Streaming platforms require high-quality cover images to ensure your release looks professional and visually appealing. If your cover doesn’t meet these standards, it may cause delays in the publication of your release.
Format: JPG or PNG
Size: Less than 10 MB
Dimensions: Square image, minimum 1400 × 1400 pixels and maximum 3000 × 3000 pixels
(iTunes recommends 3000 × 3000 pixels)
Color mode: RGB
Text: Only the artist name and release title (exactly as entered during upload) may appear on the cover — or no text at all.
Ownership: You must own the rights to the image — it must be your original artwork.
Any additional text beyond the release title and artist name
Mismatched artist/title text that differs from metadata
Email addresses, QR codes, URLs, or any other contact or pricing information
Stickers or physical elements if the image is scanned from a physical CD
Words like "CD", "DVD", or "Digital Exclusive" that imply the format of the release
Cropped text or images, or blurry/low-quality visuals
Images that are compressed into a corner with white space elsewhere
References to Spotify or other streaming services
Copyrighted material you do not have the rights to use. Your image must be unique and belong to you.
In short: your cover art must be high quality, match the technical specs, and reflect only what is included in your release metadata.
Following these recommendations ensures your release will be published without issues related to artwork format or content.