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Social safe zones overlay where Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or LinkedIn will place captions, buttons, and usernames on your 9:16 video, so you can keep important content clear of them. Turn them on under Social safe zones in the Setup panel or in Layout → Layout settings.

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Which videos can use safe zones?

Social safe zones are available only on portrait videos with a 9:16 canvas. If your video uses another aspect ratio, change the canvas size to 9:16 first.

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Turn on social safe zones

  1. Open your video in the editor.
  2. Click Layout in the sidebar.
  3. Click Layout settings (the sliders icon in the panel header).
  4. Under Social safe zones, turn the preview on.
  5. Pick Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or LinkedIn.
The same Social safe zones toggle also appears in the Setup panel for 9:16 videos. A high-fidelity overlay appears on the canvas showing where the platform’s UI will cover your video. The overlay fades while you interact with the canvas so it doesn’t get in the way of editing. To switch platforms or hide the overlay, return to Social safe zones in Setup or Layout settings.

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Are safe zones included in my export?

No. Safe zones are a preview only and are never exported with your video.

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Where should I keep content in a vertical video?

  • Keep titles, faces, and key visuals inside the clear central area, away from the bottom action bar and the right-side buttons.
  • Switch between platforms to confirm your composition works everywhere you plan to post.
Last modified on September 28, 2026