Our Top 5 Most Loved Gradient Canva Templates for Instagram
Maybe you have gone onto Google and searched for “ombre graphic effect for an Instagram post,” and wound up with some outdated designs from the late 90s or early 2000s that just don’t have that modern touch that you see all over the ‘gram.
Been there?? I feel you.
So then maybe you start to search for… “Photoshop 101,” or maybe “Photoshop for dummies,” because you have a feeling this is something that you have to open that beast of a software for, huh?
Well, friends. Do I have some good news for you?
You can create a fun gradient effect that MATCHES your brand, for your Instagram posts, all inside of Canva. And the best part? You don’t have to do it all alone… or use one of the millions of templates that EVERYONE uses from Canva.
our top 5 MOST-LOVED gradient Canva templates!
Number One - Bright & Gradient Reels Covers
These Reel Cover templates are some of our most popular designs, just like the name says, because they are BRIGHT and feature a GRADIENT. These show-stopping Instagram Reels Covers are customizable to fit your brand colors, fonts, and style, but are custom-made for the perfect crop on your feed. With these templates, you can quickly and easily batch your Reels covers so that you have a cohesive aesthetic when someone lands on your Instagram profile!
Number Two - GIFs Speak Louder Than Words
We know the internet loves a good meme. And the internet loves a video meme even more. With these fill-in-the-blank Instagram Reels templates, you can start creating share-worthy memes for your brand in no time. No guesswork, and no need to be a comedian. The best part about these gradient templates is… you don’t have to create a custom Reels Cover. Simply upload the video to Instagram, and select a still image from the video when editing, and the design is already customized to fit perfectly in your feed with no cut-off!
Number Three - Twitter Thread Carousels
Whether you love it or hate it, Twitter can house some POWERFUL content for your brand. Ok - I know you don’t want to jump on yet another social media platform. BUT. You can still take full advantage of the engagement that comes from a Twitter thread. With these gradient Cavna templates, you can create a carousel of images, with an ode to a screenshot Twitter thread, without the hassle of creating a Twitter account. This is a win-win-win scenario for you as a business owner.
WIN - you don’t have to create a gradient Canva design on your own
WIN - you don’t have to have a Twitter account
WIN - you can jump on this trend and bring awareness to your small business
Number Four - Life Is A Carousel
Now this template is a powerhouse. Not only does this template feature that ombre effect that everyone loves so dearly… the gradient actually blends over multiple pages for a seamless Instagram carousel. With this template, you can share your product, knowledge, expertise, and more, with a design that allows for a bit of text, in a very visually appealing way. Long gone are the days of boring Instagram Carousel infographics, with boring backgrounds, and no aesthetic.
Number Five - Best Quote Ever
Are you ready to create dynamic and SHAREABLE content with your followers, well, and potential followers? Quote graphics are a huge hit on Instagram, especially if you share something powerful that your audience can really resonate with. Inject that with a bit of design, a seamless gradient that matches your branding, and fun text to catch their eye… and you, my friend, have a piece of content that your followers will want to share with their followers.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Customize a Canva Gradient Template To Fit Your Brand
Don’t think we would just leave you hanging!! Watch the video tutorial below to help you customize a rainbow ombre effect with a gradient that fits across multiple pages of an Instagram carousel!
And in case any of these templates caught your eye, make sure to head to the shop to grab one (or all) of them today!!
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Manu Muraro is the founder of Your Social Team, an Instagram training membership and template shop that help social media managers and Instagram-savvy small business owners to grow engagement and sales using Instagram and content marketing, without the overwhelm. 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. In 2021, Manu started Your Template Club, a Canva template subscription service to help social media professionals and Canva-savvy business owners to create content that performs on Instagram, add more Instagram features into their strategy, such as Instagram Lives and Reels, and save time.