Set safe zones for social media posts

Last updated on Aug 28, 2025

Learn how to set safe zones in Adobe Express to help you design within the visible display areas specific to each social media platform, ensuring your social media posts look polished and professional.

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Set safe zones

Create a social media design in Adobe Express. Review the supported social media formats to set safe zones.

From the header, select Safe zones  ,, and then Show safe zones.

 Select a supported format from the menu.

Once selected, layout guides appear on the canvas to display the visible safe areas. Use these guides to align your content within the safe zones.

To hide the overlay, select Safe zones.

Note
  • The overlay is only visible while editing and will not appear in your exported design.
  • For print designs, set custom margins to make sure important elements aren't cut off from your designs.

Supported formats

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Supported formats

Social media Ads

  • Instagram Reels Ad
  • Facebook Reels Ad
  • Facebook Story Ad
  • LinkedIn Video Ad

Social media posts

  • Instagram Square Post
  • Instagram Portrait Post
  • Instagram Story
  • Instagram Reel
  • Facebook Post
  • TikTok Video