Question 1

What is the Instagram Reels safe zone?

Accepted Answer

The Instagram Reels safe zone is the area of your video that remains visible when Instagram overlays UI elements like the like button, comments, share button, profile picture, username, caption, and music info. Content outside this zone may be hidden or partially obscured by these interface elements.

Question 2

What dimensions should I use for Instagram Reels?

Accepted Answer

Instagram Reels use a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. The recommended resolution is 1080x1920 pixels. This is the standard vertical video format used across Instagram Reels, Stories, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Question 3

Where should I avoid placing important content?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the bottom 250-300 pixels for captions and music info, the right side where like/comment/share buttons appear, and the area where your profile picture and username display. Keep text, faces, and important visuals in the center safe zone.

Question 4

Does this work with videos?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can upload both images and videos. For videos, the overlay shows in real-time while your video plays, giving you an accurate preview of how your content will appear on Instagram.

Question 5

Is my content uploaded to any server?

Accepted Answer

No. Everything runs locally in your browser. Your images and videos never leave your device. The overlay is rendered using HTML/CSS, making this tool completely private and offline-capable.

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