Design with free Instagram Safe Zones.

Get perfect, professional results for your Instagram images using Instagram Safe Zones on Adobe Express. Whether you’ve got a series of reels in the works, or a series of images for a post, ensure crucial elements like text and graphics remain visible and unobstructed by platform constraints or overlays. No experience necessary.

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How to design Instagram content with Safe Zones.

1. Pick an Instagram template.

Choose the template from the menu that fits your Instagram project. Or, search for the type of social media post you intend to create.

2. Apply Safe Zone.

Turn on Instagram Safe Zones to see which parts of your design will be visible on the social platform you're creating for. A blue guide shows what’s safely in frame—so you can customize confidently and keep key text, visuals, or logos front and center.

Ready to go? Share to Instagram directly from the Adobe Express platform. Or download your design to publish later.

Optimize your image size and crop for any Instagram post or reel.

The Instagram Safe Zone from Adobe Express makes it easy to ensure your image or video is the right size and crop for display in Instagram reels or posts. Just upload your media and instantly view how your content will display on the timeline.

Design Instagram reels and posts with confidence.

With Instagram Safe Zones, there’s no more guesswork when it comes to placing text, logos, or key visuals. Just drop your content in, and the guides show you where key elements should go.

Create effortlessly with Instagram Safe Zones.

Need to make a few changes? Easily drag and resize your images, text, or video inside the Safe Zone to fine-tune your layout. Whether you're designing a Story, Reel, or grid post, everything stays aligned and Instagram-ready. No extra tools, no guesswork—just a clean, polished look every time.

Tons of free templates, video, and audio assets to start from.

Get inspired and save time with expertly designed templates to get you started. Adobe Express has an ever-growing collection of portrait, landscape, square, and vertical templates to create videos, presentations, and designs that stand out on any channel, any device.

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Frequently asked questions.

Can I use Adobe Express’ Safe Zones for Instagram on my phone?

Absolutely. Download and launch the free Adobe Express app on your mobile device and toggle on the social media Safe Zone feature (from the top bar) so you can adjust your Instagram content on the fly.

Does the size or quality change after using Instagram Safe Zones?

The size or quality won’t change, and the Instagram Safe Zone guide lines will not be visible in your downloaded design.

Can I use social media Safe Zones for any social media network?

Safe Zones on Adobe Express are available for both static and motion social formats across channels like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Can I make adjustments to my photos and videos to fit the Instagram Safe Zone?

Yes, you can adjust your photos or videos in Adobe Express to ensure they fit properly within the social media Safe Zone guides.

Can I get Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?

Yes, Adobe Express has a free plan that includes core features like photo editing tools and effects and thousands of free templates. Learn more about our plans and pricing.