YouTube Shorts Safe Zone
Check your YouTube Shorts safe zone before you post. Preview where channel name, like button, comment button, and title appear—and keep your text, logos, and visuals visible. Free tool.
How to Use the Safe-Zone Checker for YouTube Shorts
Use the safe zone checker inside Kreatli so you can preview platform overlays, get feedback, and get approvals in one place. Follow these steps to ensure your YouTube Shorts looks perfect on YouTube Shorts.
Step 1
Upload Your Video in Kreatli
Sign in to Kreatli, open your project, and upload your Shorts video or asset. The safe zone checker lives inside the platform—no need to leave your review workflow or use a separate tool.
Step 2
Open It and Turn On the Safe Zone Overlay
Open the video in the player, then activate the safe zone overlay. You'll see exactly where YouTube's UI will sit—channel name, subscribe button, like, comment, share, and video controls—so you can keep headlines, CTAs, and logos in the visible area.
Step 3
Preview YouTube Shorts (or Toggle Platforms)
View the YouTube Shorts overlay by default: channel name at top, engagement buttons on the right, controls at the bottom. Switch to TikTok or Instagram Reels overlays in the same view to compare and ensure your content stays visible on every platform.
Step 4
Turn the Platform Overlay On or Off as Needed
Turn the platform overlay on to see where YouTube's UI elements will sit on your content, or off to view your video without the guide. Toggle on and off at key frames to verify that headlines, logos, and CTAs stay in the safe zone before you move to review and share.
Step 5
Review, Get Feedback, Share for Approval, or Download
Review key frames, get team feedback, share for approval, or download a reference with the safe zone overlay. Everything stays in your Kreatli project before you publish to YouTube.
YouTube Shorts Safe Zone - Built for Video Teams
See where YouTube’s UI overlays sit on your Shorts so you can keep headlines, CTAs, and branding in the safe zone. Upload, preview, and export.
Preview Safe Zone Overlays
Turn on the safe zone overlay to see where channel name, like button, comment button, share button, and title area appear on your Shorts. Keep important text and visuals outside those areas so they stay visible.
Upload & Check Before You Post
Drag and drop your Shorts video into the free tool. No watermark. Preview the safe zone, adjust your design if needed, and export a reference so your team keeps content in the right place.
YouTube Shorts–Specific Overlays
Our checker uses YouTube Shorts UI positions so you see where overlays sit in the app. Keep titles, subtitles, and CTAs in the safe area so viewers never miss your message.
Export & Share With Your Team
Download your preview with the safe zone overlay as a reference. Share with editors and clients so everyone keeps key elements in the safe zone before Shorts go live.
Use With Kreatli Review Workflow
After you check the safe zone, upload your Shorts to Kreatli for frame-accurate review and client approval. Get feedback on placement, captions, and branding before you publish.
TikTok & Instagram Reels Too
We also offer safe zone checkers for TikTok and Instagram Reels. Use each tool before posting so your content stays visible on every platform. All free, all in your browser.
Why Check the YouTube Shorts Safe Zone?
Keeping your message in the safe zone means more viewers see your headline, CTA, and brand—and fewer surprises after you post.
Keep Key Content Visible
YouTube’s UI can cover the bottom and right edges of your Shorts. When you check the safe zone first, you avoid placing headlines, CTAs, or logos where the channel name or engagement buttons will sit. Viewers see what you want them to see.
Fewer Redos After Publishing
Catch safe zone issues before you post. Adjust text placement or graphics in the editor, run the checker again, and publish with confidence. No more discovering covered text once the Short is live.
Professional Look on Every Short
Brands and creators who check the safe zone deliver cleaner, more readable Shorts. Use the free tool as part of your pre-publish checklist so every post looks intentional and on-brand.
Fit Into Your Creative Workflow
Check the safe zone in seconds, then move to Kreatli for review and approval if you work with clients or teams. Keep safe zone validation and frame-accurate feedback in one workflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get detailed answers about the YouTube Shorts safe zone, how to check it, and how the free tool fits into your workflow.
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If you didn't find the answer you were looking for, reach out to our team at support@kreatli.com to learn how the YouTube Shorts safe zone checker and Kreatli’s review workflow can support your workflow.
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Ready to Check Your YouTube Shorts Safe Zone?
Use Kreatli’s free YouTube Shorts Safe Zone Checker before you post—and bring Shorts into Kreatli for review and approval when you need client sign-off.