Put the hook where it can be read
Keep your opening headline out of the top edge and well above the caption and sound information. Test it on a phone-sized preview.
TikTok safe zones · Updated October 2026
TikTok safe zones 2026: stop the UI covering your creative
TikTok fills the screen, but the caption, account name and engagement controls use some of that space. If you put a hook or price at the bottom or right edge, it may look fine in your design file and disappear in-feed.
Reviewed 13 October 2026 · Working guides, not guaranteed display boundaries.
1080 × 1920 px9:16 canvas
REVIEW AREA
Shaded edges indicate areas to review. Not an official, universal platform template.
A practical safe-zone guide for TikTok video
Start with a 1080 × 1920 px vertical working file. The checker uses conservative design margins to flag content near the occupied areas of a typical in-feed experience.
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| Placement | Top | Bottom | Left / right | What to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok in-feed video | 240 px | 440 px | 80 / 200 px | Allow generous space for right-side engagement actions and bottom captions/music information. Check this placement → |
The pixel margins are conservative MockUp Buddy planning overlays on a 1080 × 1920 px working canvas. They are not published platform requirements. Different devices, descriptions, captions and ad placements can change what appears over your content.
Three practical TikTok layout checks
Make room for the engagement rail
The right edge may contain the profile image, like, comments, bookmark and share controls. Do not park your product or CTA underneath them.
Test your longest caption
Additional caption text and ad formats can shrink the area left for creative. Check the actual post or ad preview, not just a generic template.
Three-minute creative check
Put your next design to the test
Use the free checker to overlay the guide on your own artwork, then preview the full platform interface before sign-off.
- Make your Story or video on a 1080 × 1920 px canvas.
- Upload the file to the checker and review text, faces, logos and CTAs.
- Adjust your composition and verify the final placement in the platform before publishing.
TikTok safe-zone FAQs
What is the best canvas size for TikTok videos?
A 9:16, 1080 × 1920 px canvas is a practical high-quality starting point. TikTok ad requirements can allow other dimensions; check the exact format you are making.
How much bottom space should I leave on TikTok?
There is no reliable universal value. Our planning overlay shades the bottom 440 px of a 1080 × 1920 canvas, but the real occupied area varies with captions and formats.
Do TikTok ads have the same safe zones as organic videos?
Not necessarily. Captions, add-ons and calls to action can differ, so review paid ads in the appropriate ad preview tool.
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