Podcast Cover Art Size
Podcast cover art is the square thumbnail every player shows in search, on your show page and on the lock screen. Apple Podcasts and Spotify both want it at 3000×3000 px (1:1) — that is the size to export so it stays crisp on a TV and readable at 55 px.
| Placement | Pixels | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Apple Podcasts & Spotify max — export at this size |
3000×3000 | 1:1 | |
| Minimum Apple rejects artwork smaller than this |
1400×1400 | 1:1 | |
| Colour space CMYK is rejected; use sRGB JPG or PNG |
RGB | — | |
| File limit Keep the JPG/PNG small so feeds validate fast |
≤512 KB | — |
Export at 3000×3000 px
Both Apple Podcasts and Spotify accept square artwork up to 3000×3000 pixels. Export at that maximum so the image stays sharp when a smart TV or CarPlay scales it up, and it still downsizes cleanly to the 55 px thumbnail in a feed list.
Never go below 1400×1400
Apple Podcasts rejects any cover smaller than 1400×1400. Keep the design perfectly square — players crop nothing, but a non-square file will fail validation.
RGB only, keep it light
Use the sRGB colour space in JPG or PNG. CMYK files are rejected. Keep it readable at thumbnail size: big title, high contrast, minimal small text.
FAQ
What is the best podcast cover art size in 2026?
3000×3000 pixels at a 1:1 ratio. This is the maximum Apple Podcasts and Spotify accept and it scales down cleanly to every thumbnail size.
What is the minimum podcast cover size?
1400×1400 pixels. Apple Podcasts rejects any artwork smaller than this.
Does podcast art have to be square?
Yes. Cover art must be a 1:1 square in RGB (sRGB) JPG or PNG; CMYK files are rejected.