Feature
See what TikTok, Reels and Shorts cover
Every app puts its own buttons, captions and account names over your video. Text that looks perfect in an editor can end up hidden under a like button. Check before you post.
How it works
- Open a vertical video in Finish.
- Choose TikTok, Reels or Shorts above the preview.
- The covered areas are shaded and labelled: the top bar, the buttons and the caption area.
- A line under the preview tells you if your text or captions sit underneath, and what to change.
Good to know
The areas follow each platform's published guidance and are approximate: apps change their layouts from time to time. Nothing changes in your video; it is a preview only.
What it supports
- Apps
- TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
- Works on
- Vertical (9:16) videos in Finish
- Shows
- The top bar, side buttons and caption area, with a warning when your text sits underneath
- Changes your video
- No, it is a preview only
Price
Free, in Finish.
Questions
What do TikTok buttons cover on a video?
Roughly the top strip (tabs), a column on the right (like, comment, share) and the bottom fifth (caption and account name). SupaSwirl shades these areas on your video so you can keep text clear.
Are Reels and Shorts safe zones different?
Yes. Reels keeps more space at the top and bottom than TikTok, so check each platform before you post.
Updated 1 October 2026