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Free TikTok Image Tools for Covers, Videos & Ads

Preview TikTok covers, check video sizes, verify safe zones, and optimize ads and profile photos. Built for TikTok creators, brands, and marketers — every tool runs free in your browser.

TikTok Cover & Video Tools

Make sure your TikTok covers, videos, and ad creatives meet exact spec and avoid getting cropped by the UI.

TikTok Cover Preview
See exactly how your cover will appear in the For You feed AND your profile grid, with both safe zones overlaid so you can position text and faces correctly.
Preview Cover →
TikTok Video Size Checker
Verify your TikTok video dimensions and aspect ratio against the 9:16 (1080×1920) spec. Catches anything that will get letterboxed or look unprofessional.
Check Video Size →
TikTok Safe Zone Visualizer
Overlay TikTok's UI safe zones — username, caption, action bar — on your image so important content never gets covered by the interface.
Check Safe Zones →
TikTok Ad Preview
Preview how your TikTok ad creative will look in the In-Feed Ads format, including overlay text positions and call-to-action button placement.
Preview Ad →
TikTok Profile Photo Preview
See how your TikTok profile picture renders inside the circular crop, on both mobile and desktop layouts, before you upload.
Preview Profile →

TikTok Guides

Guide
TikTok Video Size & Dimensions
Complete spec sheet for TikTok videos in 2026.
Guide
TikTok Safe Zones Explained
Where the UI covers your video — and how to design around it.
Guide
TikTok Cover Size Guide
Why feed and grid views differ, and how to fix it.
Guide
TikTok Thumbnail Best Practices
What makes a TikTok cover actually get clicks.
Guide
TikTok Ad Specs in 2026
Dimensions, formats, and creative requirements for TikTok ads.

Why Use TikTok Image Tools?

TikTok is unforgiving when it comes to image dimensions and safe zones. A cover that looks perfect in your editor can get cropped on the profile grid, an ad creative can have its key text covered by the action button, and a profile photo can crop weirdly in the circular frame. These free tools help you catch every issue before you upload.

Use the Cover Preview to verify both feed and grid views, the Video Size Checker to confirm 9:16 dimensions, and the Safe Zone Visualizer to make sure nothing important sits where the TikTok UI will cover it.

Common TikTok Image Problems

Cover cropped on profile grid: TikTok shows your cover at full 1080×1920 in the For You feed but only displays the center area on your profile grid. Anything near the top or bottom edges gets cut. Use the Cover Preview to see both views.

Text hidden behind UI: The TikTok interface (username, caption, action bar) covers significant portions of every video. Place key text and faces inside the safe zone so the interface doesn't bury your content. The Safe Zone Visualizer shows you exactly where.

Letterboxed video: Anything narrower than 9:16 gets letterboxed with black bars on TikTok, which looks amateur. Always shoot or export at 1080×1920 — verify with the Video Size Checker.

Ad creative looks wrong: TikTok ads have additional UI overlays (sponsored tag, CTA button) that consume more screen space than organic videos. Preview your creative with the Ad Preview before launching a campaign.

TikTok Size Requirements in 2026

TikTok uses a single core format: 9:16 vertical. But the safe zones and crop behaviors vary across placements. Here are the current specs:

Video: 1080×1920 pixels (9:16). Anything narrower or wider gets letterboxed or cropped.

Cover image: 1080×1920 pixels (9:16). Center 1080×1350 area is shown on profile grid — keep important content there.

Profile photo: 200×200 pixels minimum, displayed as a circle. Upload square at 400×400 or higher for best quality.

Ad creative: 1080×1920 pixels (9:16). Account for additional UI overlays — leave the bottom 20% clear of critical content.

How to Optimize TikTok Images

Step 1
Shoot or export at 1080×1920 (9:16)
Step 2
Check video dimensions and aspect ratio
Step 3
Position text inside safe zones
Step 4
Preview cover in feed and grid views
Step 5
Verify ad creatives before launching

Frequently Asked Questions

What size should TikTok videos be?
TikTok videos should be 1080×1920 pixels (9:16). This is full-screen vertical, the same format as Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Anything wider gets letterboxed and looks unprofessional in the For You feed. Use the Video Size Checker to verify before uploading.
What aspect ratio does TikTok use?
TikTok uses a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio for videos. Cover images are also 9:16 (1080×1920), but only the center 1080×1350 area shows when the cover appears in your profile grid — content outside that zone gets cropped.
What size should a TikTok cover be?
TikTok cover images should be 1080×1920 pixels (9:16). Keep all key text and faces inside the center 1080×1350 safe zone so your cover looks good in both the For You feed and your profile grid. Use the Cover Preview to see both views side by side.
Why does TikTok crop my cover image?
TikTok displays covers at full 1080×1920 in the For You feed but only shows the center portion (roughly 1080×1350) on your profile grid. Anything near the top or bottom edges gets cropped on the grid view. Use the Cover Preview to see both views and pre-position your content.
What size should TikTok ad images be?
TikTok ad creatives should be 1080×1920 pixels (9:16) to match the native video format. Keep important elements inside the safe zone so they aren't covered by the username, caption, or action buttons that overlay every TikTok ad. Use the Ad Preview to test your creative before launching.

Built for TikTok creators who care about cover quality, framing, and ad performance.

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