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Reel Cover Maker

Design a Reel cover that looks good both in the Reel and in your profile grid. Add a title, check the crop, and download it.

✓ No upload, 100% private✓ No sign-up✓ Works on phone & desktop

1 Add your cover photo

Drop a photo or video frame

A still from your Reel or any photo. It becomes a 1080 × 1920 cover.

JPG · PNG · WebP · HEIC. Your photo stays on your device.

How to make a Reel cover

Drop a photo or a still from your Reel, or try a sample
Type a title and pick a style: Bold, Elegant, Script, Label box, Outline or Fade
Drag the photo to move it. Keep the title inside the bright part: that is what your profile grid shows
Turn on Show where Instagram's buttons go to keep the title clear of them
Download the 1080 × 1920 cover, then in Instagram tap Edit cover → Add from camera roll

Size: 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16). The profile grid shows the middle 1080 × 1440 part (3:4), so the top and bottom are cut off there.
Big, short titles: two to four words are easy to read on a small grid tile.
Contrast: use Darken or the Fade style when the photo is bright behind white text.
Series: keep the same style and font for every Reel in a series so the grid looks planned. Check it in the feed planner.

Quick answers about the reel cover maker tool.

What size is an Instagram Reel cover?

1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16). In the profile grid, Instagram shows the middle 1080 × 1440 (3:4).

Why is my Reel cover cut off in the grid?

The grid shows only the middle part of the cover. Keep the title inside the bright area of the preview.

How do I add the cover to my Reel?

When posting the Reel, tap Edit cover, then Add from camera roll, and choose the downloaded image.

Can I use it for TikTok or YouTube Shorts?

Yes. They use the same 9:16 size. Their buttons sit in similar places on the right and bottom.

Is it free?

Yes, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your photo never leaves your device.

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