{"id":20858,"date":"2022-07-18T06:11:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=20858"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:11:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:11:05","slug":"how-to-create-instagram-highlight-covers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-instagram-highlight-covers","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Instagram Highlight Covers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f32fa4f22d\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f32fa4f22d\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f32fa4f22d\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-instagram-highlight-covers\/#How_to_Create_Instagram_Highlight_Covers\" title=\"How to Create Instagram Highlight Covers\">How to Create Instagram Highlight Covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-instagram-highlight-covers\/#Canva\" title=\"Canva\">Canva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-instagram-highlight-covers\/#PicMonkey\" title=\"PicMonkey\">PicMonkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_Instagram_Highlight_Covers\"><\/span>How to Create Instagram Highlight Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"What are Instagram highlight covers\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/jXp1E7L.png\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:38% max-height:390px; margin:0px 10px; width:auto;\" align=\"left\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you are not sure how to create an Instagram highlight cover, then read on for some tips. You can use Canva or PicMonkey to design a highlight circle in no time. These websites are extremely easy to use and offer many design tools for all sorts of social media content. There are many different types of Instagram highlight covers and you should know which one is right for your profile. Once you understand the process, you can start creating your own highlights!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canva\"><\/span>Canva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have heard of Canva before, but did you know that you can use it to create your own Instagram highlight covers? The Canva app will allow you to create these images for your Instagram stories, and there are thousands of templates to choose from. It has a variety of options, including a blank template that will show you a white background. All you have to do is change the background color to something more appealing. With these tips, you can create your own Instagram highlight covers in no time!<\/p>\n<p>Creating Instagram highlight covers can boost your profile&#8217;s appearance and increase your followers. It&#8217;s an effective way to create brand awareness and show off the best content on your Instagram Stories. You don&#8217;t need to be an artist to create these covers &#8211; you can use Canva and Crello, which are free online tools. Remember that aesthetics play a big part in the visual aspect of your profile, so you need to choose a cover that fits your brand&#8217;s theme.<\/p>\n<p>You can customize your highlight cover by choosing a background color and adding text. You can choose a ready-made text style, or type in your own text. You can also find icon-based highlights in the canva library. After you&#8217;ve finished creating your highlight cover, export it to your Instagram account to share with your followers. The design is available in PNG or JPG format, which makes it easy to share on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to create an Instagram highlight cover is to use a template. This way, you can choose from several different templates and add your own images. If you want to use more elaborate designs, you can use Adobe Photoshop, but this may be more difficult than using Canva. Using Canva makes the process much easier than ever. It is also completely free! Just make sure that you use a high-quality photo editor so that it&#8217;s not only beautiful, but also easy to customize.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PicMonkey\"><\/span>PicMonkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a tool to create a custom IG highlight cover, PicMonkey is an excellent choice. This image editor is free to use, and its template library includes millions of royalty-free stock images. With this tool, you can design your own Instagram highlight cover in minutes. Choose from a variety of templates, edit the text, and add effects to create a unique look for your feed. Try it today!<\/p>\n<p>Another popular app for Instagram highlight covers is PicMonkey, which allows you to upload images and use them in your posts. But remember to make sure that the images you use are not copyrighted. PicMonkey is a great choice for creating highlight covers, but you should also consider Mojito, a more modern tool for editing stories, snapping pictures, and creating covers. This tool is great for those who want to create their own Instagram covers, as it allows you to use your own photos and videos to create your highlight cover.<\/p>\n<p>Color gradients can add pizzazz and dimension to your Instagram highlight covers. A gradient can affect a follower&#8217;s mood or perception of your content. 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