Cover Arts Requirements

Your cover art is the first thing listeners see. Make sure it meets all platform requirements.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: Minimum 3000 x 3000 pixels (square, 1:1 ratio)
• Format: JPEG or PNG
• Color Space: RGB
• Resolution: 300 DPI recommended
• File Size: Under 36MB

Content Rules

What's NOT Allowed

• Social media handles (@username)
• Website URLs
• Phone numbers or contact information
• "Available on Spotify/Apple Music" type text
• Blurry or pixelated images
• Pornographic or excessively violent imagery
• Misleading information

Best Practices

• Use high-quality, original artwork
• Ensure text on the cover is legible
• The artist name and title should match the metadata
• Avoid excessive white borders
• Consider how it looks as a small thumbnail

Platform-Specific Notes

• Spotify: Prefers clean, simple designs
• Apple Music: Supports animated cover art for select releases
• YouTube Music: Cover art is also used as video thumbnails

Pro Tips

1. Hire a professional designer for best results
2. Test how your art looks at both full size and thumbnail
3. Create a consistent visual brand across releases
4. Save your original design files for future edits