Free Aesthetic Reels Cover Templates (for Coaches, Creators & Small Biz Owners)
If you’ve been relying on blurry screenshots or weird close-ups as your Instagram Reels covers… it’s time for a glow-up.
Branded, aesthetic Reels covers aren’t just about “looking pretty” (although they do help with that). They’re one of the simplest ways to:
👉 Make your content look intentional
👉 Turn your IG profile into a portfolio
👉 Get more clicks on the right Reels
And the best part? You don’t need to spend hours designing them yourself.
I created a pack of 20 free Canva Reels cover templates just for you — no strings, no code, no stress.
Let’s break down why they work and how to grab yours today.
Why You Need Reels Covers (Even If You’re Not Trying to Go Viral)
There’s a common myth floating around that Reels covers “hurt your reach.” But that’s not true — even Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, has confirmed it.
📌 Reels covers do not impact your views or reach.
📌 They do impact your brand, your grid, and your click-throughs.
Here’s how aesthetic Reels covers help:
→ They make your feed feel polished and professional
→ They help people find the content they actually want
→ They reflect your vibe, even when the Reel thumbnail is awkward
Basically: Reels covers don’t change the algorithm — they change how people perceive your brand.
What Makes These Canva Templates So Aesthetic?
When I designed this pack, I had a few non-negotiables:
🔥 They had to be on-brand for coaches, creatives, and content pros
🔥 They needed clean layouts, modern fonts, and scroll-stopping color blocks
🔥 They had to be EASY to customize — no learning curve
You’ll find a mix of styles, including:
→ Bold text on soft backgrounds
→ Split layouts with space for titles and images
→ Covers designed for text-only Reels
→ A few neutral, minimalist options for that ✨ clean girl ✨ vibe
Plus, they’re already sized for 1080x1920 (the exact size for Reels), and spacing is optimized so nothing important gets cropped on the grid.
How to Use These Templates in Under 5 Minutes
You don’t need to be “good at Canva” — these are plug-and-play.
Here’s what to do:
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Fill the short form above to access the free Reels Cover Templates (you will be added to our email list)
Check your email for the templates we will send you!
Open the link in Canva (free or Pro account works)
Pick a cover layout you like
Swap in your brand colors, fonts, and title (we will also send you a demo video in case you need help customizing!)
Download your image and upload it as your Reel cover
That’s it. No design rabbit holes. No “what font should I use?” spiral.
See how much nicer an more profissional our feed looks with these covers… 😎
I made you a free pack of 20 Canva Reels cover templates — totally customizable, super easy to use, and perfect for creators, coaches, and content pros.
They’re designed to:
→ Help you create consistent, branded covers in minutes
→ Make your Reels grid look polished AF
→ Save you from ever opening Canva with zero ideas again
👉 Grab the Free Canva Reels Covers Pack
Just open the link, add your colors and text, and boom — your content looks 10x more professional with way less effort.
Can I Edit Reels Covers After Posting?
Yes — and this is a great tip for busy creators.
Instagram lets you edit the cover of a Reel after it’s live, as long as you don’t delete and re-upload it. Just tap the three dots → Edit → Cover → Upload your new image.
So if you’ve got old Reels on your feed that deserve a little facelift? You can go back and update those covers anytime.
TL;DR — Creating Reels Covers in Canva is Fast, Easy, and Worth It
Here’s the quick recap:
🔹 Use a 1080x1920 Canva design to create Reels covers
🔹 Keep the layout clean, branded, and readable
🔹 Covers don’t affect your reach — they improve how your profile looks
🔹 You can batch create them or add them later
🔹 Grab 20 free templates and start today
Want to make your next 20 Reels covers in under 15 minutes?
👉 Download your free Canva Reels Cover Templates now
Keep showing up — even imperfectly. Because a branded Reel that took you 5 minutes is still 100x better than one that never gets posted. 🤩
Manu Muraro is the founder of Your Social Team, which helps small entrepreneurs grow their business through content marketing, especially email and Instagram.
In 2021 Manu launched Your Template Club, one of the first Canva Template for Instagram subscriptions in the world to provide social media managers and small business owners with content templates designed for engagement.
Manu has also more recebtly started the first Instagram Reels Award Show, The Reelies Awards and an email marketing membership, Your Inbox Team.
Born and raised in Brazil, Manu moved to the U.S. in 2000 right out of college to work for Cartoon Network, where she made an award winning career in creative and strategy.