Common causes
- The source image is not 9:16.
- The subject is too close to an edge.
- Text is outside the central safe region.
- The profile-grid crop was not checked.
Crop troubleshooting
Why Your Instagram Reel Cover Gets Cropped
A vertical cover is shown inside several differently shaped placements. Parts near the edges may disappear when a 9:16 design is converted into a square or 4:5 preview.
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Fix it with manual crop
Upload the image, drag it in the 9:16 preview, adjust zoom, check every platform tab, and keep the important subject visible in the profile and Explore previews.
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Related Guides
Explore more ways to get your Reel cover right before you post.
Instagram Reel Cover Size Guide
Check the 9:16 canvas size and export dimensions before you design.
Read guide →Instagram Reel Thumbnail Safe Zone Guide
See where titles, faces, and logos stay visible across previews.
Read guide →Canva Reel Cover Workflow
Design your Reel cover in Canva, export it, and test it with ReelCoverFit.
Read guide →Reel Cover Text Placement Guide
Keep titles readable across the full Reel, profile grid, and Explore previews.
Read guide →Prepare your image now
Open the free tool, choose the closest requirement, verify the official portal instructions, and download the result.
Open Reel Cover Studio