YouTube Shorts Safe Zone Checker and Overlay Template
Upload your Short and mark where your logo, title and CTA sit. No platform bounds are shown until independent evidence is published.
Your file stays on your device. Processing happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Preview
Platform bounds are pending verification and are not displayed. You can mark an element to review its position, but no Safe or Warning conclusion is available yet.
Download
The platform overlay stays hidden and cannot be downloaded until its bounds have independent measurement evidence.
Safe zone specs
| Element | Pixels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 portrait |
Pending verificationPercentage breakdowns are hidden until the bounds are measured against the live platform.
Last verified
No platform bounds are displayed or downloadable until they are measured against the live platform UI. This card will then show the verified date, app version, viewport, UI state, reviewer, source, measurement method and evidence screenshot.Pending verification — bounds are placeholder rectangles, not measured values. Do not cite as pixel-accurate.
Common mistakes to avoid
Subscribe button over the title
Text placed in the bottom-right gets covered by the like / dislike / comment / share stack and the subscribe row.
Fix: Keep titles and logos toward the upper-left two-thirds of the frame. Exact bound pending verification.
CTA crowded by the bottom Shorts shelf
A call to action anchored to the lower edge can compete with the channel row and the next-Short control.
Fix: Move the CTA upward and keep the bottom edge decorative only. Exact bound pending verification.
Organic vs paid: what changes
Organic. Organic Shorts show the right action rail and a bottom area with title, channel, and a subscribe button.
Paid ad. Shorts ads add a sponsor label and a CTA. Paid bounds pending separate measurement.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. No login, no watermark. Your file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Does this work for long YouTube videos too?
This page covers Shorts (vertical 9:16). Long-form horizontal videos have a different overlay and are not covered here yet.
How accurate are the safe zones?
Currently marked Pending verification. Once measured against the live platform, each zone shows a Last verified date, source, and evidence screenshot.
What if my CTA text falls into the danger zone?
Move it left or higher, shorten the copy, or reduce its size, then mark it again in the checker. You can also download a guide from the social media safe zone overlay page.