Spotify sizes
Spotify uses specific image dimensions for playlist covers, album art, podcast covers, artist profiles, and header images. The requirements vary significantly — podcast covers have a strict 512KB file size limit, while album art should be submitted at 3000×3000 for future-proof quality.
Here are all the current Spotify image specs, including requirements for Spotify for Artists uploads and podcast hosting platforms.
Quick reference
| Format | Dimensions | Ratio | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playlist Cover | 640 × 640 px | 1:1 | 4MB |
| Album Cover | 3000 × 3000 px | 1:1 | 20MB |
| Podcast Cover | 3000 × 3000 px | 1:1 | 512KB |
| Artist Profile Picture | 750 × 750 px | 1:1 | 20MB |
| Artist Header Image | 2660 × 1140 px | 7:3 | 4MB |
Playlist Cover640×640px
Spotify playlist covers should be at least 300×300 pixels, though 640×640 or higher is recommended for sharp display across devices. The image must be a 1:1 square. Playlist covers appear in search results, your library, and on the playlist page itself.
Spotify playlist covers are displayed as square thumbnails throughout the app — in your library, search results, the browse section, and on the playlist page. The image appears at various sizes from about 40px (library list view) up to 300px (playlist header on desktop). Uploading at 640×640 or higher ensures it stays sharp at all display sizes.
Dimensions
640×640
Aspect ratio
1:1
Max file size
4MB
Formats
JPG, PNG
Best practices
- •Upload at 640×640px or higher for best quality. Minimum is 300×300px.
- •Use bold, simple designs — playlist covers are often viewed at 40-60px in the library.
- •Setting a custom cover makes shared and public playlists more recognizable.
Album Cover3000×3000px
Spotify album covers should be 3000×3000 pixels in a 1:1 square format. The minimum accepted resolution is 640×640 pixels, but Spotify strongly recommends the full 3000×3000 for optimal display across all devices including TVs and car dashboards. Use sRGB color space with 24-bit depth.
Album covers are the most prominent visual on Spotify — they appear on the album page, in the Now Playing screen, on smart speakers, car dashboards, TV apps, and as lock screen art on mobile devices. At the largest display sizes (TV apps, desktop Now Playing), covers render at up to 640×640 pixels or larger on high-DPI screens. Submitting at 3000×3000 ensures future-proof quality.
Dimensions
3000×3000
Aspect ratio
1:1
Max file size
20MB
Formats
JPG, PNG, TIFF
Best practices
- •Submit at 3000×3000px for best quality across all devices including TVs and car dashboards.
- •Use sRGB color space, 24 bits per pixel. Don't upscale low-res images — they may be rejected.
- •Album art is submitted through your distributor, not directly to Spotify.
Podcast Cover3000×3000px
Podcast cover art should be 3000×3000 pixels in a 1:1 square format. This size works across all major platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, and Google Podcasts. The minimum is 1400×1400 pixels for Apple Podcasts and 640×640 for Spotify, but 3000×3000 is the universal safe choice.
Podcast cover art is the single most important visual asset for your show. It appears in search results, the browse directory, episode listings, and as the main image when someone views your podcast page. On Spotify, it displays at sizes ranging from 40px (library) to 300px (podcast page header). On Apple Podcasts, it can display even larger on iPad and desktop.
Dimensions
3000×3000
Aspect ratio
1:1
Max file size
512KB
Formats
JPG, PNG
Best practices
- •Design at 3000×3000px — this satisfies Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other platforms simultaneously.
- •Export as JPEG at 80-90% quality to stay under the 512KB file size limit.
- •Use bold text and high-contrast colors — podcast covers are often viewed at very small sizes.
Artist Profile Picture750×750px
Spotify artist profile pictures must be at least 750×750 pixels in a 1:1 square format. The image is displayed as a circle on the artist page and in search results. Upload through Spotify for Artists — keep the subject centered with wide margins since the circular crop cuts the corners.
The artist profile picture is your primary identity on Spotify. It appears as a circle on your artist page, in search results, the 'Artists' section of listeners' libraries, and in the 'About' section. It's always cropped to a circle, so design within a circular safe zone and keep faces or logos centered.
Dimensions
750×750
Aspect ratio
1:1
Max file size
20MB
Formats
JPG, PNG, GIF
Best practices
- •Upload at 750×750px minimum — higher resolution (1500×1500+) is better for TVs and high-DPI screens.
- •Design within a circular safe zone — Spotify crops the square image to a circle.
- •Use a centered face or portrait. Avoid text — it becomes illegible at small display sizes.
Artist Header Image2660×1140px
Spotify artist header images should be at least 2660×1140 pixels with a roughly 7:3 aspect ratio. The header appears at the top of your artist page on desktop and mobile. The bottom portion is overlaid by your artist name and action buttons, so keep important content in the upper two-thirds.
The artist header image is the large banner that spans the top of your Spotify artist page. On desktop, it's displayed as a wide panoramic strip. On mobile, it's cropped more aggressively — only the center portion is visible. Spotify recommends keeping important elements centered and in the upper third of the image for the best display across both formats.
Dimensions
2660×1140
Aspect ratio
7:3
Max file size
4MB
Formats
JPG, PNG
Best practices
- •Upload at 2660×1140px minimum. Keep important content in the upper two-thirds — the bottom is overlaid by UI.
- •Use a wide landscape photo or abstract texture that works when partially covered by text.
- •Test on both desktop and mobile — mobile crops more aggressively to the center.
Frequently asked questions
What are all the Spotify image sizes?
Playlist Cover: 640×640px (min 300×300). Album Cover: 3000×3000px (min 640×640). Podcast Cover: 3000×3000px (min 1400×1400). Artist Profile: 750×750px. Artist Header: 2660×1140px.
Why are Spotify image sizes all different?
Each image type serves a different purpose and displays at different sizes. Album and podcast covers need high resolution (3000×3000) for TVs and car dashboards. Playlist covers are simpler (640×640 minimum). The artist header is a wide panoramic banner.
What format should Spotify album art be?
JPEG or PNG in sRGB color space, 24 bits per pixel. Spotify accepts TIFF with lossless encoding too. Minimum 640×640px, recommended 3000×3000px. Do not upscale low-resolution images — they may be rejected by distributors.
Why is the Spotify podcast cover file size limit so small?
Apple Podcasts (not Spotify) enforces a strict 512KB maximum. Since most podcast hosting platforms distribute a single cover to all platforms, designing at 3000×3000px JPEG at 80–90% quality satisfies both Apple’s size limit and Spotify’s quality requirements.
Other platform guides
Sources
Guide last verified: March 19, 2026. This hub summarizes 5 formats and cites 9 sources across this page and the linked format pages.
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