Story Highlight Cover Maker
Crop circular Instagram highlight covers on canvas — match your brand without leaving the browser.
Processed locally in your browser — image never leaves your device.
Instagram Story Highlight covers display as circles. Image is center-cropped to fill the circle.
About this tool
Highlight covers brand your archived Stories — consistent circular icons make profiles look professional.
Crop and export locally — no server upload means your brand assets stay private.
How to use the Story Highlight Cover Maker
- 1
Upload your cover image (processed locally — no server upload).
- 2
Adjust crop and position within the circular frame.
- 3
Download the PNG ready for Instagram highlight covers.
Design consistency
Use one icon style across all highlights: line icons, photos, or solid color circles.
Keep icons recognizable at small sizes — avoid fine detail.
Pro tips
- Export at 1080×1080 for sharp display on retina screens.
- Match highlight cover colors to your feed palette.
Social Media Specs & Character Limits
Optimal text formatting, length guidelines, and parameters for all major platforms:
| Platform | Max Length | Ideal Length | Hashtag Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instagram Feed & Reels | 2,200 chars | 125 - 150 chars | 3 - 5 tags (Recomm.) |
| TikTok Posts | 4,000 chars | 100 - 200 chars | 3 - 5 tags (Ideal) |
| YouTube Description | 5,000 chars | 1,500 chars (SEO) | 3 - 10 tags |
| X / Twitter Post | 280 chars | 100 - 140 chars | 1 - 2 tags |
| LinkedIn Articles & Posts | 3,000 chars | 500 - 1,000 chars | 3 - 5 tags |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size should highlight covers be?▼
Instagram displays highlights as circles — export at least 1080×1080 px for sharp results.
Are my images uploaded?▼
No. All cropping happens in your browser using canvas.