YouTube Thumbnail Safe-Zone Checker

Upload your custom thumbnail and instantly see if YouTube's UI elements (timestamp, icons, progress bar) block your text.

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Drag & drop your thumbnail here, or click to select

Recommended: 1280×720 px

Safe Zone — keep text here YouTube UI Overlay (will block text)

📌 Tips for Thumbnail Design

  • Keep important text and faces in the center 80% (green zone above).
  • The bottom-right corner is blocked by the video timestamp (⏱ 10:25).
  • The bottom edge is covered by the progress bar (red).
  • The top-right corner is blocked by the "Watch Later" icon.
  • During end screens (last 20% of video), the right side is covered by suggested videos.