How to Add & Edit Cover Photos on Instagram Reels

How to Add a Cover Photo to Instagram Reels

Instagram Reels always perform best when they’re shared to your profile grid, but they might not be the best visual fit for your Instagram aesthetic.

To get around this, you can add a cover image to your Reels. Here’s how:

1. Create an Instagram Reel, select “Next,” and enter the “Share” settings screen.

2. Tap “Cover” on the Reel preview image.

3. Select a still from your Reel by dragging the selector icon across the duration of your footage, or select “Add From Camera Roll” to upload an image from your camera roll.