Instagram it’s a great platform for creative content. Your work will be very much appreciated if you are creating good content regularly on Instagram. Instagram reels have a wide audience base and regular posting real videos can make you a superstar. And adding a thumbnail on your reels video will give an extra edge. So in the below article, you will learn how to add Instagram reels thumbnails.
How to add Instagram Reels Thumbnail
Instagram Reels always perform best when they’re shared to your profile grid. New user comes to your profile and can see your wheels cover and this increases the chance of getting a subscription.
Steps to get Instagram reels thumbnail
- Create an Instagram Reel, select “Next,” and enter the “Share” settings screen
- Now tap “Cover” on the Reel preview image
- Then you can select the still from the uploaded video
- Also if you want to make a custom image then tap on “Add From Camera roll” and then select images from the gallery
- The approximate resolution of the image is 1080 pixels x 1920 pixels. So keep in mind this size if you are creating custom images
- You can also preview and edit how your Reels cover image will look in your profile grid by selecting “Crop profile image.”
- From here you can preview the cover pic in your own way
How to Edit Instagram Reels Thumbnail
With the recent update on Instagram, you can now edit Instagram Reels cover photos. This is the best way to make your old Instagram reels look aesthetically good.
How to edit an Instagram Reels Cover Photo:
- Open a published Instagram Reel (via the Reels tab).
- Select the three dots on the right-hand side of the screen.
- Select “Edit.”
- Tap “Cover” on the Reel preview image.
- 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.
It is always recommended to add a cover to your reels video because once someone likes your video they usually tend to scroll through your other contents. So if you give a small sneak peek of your other content, it is a high chance that the new user will go through other videos and most probably will subscribe as well. Even if you haven’t added Instagram reuse the thumbnail of your past videos that stop you from adding it now.
