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On-Screen Text Placement


Social Media Post with hidden text.

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


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