Instagram / Free tool

Instagram Highlight Cover Maker

Give your Instagram Highlights a polished, matching look. Choose an icon and colors, add up to six names and download a coordinated set of Story-sized cover images.

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How to use this tool

  1. 01

    Choose your starting material

    Add a photo when needed and enter the name or message for your design.

  2. 02

    Make the layout your own

    Choose colors, adjust the crop and check the preview at a useful viewing size.

  3. 03

    Download your design

    Save the finished PNG, or a matching cover set as a ZIP, ready for your social workflow.

Build a matching cover set

A shared icon, accent circle and text color make each category feel part of the same profile. Central placement helps the icon stay recognizable in the small Highlight circle.

What image size will I get?

Each cover is a 1080 × 1920 PNG. The design keeps the icon and text inside a centered circle for the Highlight crop.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Instagram Highlight cover maker?

It creates images you can use as covers for saved Instagram Stories. SocQ places an icon and category name in the center of a 1080 × 1920 design.

How do I create several matching covers?

Add one category name per line, up to six. Choose a shared icon and color scheme, then download the set as a ZIP.

What image size will I get?

Each cover is a 1080 × 1920 PNG. The design keeps the icon and text inside a centered circle for the Highlight crop.

How do I add the image as a Highlight cover?

Save the image, open the Highlight in Instagram and use its Edit Highlight and Edit Cover controls. Choose the image and center the icon in the circle.

Which icons can I choose?

Choose a star, heart, coffee cup, camera, plane or leaf. The same icon is applied across the set for a consistent visual style.

How do I make the labels readable?

Use short category names and strong contrast between the text and accent circle. Check the small circular preview before downloading.

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