How To Change Instagram Reels Cover Image

You can increase your Instagram reels views if you have a good strong cover image. The essence of an attractive cover image is to catch the attention of your audience and to keep them from scrolling away from your footage.

Instagram adds a default image but you can change to your own custom cover image when publishing and on already published reels video. You can either change the Instagram reels cover image just before publishing your reel, or on an already published reel.

In the guide below, we will learn how to change the Instagram reels cover image.

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How To Add Instagram Reels Cover Image

Firstly, launch Instagram and log in to your account.

Next, tap on Profile then click the plus icon(+) next to the three horizontal lines. On the menu, select Reel and create one. 

How To Change Instagram Reels Cover Image

Tap on Next, then at the top left corner, tap on Cover to preview the image of your reel.

How To Change Instagram Reels Cover Image

From here, you can decide to choose an image from the video by dragging the slider icon across the footage. You can also click on Add from Gallery at the bottom of the screen to add an image from your phone.

Finally, click on Done to save the changes.

How To Edit Instagram Reels Cover Image

First, launch Instagram and log in to your account, if not signed in. Then, click on Profile and go to Reels.

Open the reel you want to change the cover image and tap on the three dots (below the share button)

Tap on Edit on the menu that appears.

How To Change Instagram Reels Cover Image

Next, select Cover on the preview image.

How To Change Instagram Reels Cover Image

Select a cover image by dragging the slider icon across the footage, or click on Add from Camera roll to upload an image from your phone. Click on Done to save your changes.

How To Change Instagram Reels Cover Image

If you have any questions, let me know in the comment section below.

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