Design6 min read• 2026-10-18

Apple Podcasts & Spotify Cover Art Specs: The Definitive Checklist

Master dimensions, color profile, safe zones, text hierarchy, and why 3000x3000px square art is required.

Official Apple Podcasts & Spotify Artwork Specifications

Both Apple Podcasts and Spotify have strict technical requirements for podcast cover art. Submitting artwork that violates these specifications will cause your show to be rejected or fail directory indexing.

Square 1:1 Aspect Ratio

Width and height must be strictly identical.

Resolution Range

Minimum 1400 x 1400 px, Maximum 3000 x 3000 px. We strongly recommend publishing at 3000 x 3000 px for Retina display clarity.

File Format & Color Space

JPEG or PNG in sRGB color space at 72 DPI. Max 512KB recommended for fast CDN loading.

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