{"id":24713,"date":"2022-02-15T01:13:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T01:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/?p=24713"},"modified":"2023-01-13T06:36:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T06:36:03","slug":"instagram-highlight-covers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Custom Instagram Highlight Covers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Instagram introduced the Instagram Story feature in 2016. Since then, Instagram Story has become a powerful medium for brands to connect with their audiences on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Just like Instagram Stories, Instagram Highlights are also very popular.<\/p>\n<p>They are an extension of <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-stories-stickers\/\">Instagram Stories<\/a>; they are Instagram Story posts that you choose to feature permanently on your profile.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Instagram Stories, Instagram Highlights do not vanish after 24 hours. In fact, they are visible for as long as you want, just like the Instagram posts in your feed.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is they are featured on the top of your profile. They are easily noticeable, so they are likely to drive more views.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-related-links-box\"><p style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333;\">HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT:<\/p><div class=\"sb-related-links-data\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/social-media-monitoring-tools\/\">15 Social Media Monitoring Tools You Need to Know Right Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/wedding-hashtag-generator\/\">10 of the Best Wedding Hashtag Generators in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Brands and social media influencers leverage the power of Instagram Highlights to promote and showcase their brands.<\/p>\n<p>Think of Instagram Highlights as a folder for your Instagram Story posts with a similar theme on your profile.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you are a <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-fashion-influencers\/\">fashion blogger<\/a> or brand, you can have different Instagram Highlight covers for OOTD (outfits of the day), makeup, clothes, and brand collaborations.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, brands can also create separate Instagram Highlights for offers, special discounts, premium edition products, and new launches.<\/p>\n<p>Not only can it help you make your profile look more organized but it can also drive more engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram Stories are featured on the top of your profile. So, your Instagram Story posts are easily noticeable as well.<\/p>\n<p>With some creativity, you can learn how to make custom Instagram Highlight covers to amp up your branding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">=====X=====<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Disclosure<\/i><\/strong><em>: Please note that a few of the links in this article are actually affiliate links. This means that if you click on them, I will get a commission, without any extra cost to you. So, feel free to check these out as I only recommend products or services that I personally tested and highly recommend. For more information, please read my affiliate disclosure in my privacy policy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">=====X=====<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-651d28ad2d755\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" 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: #333333;color:#333333\" 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><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-651d28ad2d755\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#What_Are_Custom_Instagram_Highlight_Covers\" title=\"What Are Custom Instagram Highlight Covers?\">What Are Custom Instagram Highlight Covers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#Tips_to_Make_Custom_Instagram_Highlight_Covers\" title=\"Tips to Make Custom Instagram Highlight Covers\">Tips to Make Custom Instagram Highlight Covers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#1_Keep_Your_Brand_Colors_and_Aesthetics_in_Mind\" title=\"1. Keep Your Brand Colors and Aesthetics in Mind\">1. Keep Your Brand Colors and Aesthetics in Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#2_Use_Relevant_Visuals\" title=\"2. Use Relevant Visuals\">2. Use Relevant Visuals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#3_Maintain_Consistency_in_All_Your_Instagram_Highlight_Covers\" title=\"3. Maintain Consistency in All Your Instagram Highlight Covers\">3. Maintain Consistency in All Your Instagram Highlight Covers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#How_to_Add_a_New_Instagram_Highlight_Cover_to_Your_Profile\" title=\"How to Add a New Instagram Highlight Cover to Your Profile\">How to Add a New Instagram Highlight Cover to Your Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#How_to_Create_Custom_Instagram_Highlight_Covers_For_Free\" title=\"How to Create Custom Instagram Highlight Covers For Free\">How to Create Custom Instagram Highlight Covers For Free<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#Canva\" title=\"Canva\">Canva<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-highlight-covers\/#Read_to_Create_Custom_Instagram_Highlights_Covers\" title=\"Read to Create Custom Instagram Highlights Covers?\">Read to Create Custom Instagram Highlights Covers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Custom_Instagram_Highlight_Covers\"><\/span>What Are Custom Instagram Highlight Covers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By default, the first image that you\u2019ve added is featured as the cover photo for your Instagram Highlights.<\/p>\n<p>However, you can customize the cover photo according to your needs as well. With a custom Instagram Story Highlight cover, you can align your covers with your feed.<\/p>\n<p>When you know how to make custom Instagram Highlight covers, you can create covers that match your branding and aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see in the screenshot below, Sephora uses clean and quirky designs in their custom Instagram Highlights covers to complement their profile.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Instagram-custom-Highlight-covers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24730\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Instagram-custom-Highlight-covers.png\" alt=\"Instagram custom Highlight covers\" width=\"756\" height=\"313\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sephora\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>In the same way, you can make attractive Instagram Highlight covers to make your profile more visually appealing.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll discuss the key design elements that make a good Instagram Highlight cover and how you can make custom Instagram Highlight covers from scratch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Make_Custom_Instagram_Highlight_Covers\"><\/span>Tips to Make Custom Instagram Highlight Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Custom Instagram Highlights covers are a great way to add character to your profile. Your Instagram Highlights are located near the top of your Instagram page.<\/p>\n<p>This means that whenever a person lands on your profile, they will be able to see your Instagram Highlights tabs immediately.<\/p>\n<p>This gives you an opportunity to boost your brand awareness and trust. You can showcase your best products in one Highlight and <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/7-ways-use-customer-testimonials-content\/\">feature testimonials from happy customers<\/a> in another Highlight.<\/p>\n<p>With the right colors, aesthetics, titles, and content, you can crush your Instagram game using custom Instagram Highlights covers.<\/p>\n<p>If you are new to Instagram Highlights, designing a customized cover may seem a little overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few design tips to help you create your own stunning Instagram Highlight covers:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_Your_Brand_Colors_and_Aesthetics_in_Mind\"><\/span>1. Keep Your Brand Colors and Aesthetics in Mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Instagram Highlights are a great way to convey your brand\u2019s message in a professional and cohesive manner. It\u2019s a good idea to match your branding and feed aesthetics with your Instagram Highlight covers.<\/p>\n<p>To drive brand awareness, you can incorporate your brand\u2019s logo, colors, fonts, and design into your Instagram Highlight covers.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bossbabe.inc\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Boss Babe<\/a> believes in consistent branding.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve designed all of their Instagram Story Highlight covers with light pink, keeping in mind their brand colors. It blends in seamlessly with their overall feed and aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boss-Babe-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24718\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Boss-Babe-Instagram-Highlight-Covers-498x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Boss Babe Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"230\" height=\"472\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_Relevant_Visuals\"><\/span>2. Use Relevant Visuals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maintaining the same aesthetics on your Instagram feed is super important, but it is also essential to convey the right message through your Instagram Highlight covers.<\/p>\n<p>Your Instagram Highlight covers should contain a visual signpost for the content they represent.<\/p>\n<p>The icon or text that you feature on your Instagram Highlight covers should be relevant to the context of your Instagram Story posts.<\/p>\n<p>A good Instagram Highlight cover should make it as easy as possible for your audience to understand what they can expect from your Instagram Highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Take some inspiration from the profile of LA-based content studio, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hungryhipsters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hungry Hipsters<\/a>. They\u2019ve used minimalistic icons to give showcase what their content is about.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hungry-Hipsters-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24729\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hungry-Hipsters-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"Hungry Hipsters Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"231\" height=\"475\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-related-links-box\"><p style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333;\">HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT:<\/p><div class=\"sb-related-links-data\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/social-media-management-tools\/\">19 of the Best Social Media Management Tools You Need to Manage Your Social Presence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;12 Annoying Instagram Problems and Easy Ways to Fix Them in 2022&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1313281,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;21&quot;:1,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-problems\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Annoying Instagram Problems and Easy Ways to Fix Them in 2022<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p>On the other hand, beauty brand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bareminerals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bare Minerals<\/a> has a very different style. They\u2019re straightforward in their approach. They\u2019ve used short phrases to give context to each Highlight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bare-Minerals-instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24717\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bare-Minerals-instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"Bare Minerals instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"217\" height=\"446\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While both strategies are completely different, there is one common factor between them. Both of these profiles communicate with their audience effectively with relevant visuals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Maintain_Consistency_in_All_Your_Instagram_Highlight_Covers\"><\/span>3. Maintain Consistency in All Your Instagram Highlight Covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve talked about consistency in branding. But there is more to it. You can also design all your Highlight covers with a theme or Instagram Story template in mind.<\/p>\n<p>For example, take a look at the Instagram Highlight covers posted by beauty brand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gummy.hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gummy Hair<\/a>. They\u2019ve used light blue and pink in all of their covers.<\/p>\n<p>Also, they\u2019ve used clean and sharp symbols in all of them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gummy-Hair-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24726\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Gummy-Hair-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"Gummy Hair Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"229\" height=\"469\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-related-links-box\"><p style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333;\">HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT:<\/p><div class=\"sb-related-links-data\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-marketing-tools\/\">25 Instagram Marketing Tools You Need to Customize Your Online Promotions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Ultimate Instagram Image Size Guide for 2022&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1313281,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;21&quot;:1,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-image-size\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-image-size\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate Instagram Image Size Guide for 2022<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hm\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">H&M<\/a> uses different visuals for all their Instagram Story covers, they\u2019ve used the same font and color for the text in all of them. Consistency can help you with branding and give your profile a unique style.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/HM-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24727\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/HM-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"H&M Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"225\" height=\"463\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_a_New_Instagram_Highlight_Cover_to_Your_Profile\"><\/span>How to Add a New Instagram Highlight Cover to Your Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the basics. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to add a new Instagram Highlight cover to your Instagram profile:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to your Instagram profile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Tap the \u201c+\u201d button marked \u201cNew\u201d that you see below your profile picture. This will redirect you to your Instagram Story archives.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/New-option-in-Instagram-Highlight-Covers1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24739\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/New-option-in-Instagram-Highlight-Covers1.jpg\" alt=\"New option in Instagram Highlight Covers1\" width=\"778\" height=\"443\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-related-links-box\"><p style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333;\">HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT:<\/p><div class=\"sb-related-links-data\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/hashtag-generator-tools\/\">15 of the Best Hashtag Generator Tools for 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;How to Come Up With a Wedding Hashtag [With the Best Examples]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1313281,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;21&quot;:1,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/how-to-come-up-with-a-wedding-hashtag\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/how-to-come-up-with-a-wedding-hashtag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Come Up With a Wedding Hashtag [With the Best Examples]<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select the Instagram Story that you want to add as a new Highlight cover from your archives. You should be a small blue tick mark on the chosen Instagram Story. Then, tap on \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/chosen-story-in-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24723\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/chosen-story-in-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"chosen story in Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"288\" height=\"592\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Choose an appropriate name for your Highlight and click on \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Click-Done-on-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24724\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Click-Done-on-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"Click Done on Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"200\" height=\"412\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-related-links-box\"><p style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333;\">HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT:<\/p><div class=\"sb-related-links-data\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/best-ai-chatbot\/\">14 of the Best AI Chatbot Platforms to Increase Your Conversions in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;How Do I Get People to \\&quot;LIKE\\&quot; My Pictures (Quick Guide)&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1313281,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;21&quot;:1,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/how-do-i-get-people-to-like-my-pictures\/\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/how-do-i-get-people-to-like-my-pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do I Get People to &#8220;LIKE&#8221; My Pictures (Quick Guide)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> You will now be able to see your updated Instagram Highlight Cover on your profile.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Instagram-Highlight-Cover1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24737\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Instagram-Highlight-Cover1.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram Highlight Cover1\" width=\"778\" height=\"425\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Voila! You\u2019ve just added a new Instagram Highlight Cover on your profile. Remember that the Instagram Story Highlights appear in the order they are created.<\/p>\n<p>So if you want something important to show on your profile, make sure that you upload it last.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_Custom_Instagram_Highlight_Covers_For_Free\"><\/span>How to Create Custom Instagram Highlight Covers For Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this article, you\u2019ve learned how to create your own Instagram Highlight Covers.<\/p>\n<p>But what about customization?<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of free and paid apps out there that you can use to create custom Instagram Highlight covers.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of the best apps you can use for free:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canva\"><\/span>Canva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best and most popular apps to make custom Instagram Highlight covers is <a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/recommends\/canva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Canva<\/a>. It has ample designs with an array of elements, graphics, illustrations, designs, and backgrounds to add and edit.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is you don\u2019t need to be a design pro to create beautiful designs on it.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what you need to do to customize your Instagram Highlight cover with Canva:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Sign up for a Canva account. Log into your account and type \u201cInstagram Highlight Cover\u201d in the search bar and scroll to the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Canva-account-Instagram-Highlight-Covers1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24740\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Canva-account-Instagram-Highlight-Covers1.png\" alt=\"Canva account Instagram Highlight Covers1\" width=\"1576\" height=\"732\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Canva<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-related-links-box\"><p style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333;\">HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT:<\/p><div class=\"sb-related-links-data\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/instagram-analytics-tools\/\">19 of the Best Instagram Analytics Tools You Should be Using in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Now you have the perfect size for your Instagram Highlight Cover. Click on the template you like the most or the one matches with your content.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Canva-template-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24722\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Canva-template-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\" alt=\"Canva template Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"1575\" height=\"756\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Canva <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> After selecting the template, choose \u201cELEMENTS\u201d from the sidebar. There you\u2019ll be able to see different shapes, icons, graphics, and illustrations that you can add to your template.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of different options that you can choose from, including free icons and paid icons.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, you can also create your own text-based titles using the \u201cTEXT\u201d option on the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Create-post-on-canva-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24725\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Create-post-on-canva-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\" alt=\"Create post on canva Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"1579\" height=\"705\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Canva<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-related-links-box\"><p style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333;\">HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT:<\/p><div class=\"sb-related-links-data\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/social-media-marketing-tools\/\">29 of the Most Effective Social Media Marketing Tools You Need in 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select an icon that best suits your needs. You can adjust the size, color, and position of the icon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/use-icon-on-create-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24736\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/use-icon-on-create-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\" alt=\"use icon on create Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"1580\" height=\"705\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Canva <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> After you have edited your icon, go ahead and customize the background of your cover.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Canva-customize-the-background-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24720\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Canva-customize-the-background-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\" alt=\"Canva customize the background Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"1580\" height=\"704\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Canva<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6<\/strong>: Once you have adjusted the background and the icon, you can either download it by tapping on the upper right corner of your screen or clicking on \u201cSHARE\u201d to send it to your device.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Canva-download-button-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24721\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Canva-download-button-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.png\" alt=\"Canva download button Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"1600\" height=\"704\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Canva<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Upload this picture on your Instagram profile as a new Instagram Story. Make sure that you zoom out while uploading the Instagram Story so that the cropping tool does not cut out the image icon from your Highlight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Upload-this-picture-on-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24735\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Upload-this-picture-on-Instagram-Highlight-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"Upload this picture on Instagram Highlight Covers\" width=\"213\" height=\"438\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Add this image to your Instagram Highlights, so that you can use it as a Highlight Cover.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Instagram-image-to-your-Highlights.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24732\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Instagram-image-to-your-Highlights.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram image to your Highlights\" width=\"183\" height=\"378\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Make it your Highlight Cover following the above mentioned steps in this article.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/live-your-Highlight-Cover-on-instagram1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24738\" src=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/live-your-Highlight-Cover-on-instagram1.jpg\" alt=\"live your Highlight Cover on instagram1\" width=\"778\" height=\"449\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Image via Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"sb-related-links-box\"><p style=\"font-weight:bold; color:#333333;\">HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT:<\/p><div class=\"sb-related-links-data\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/organic-social-media-reach-tools\/\">19 Tools You Need to Know to Increase Your Organic Social Media Reach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shanebarker.com\/blog\/employee-advocacy-tools\/\">Top 15 Employee Advocacy Tools to Boost Your Brand\u2019s Value<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_to_Create_Custom_Instagram_Highlights_Covers\"><\/span>Read to Create Custom Instagram Highlights Covers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating Instagram Highlights covers is a quick and easy way to promote your brand on social media and add character to your profile.<\/p>\n<p>Putting time and effort into creating engaging and high-quality Instagram Highlight covers can help you increase your brand awareness.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this, a visually appealing profile may also help you attract new followers.<\/p>\n<p>It may be a small design detail but it can go a long way to help you grow your Instagram account.<\/p>\n<p>Did you find this article helpful?<\/p>\n<p>Have you faced any issues while customizing your Instagram Highlights covers? 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