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Reel cover maker

Scrub to the exact frame that makes someone stop — not just the first frame — and download it as your Instagram reel cover. All in your browser.

Drop a video here, or tap to choose
MP4 or MOV.
Choose a video
Your video never leaves your device.

A great cover on an old video is still an old video

The cover gets the tap; a fresh edit gets the reach. TrialReel re-cuts your videos into new edits every day, so there’s always something new to put that cover on.

Try TrialReel for $9

What makes a good reel cover

Your cover is the thumbnail people see on your profile grid and in search. Pick a frame with a clear face or subject, good light, and — if your reel has on-screen text later — some empty space where a title could sit. The very first frame is often a blur or a mid-blink; scrub a second or two in.

What size is a reel cover?
Instagram shows covers at 1080×1920 (9:16) in the reel and crops the grid thumbnail to 1:1, so keep your subject centred.
Is anything uploaded?
No — the frame is grabbed in your browser.