Create TikTok Video Cover from Photo
Turn any photo into a scroll-stopping TikTok cover that makes people tap your video.
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"My cover photos were always cut off weird. Now I just tell it where to extend and my TikTok profile looks so much more professional. Views went up noticeably." @TikTokGrowth
Built for TikTok Creators
TikTok video covers appear in 9:16 vertical format across your profile grid, the For You page, and search results. A great cover can double your tap-through rate. EditThisPic converts any photo into the perfect cover dimensions - extending backgrounds where needed and leaving room for text overlays. Make your TikTok profile look curated and professional.
Tools for TikTok Covers
Extend Background
Expand photos to fit TikTok's vertical format
Add Text
Add eye-catching titles to your covers
Enhance Photo
Boost colors for scroll-stopping covers
Step-by-Step Guide
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Upload your cover photo
Drop any photo into EditThisPic. Use a high-quality image that represents your video content. Landscape, square, or portrait - the AI handles any starting format.
Simple resize: 20 seconds. Background extension: 30-40 seconds. -
Describe your TikTok cover needs
Type 'resize to 9:16 TikTok cover format' or 'extend background for TikTok video cover with space for text at top.' Specify which directions need extension - sky above, ground below, or sides.
Leave space in the top third for text - that's where TikTok cover titles look best and avoid the username overlay at bottom. -
Check the cover composition
Preview how your cover will look in TikTok's format. Ensure your subject is visible and centered, text areas are clear, and extended backgrounds look natural.
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Refine and download
If any areas need adjustment, use markers on specific spots and regenerate. Download your 1080x1920 cover image ready to upload to TikTok.
TikTok displays covers in a 3-column grid on profiles - consider how covers look together for a cohesive aesthetic.
Copy-Paste Prompts for TikTok Covers
resize to 9:16 TikTok cover format, extend sky above and ground below naturally, keep subject centered
'Naturally' ensures extended areas blend seamlessly with the original
convert to TikTok cover dimensions with extra headroom at top for text overlay, extend background upward matching existing colors
Top third is ideal for text - it's visible in grids and avoids the username overlay
resize portrait photo to exact 1080x1920 TikTok cover dimensions, extend sides if needed to fit ratio
Portrait photos may need slight side extension to hit exact 9:16 ratio
extend background above and below to convert square photo to 9:16 TikTok cover, maintain subject position in center third
'Center third' keeps your subject visible even in small grid previews
Show 4 more prompts
resize product photo to TikTok cover format 9:16, extend clean background evenly, keep product large and centered
Product should be prominent and immediately recognizable in small previews
convert to TikTok cover with extra space at top third for tutorial title text, extend background above subject
Tutorial covers need clear text space - viewers decide to watch based on the title
resize before/after comparison photo to 9:16 TikTok cover dimensions, keep both sides equally visible
Before/after covers work great for transformation content
resize portrait to TikTok cover format, position face in upper center area with space below, extend background as needed
Faces in the upper half grab attention better in the For You feed
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape to cover | extend for 9:16 TikTok cover |
30s | Try This → |
| With text space | cover with headroom for title |
30s | Try This → |
| Square to cover | extend above and below for cover |
25s | Try This → |
| Portrait cleanup | resize to exact 1080x1920 |
20s | Try This → |
Real Examples
Cooking video cover from food photo
A 16:9 food photography shot needed to become an eye-catching TikTok cover with room for a recipe title.
extend background above and below to convert this food photo to 9:16 TikTok cover format, add extra space at top for text, match the wooden table texture
Fitness transformation cover
A gym mirror selfie needed proper cover formatting with space for motivational text overlay.
resize to TikTok cover 9:16 dimensions, extend gym background above for title text space, keep full body visible in center
Travel content cover
A panoramic travel photo of a scenic destination needed to become a vertical cover that shows both the person and the location.
extend sky and foreground to convert panoramic landscape to 9:16 TikTok cover, keep person and landmark both visible, maintain scenic composition
When Things Go Wrong
Subject gets cut off or cropped badly
Why: The AI prioritized filling the ratio over preserving your subject position.
resize to 9:16 TikTok cover by ONLY extending background, do NOT crop or move the main subject at all
'ONLY extending background' prevents any cropping of existing content.
Extended background looks fake or repetitive
Why: Complex textures or unique patterns are hard to extend convincingly.
Tap markers on the artificial-looking areas, then: regenerate with more natural variation and texture matching the original
Simple backgrounds (sky, solid colors, grass) extend most naturally.
Not enough space for text at top
Why: The AI centered the subject instead of shifting it down.
extend background significantly above subject, position main content in lower two-thirds, leave top third clear for text overlay
Specifying 'lower two-thirds' gives precise positioning guidance.
AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed
Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone.
Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt
Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.
Output dimensions aren't exactly 1080x1920
Why: The AI may have interpreted 9:16 slightly differently.
Specifying exact pixel dimensions ensures perfect TikTok compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a TikTok video cover be?
TikTok video covers should be 1080x1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio). This is the same as a full phone screen in portrait orientation. EditThisPic outputs this exact size when you specify TikTok cover format.
Do I need to mark areas before resizing?
No. Just describe what you want: 'resize to TikTok cover format' or 'extend background for 9:16.' The AI understands these instructions without marking. Only use markers if you need to refine specific areas afterward.
How do I create a TikTok cover from a landscape photo?
Upload your landscape photo and type 'extend background above and below to convert to 9:16 TikTok cover format.' The AI will add matching sky/ground to make it vertical rather than awkwardly cropping.
Is there a free TikTok cover maker without login?
Yes. EditThisPic converts any photo to TikTok cover dimensions free without requiring an account. Upload, describe the cover you need, and download. No watermarks added.
How do I leave space for text on my TikTok cover?
Type 'extend background at top for text space' or 'position subject in lower two-thirds with room for title text at top.' The AI will create clean space for your text overlay.
Can I use the same cover for TikTok and Instagram?
Yes. TikTok covers and Instagram Stories use the same 9:16 (1080x1920) format. One EditThisPic resize works for both platforms.
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