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Ensure Critical Text & Faces Are Not Blocked by Shorts UI

Preview your vertical 9:16 Shorts video against YouTube native UI buttons (Like, Comment, Share, Sound Disc, Channel Title) to prevent text overlap.

Upload 9:16 Vertical Video Frame (1080x1920)

Check if your subtitles, call-to-actions, or faces are hidden behind YouTube Shorts action buttons.

Upload Frame

Upload a frame or download transparent PNG overlay guide

✓ 100% SAFE TEXT ZONE

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How to Use YouTube Shorts Safe Zone & Overlay Checker

Simple 3-step workflow designed for fast creator analytics without complex setups.

Upload Frame or Image

Select any 9:16 vertical video screenshot or thumbnail graphic.

Inspect Native Overlay Grid

View the transparent YouTube Shorts UI layer (sidebar buttons, sound title, handle).

Export Safe-Zone Guide

Adjust text positioning into the unobstructed green safe-zone area.

Key Capabilities & Features

✓Accurate 2026 YouTube Shorts mobile UI overlay mask
✓Visual red/green zones highlighting button obstruction areas
✓Supports 1080x1920 9:16 vertical resolution checks
✓Free downloadable PNG safe-zone overlay for Premiere / CapCut / DaVinci

Policy Compliance & Transparency

Device UI scaling may vary slightly between iOS and Android screen aspect ratios (19.5:9 vs 20:9).
Operates within official YouTube API Services Guidelines and Google Search quality guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

What are the dimensions for YouTube Shorts in 2026?▼

The official resolution is 1080x1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio. Videos must be vertical and 60 seconds or shorter.

What is the YouTube Shorts safe zone?▼

The safe zone is the central vertical area of the screen (avoiding the bottom 25% where title/sound info sits and the right 15% where action buttons reside) where captions and graphics remain 100% visible.