Reel Cover Maker
FreeCreate perfect cover images for Instagram Reels (1080×1920)
Drop an image here or click to browse
Reel Cover — perfectly sized for Instagram. Reposition, add text & download. Free & private.
About Reel Cover Maker
A Reel's cover is the thumbnail people see on your profile grid and in their feed before they tap play, so it has a big say in whether your video gets watched. Instagram Reels use a 1080x1920 vertical frame, but the part shown on your profile grid is a centered square crop, so a cover that ignores those safe zones can end up with the title cut off. This maker formats your chosen image to the correct 1080x1920 size so it looks right both in-feed and on your grid.
Upload the still or graphic you want as your cover and the tool sizes it to the Reel format in your browser, with no software download and no sign-up. There is no watermark on the output, and your image is only used for the resize, not stored or passed along. The tool is free and runs equally well on mobile and desktop, giving you a polished, scroll-stopping cover in seconds.
Common uses
- Make a clean 1080x1920 cover that looks good in feed and on your profile grid
- Turn a bright video frame into a consistent Reel thumbnail
- Format branded cover art so titles stay inside the safe zone
- Create a uniform cover style across a series of Reels
- Prep a designed graphic as a cover before posting a Reel
How to use
- 1
Upload your file
Click the upload area or drag & drop your file. Supports *. Up to 50 MB.
- 2
Click "Process — Reel Cover Maker"
Click the process button. Your file is converted instantly on our secure servers.
- 3
Download your result
Preview and download your converted file. No watermarks, no quality loss, no expiry.
Why ToolHub?
- 100% Free — no account needed
- Works in your browser — no software required
- Instant results
- Secure and private
- No data stored
- Simple to use
FAQ
What is the correct size for a Reel cover?
Instagram Reels use a 1080x1920 pixel cover at a 9:16 ratio. Keep key text near the center, since the profile grid shows a square crop of that frame.
Why does my cover look different on the grid versus the feed?
The feed shows the full 9:16 frame, but your profile grid displays a centered square crop. Placing important elements in the middle keeps them visible in both spots.
Can I use a photo from my camera roll?
Yes. Upload any photo or graphic and the tool reframes it to the Reel cover dimensions for you.
Can I use Reel Cover Maker on mobile?
Yes — ToolHub is fully responsive and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and all modern browsers. No app install needed.