Free Podcast Cover Art Maker
Create square 3000 × 3000 podcast cover art with your show title, host line and colors.
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How to use this tool
Podcast apps show your cover as a tiny square next to thousands of other shows, so a busy or blurry image gets skipped. This maker places your show title and a host or tagline line on a 3000 × 3000 canvas, the largest size Apple Podcasts accepts, with your colors and an optional photo. It’s for new podcasters who need artwork before launching on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other apps.
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Enter your show title and host line
Type the podcast name in Headline and a short host, topic or tagline in Subtitle or attribution, such as “with Maya Chen · Weekly craft business tips”.
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Choose colors or add artwork
Pick the Background and Text / light color, or click Choose files to add a JPG, PNG or WebP photo or illustration. It fills the square and is darkened so the title stays readable.
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Preview, download and check
Check the live preview and download the 3000 × 3000 PNG. Before uploading, check the file meets your podcast host’s limits; convert it to JPG if the file is too large.
Podcast cover art requirements
• Square, between 1400 × 1400 and 3000 × 3000 pixels for Apple Podcasts. This tool exports 3000 × 3000. • JPG or PNG, in the RGB color space. • Many podcast hosts and directories also recommend a small file, often around 512 KB or less. A 3000 × 3000 PNG can be larger, so convert it to JPG or resize to 1400–2000 px if your host rejects it. • Spotify and most other apps accept the same square artwork.
Design tips for a cover that works at thumbnail size
• Use one to four large words; the title should be readable at the size of a phone app icon. • Choose strong contrast, such as cream on deep teal. • Avoid tiny text, episode numbers and long taglines. • Use one clear photo or illustration rather than a collage. • Check how the cover looks next to other shows in your category.
Apple Podcasts artwork rules to avoid rejection
Apple asks that cover art doesn’t include explicit material, misleading content or other brands’ logos and trademarks without permission. Keep the design about your show, and only use photos or artwork you have the rights to.
How to upload your podcast cover
1. Open your podcast hosting dashboard, such as Spotify for Creators, Buzzsprout or Transistor. 2. Find the show settings or artwork section. 3. Upload the downloaded image and save. 4. Your host updates the RSS feed, and apps like Apple Podcasts refresh the cover, which can take a few days.
Frequently asked questions
What is a podcast cover art maker?
A podcast cover art maker creates the square image that represents your show in apps like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This one combines your show title, a host or tagline line, your colors and an optional photo into a 3000 × 3000 PNG.
What size should podcast cover art be?
Apple Podcasts accepts square artwork from 1400 × 1400 up to 3000 × 3000 pixels, and recommends the larger size. Spotify and most other apps use the same square image from your RSS feed. This tool exports 3000 × 3000.
Why was my podcast cover art rejected?
Common reasons are the wrong size or shape, a file that’s too large for your host, a non-RGB color space, or content that breaks the directory’s rules. If the 3000 × 3000 PNG is too big, convert it to JPG or resize it to around 2000 pixels and try again.
Should my podcast cover be JPG or PNG?
Apple accepts both. This tool saves a PNG, which keeps text sharp, but PNGs at 3000 × 3000 can be large. Many podcasters convert the final cover to a high-quality JPG to stay under their host’s file size limit.
Is the same cover used on Spotify?
Yes, in most cases. Spotify reads the artwork from your podcast’s RSS feed or the upload in Spotify for Creators, and it uses the same square format. One square cover works across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.
What should I put on my podcast cover?
Put the show name in large letters, plus at most one short line, such as the host’s name or the topic. Readers decide in a split second, so skip episode details. A face, an object or a bold color helps the cover stand out in search results.
Can I use my own photo or illustration?
Yes. Click Choose files and add a JPG, PNG or WebP image up to 30 MB. It’s cropped to fill the square and darkened so light text stays readable. Start with a large, sharp image, since small photos are enlarged to 3000 × 3000.
Can I make episode artwork too?
Yes. Apple Podcasts accepts episode art in the same 1400–3000 pixel square range. Use this tool with an episode title in Headline and your show name in the subtitle to make matching episode images.
Are my images uploaded to SocQ?
No. The cover is drawn on a canvas in your browser and your photo is read from your device. Nothing is sent to a SocQ server, and the PNG downloads directly from the page.
Is this podcast cover art maker free?
Yes. It’s free with no signup, and no watermark is added. Create as many versions as you like and test them before your launch.
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