What size is an Instagram Reels cover?

FeatureImg exports Reels covers at 840×1308 px—a vertical ratio tuned for Reels thumbnails and cover slots.

Why do templates leave space at the top and bottom?

Reels UI and automatic crops can trim edges. Templates keep important text in a central safe band.

Which templates support product images?

Image Hero, Bottom Image, and Image Card templates include an upload slot for your photo or graphic.

Do I need an account?

No sign-up is required to use the editor or download images.

Instagram Reels Cover Maker

Create vertical Reels cover images at 840×1308 px with templates built for thumbnail readability. Keep titles inside safe areas, choose text- or image-led layouts, and export a polished cover from your browser.

Quick creator

Recommended export size

840×1308 px

Recommended templates

Each opens in the editor with this format preset applied. Browse all templates

Image Hero Cover
Visual-first vertical covers with text below the hero image
Use this template
Top Label Cover
Reels and note covers with a badge and headline up top
Use this template
Center Text Cover
Copy-led vertical covers with centered headlines
Use this template

How it works

Open the Reels Cover format so the canvas matches Instagram’s vertical spec.
Pick a text-led or image-hero template and edit title, subtitle, and brand slots.
Preview with safe top and bottom margins, then export PNG for your Reel.

Best practices

Keep the headline short—viewers see covers at small sizes in the grid.
Leave breathing room at the top and bottom for platform UI and crops.
Use high contrast between text and background for dark and light feeds.
Image-hero templates work when the visual carries the hook; center-text when copy leads.

FAQ

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