Try a real creator scenario
Upload a 1080 × 1920 vertical story / ad draft, check the central message area, then export an overlay for your editing timeline.
Local creator utility
Snapchat Safe Zone Checker
Preview likely Snapchat navigation and CTA risk areas on local vertical creative.
Local processingData pending verification. Use as a rough preview only.Best-effort guidance
Local processingYour image or video is processed locally in your browser and never uploaded.
01 · Configure
Creative input
DangerCautionSafer area
02 · Inspect
Snapchat · LIVESafe zone preview
Upload your creative to preview UI risk zones
Live output
Result inspector
Data pending verification. Use as a rough preview only.
Media sizeNo file
Aspect ratio—
Recommended1080 × 1920
Platform formatSnapchat Vertical story / ad
Last reviewed2026-07-16
Overlay confidenceBest-effort
Canvas fitWaiting for media
Platform UI varies by device, region, account type, placement, and product release. Human verification is required before changing this status.
Downloads contain guide rectangles and labels only. They never include your creative.
Avoid preventable rework
- Placing subtitles inside a lower risk region
- Assuming every device and placement uses the same controls
- Leaving the overlay visible in the final exported creative
Recommended canvas & zone notes
Snapchat Vertical story / ad planning reference
| Zone | Risk | Position | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top navigation caution | Use caution | 0% / 0% · 100% × 14% | Profile and progress UI can occupy this strip. |
| Reply / CTA risk | High UI risk | 0% / 82% · 100% × 18% | Replies, reactions, and calls to action may appear here. |
| Safer story area | Safer working area | 7% / 17% · 86% × 60% | Keep key copy and people within this central area. |
Recommended canvas: 1080 × 1920 · 9:16. Coordinates are percentage-based planning data.
Clear answers
Questions creators ask
Practical notes for a faster, more confident pre-publish check.
Are these Snapchat vertical creative zones guaranteed?
No. They are a best-effort planning preview. Snapchat can change its interface, device treatment, and ad surfaces, so confirm the final creative in the current platform preview.
Does my file leave this browser?
No. The checker reads the file with browser APIs and creates a local preview. It does not send the image or video to a server.
Can I download the overlay?
Yes. Download a transparent PNG or SVG and place it on a top layer in your editor, then hide the layer before export.
What belongs in the safest area?
Keep faces, product details, logos, pricing, subtitles, and primary calls to action away from red or amber regions.
Keep the workflow moving
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Last reviewed
2026-07-16
Data pending verification. Use as a rough preview only.
Best-effort safe zone preview. Always verify in the platform preview before publishing or running ads.