, the like / comment / share buttons down the right, and tabs across the top. Put your hook text or a key subject in those areas and viewers simply won't see it. This previewer overlays each platform's covered regions so you can lay out your footage with margins that survive contact with the feed.
Frequently asked questions
What is a safe zone for TikTok or Reels?
The part of a vertical video the app's interface doesn't cover. Captions, usernames, music labels and action buttons sit on top of your video, so keep important content away from those edges.
What size are the unsafe areas?
Roughly the top 7–9%, a right column of 12–13%, and a bottom band of 14–24% depending on platform. These are guidelines — layouts change across apps and devices.
Is my image uploaded?
No. It's previewed entirely in your browser and never leaves your device.
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