Design with free social media Safe Zones.

Get perfect, professional results for your social media images using social media Safe Zones directly on Adobe Express. Whether you’re planning a campaign on Facebook or Instagram, or just making a fun video for friends on TikTok, 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 social media content with Safe Zones.

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1. Pick a social media template.

Browse templates designed for every social media platform and format—from Instagram Stories to TikTok videos. Choose the one that fits the post you’re creating.

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2. Apply Safe Zones.

Turn on 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.

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3. Share to social.

Ready to go? Share to your favorite social media channels directly from the Adobe Express platform or download your design to publish later.

Optimize your design for any social media platform.

With Adobe Express’ social media Safe Zones, it’s easy to ensure every part of your design is perfectly placed—no awkward crops or cut-off captions. Just upload your content to see exactly how it will display across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and more.

Create with confidence for every platform.

Stop guessing where to place text, logos, or key visuals. Adobe Express Safe Zones highlight the exact aspect ratios required for reels, stories, square posts, and more. Just drop your content in, and the guides show you where key elements should go—so you can design with confidence.

Edit with ease, post with precision.

Need to make adjustments? Drag and resize images, text, or video directly within the Safe Zone guides to fine-tune your layout. Keep everything clean, balanced, and ready to share—no extra tools or guesswork needed.

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 social media 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 content on the fly.
Will the size or quality of my design change after using Safe Zones?
The size or quality won’t change, and the Safe Zone guide lines will not be visible in your downloaded design.
Can I use Safe Zones for any social media channel?
Safe Zones on Adobe Express are available for both static and motion social formats across channels like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
What are the social media formats that are supported?
  • Instagram Square Post.
  • Instagram Portrait Post.
  • Instagram Reels Ad.
  • Instagram Story.
  • Instagram Reels.
  • Facebook Post.
  • Facebook Reels Ad.
  • Facebook Story Ad.
  • TikTok Video.
  • LinkedIn Video Ad.
Can I make adjustments to my photos and videos to fit the Safe Zones?
Yes, you can adjust your photos or videos in Adobe Express to ensure they fit properly into the social media Safe Zones you have chosen.
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.