If your Reels are 🔥 but your covers look chaotic, it’s time to create a matching reel cover set. A consistent cover set gives your profile a clean, pro-level vibe that builds trust and makes your content binge-worthy. And the best part? You can create the entire set in Canva—even if you’ve never designed anything before!
📏 Step 1: Start With the Right Size
Head to www.canva.com and click “Create a Design”. Choose **1080 x 1920 px**, which is the perfect size for Instagram Reels and Stories.
🎨 Step 2: Create a Master Layout
Choose a background color, add a headline text box, and drop in a graphic or image if you want to. Think bold text, simple shapes, and icons that match your brand vibe. The goal is to make something eye-catching that still reads clearly in the tiny preview format.
💡 Use the “Duplicate Page” button to build out multiple cover variations from the same layout—this keeps everything looking cohesive while still letting you change colors, titles, or icons.
🖤 Use Diesel Designs for That Branded Edge
If you want to skip the setup and go straight to the good stuff, grab the Diesel Designs Editable Canva Template Drive. It includes bold, easy-to-edit Reel and Story cover templates that match your vibe—spooky, punk, Pride, grunge, glam, you name it.
🔠 Step 3: Add Titles That POP
Use bold, legible fonts for your text. Short titles like “Tips,” “Freebie,” “BTS,” or “Drop Day” work best. Position your text near the center, so it stays visible in the square preview grid on your feed (Instagram crops the edges!).
Customize fonts, colors, and icons to keep each cover unique—but always part of the same visual family.
📥 Step 4: Download & Upload
Click “Share” → “Download” and choose PNG. Then when uploading your Reel to Instagram, tap “Edit Cover” and select “Add from Camera Roll” to upload your custom graphic.
Want to prep a whole month of Reels? Use your matching cover set to make your feed look seamless and intentional—even if you filmed in PJs with a messy bun (no judgment 💁).
