On-Screen Text Placement

In today’s fast-paced digital world, repurposing content across multiple social platforms is a must. But there’s one major issue that can make or break your video’s impact—text placement. If your on-screen text is hidden behind platform UI elements like buttons and captions, your message gets lost.

To help you avoid this, we’ve created two essential downloadable assets:

✅ On-Screen Text Overlays – 5 PNGs for all major social sites, showing exactly where NOT to place text.

✅ Instagram Thumbnail Guide – Ensures your text is visible on mobile grid, desktop grid, and Reels view.

Why Proper Sizing & Text Placement Matters

• Enhances readability – Your audience instantly gets the message without UI obstructions.

• Increases engagement – Clean, well-placed text improves watch time and interaction.

• Optimizes for cross-posting – Save time by designing one video that fits multiple platforms.

Best Video Sizes & Text Placement for Major Platforms

Instagram

• Feed: 1080x1350px (4:5 ratio)

• Reels & Stories: 1080x1920px (9:16 ratio)

• Desktop Grid View: 1080x1080px (1x1 ratio)

• Safe text area: Keep key text in the center 1080x1080px zone for maximum visibility.

  
  

TikTok

• Video size: 1080x1920px (9:16 ratio)

• Safe text area: Avoid placing text in the bottom 450px and top 300px due to captions, buttons, and username overlays.

  
  

YouTube Shorts

• Video size: 1080x1920px (9:16 ratio)

• Safe text area: Keep text at least 300px from the bottom to avoid the progress bar and engagement buttons.

  
  

Facebook

• Feed: 1080x1350px (4:5 ratio)

• Reels & Stories: 1080x1920px (9:16 ratio)

• Safe text area: Keep text centered and away from the bottom 300px to avoid overlapping UI elements.

  
  

LinkedIn

• Feed: 1080x1350px (4:5 ratio) or 1920x1080px (16:9)

• Safe text area: Place text in the center for best visibility across desktop and mobile.

  
  

Pro Tips for Cross-Posting Without UI Headaches

✅ Use our overlay guides to preview where text will be cut off before posting.

✅ Stick to large, bold fonts for mobile readability.

✅ Test on multiple devices before scheduling your posts.

✅ Keep essential text within the safe zones to ensure consistency across platforms.

Download the Free Overlay Guides Now!

Save yourself the frustration of misplaced text. Grab our On-Screen Text Overlay Guide Bundle and Instagram Thumbnail Guide today and start creating platform-optimized content with ease!

Download Here