Last updated: April 28, 2026

Spotify Image Size Cheat Sheet 2026

Q: What size is Spotify cover art?

Spotify cover art should be exactly 3000x3000 pixels in JPEG format. This is the size required by most music distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby). The image must be perfectly square with no borders or letterboxing.

Q: What is the Spotify playlist cover size?

Spotify playlist covers require a minimum of 300x300 pixels, but 600x600 or higher is recommended for sharp display. You can upload custom playlist covers directly in the Spotify app by editing the playlist details.

Q: Can I change my Spotify playlist cover?

Yes. Open the playlist in Spotify, click the three dots menu (or the existing cover image), select "Edit details," and click the cover image to upload a new one. The image must be square and in JPEG format.

Q: Why was my cover art rejected by my distributor?

Here are the common rejection reasons: image is not exactly 3000x3000, file is not JPEG, image is blurry or pixelated, image contains explicit content logos, social media handles, pricing, or unauthorized brand logos. Use FastEdit to ensure correct dimensions and format.

Spotify cover art should be 3000x3000 pixels in JPEG format for album and single releases distributed through aggregators. Playlist cover images need a minimum of 300x300 pixels and can be uploaded directly in the Spotify app. High-quality cover art is critical since it represents your music across every Spotify surface. FastEdit helps you prepare cover images at the exact specs.

Start editing Spotify Playlist Cover

Pick this preset, drop your file, and FastEdit starts from the Spotify Playlist Cover dimensions, format, and file-size target.

Spotify Image Size Cheat Sheet

Cover Art

3000x3000 JPEG Max 20 MB

Album, single, or EP cover art. Required by most distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.) at exactly 3000x3000. Must be square with no blurriness or pixelation.

Playlist Cover

300x300 JPEG Max 10 MB

Custom playlist cover image. Minimum 300x300, but 600x600 or higher is recommended. Upload directly in the Spotify app via playlist settings.

Open Spotify Playlist Cover preset →

What can you create for Spotify?

Use these rows when you know the asset you need but not the exact settings. Each one points to the matching FastEdit workflow.

How to prepare Spotify Cover Art

Use this Spotify cheat-sheet row as the target spec: resize or trim to 3000x3000, export as JPEG, and keep the file at 20 MB.

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How to prepare Spotify Playlist Cover

Open FastEdit with the Spotify Playlist Cover preset selected, drop your file, then export to this row's target: 300x300, JPEG, max 10 MB.

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Open Spotify Playlist Cover preset →

Before you upload

Music distributors require exactly 3000x3000 JPEG cover art: anything smaller or non-square will be rejected.
Avoid including explicit logos, social media handles, or pricing in cover art: this violates most distributor guidelines.
Playlist covers can be changed anytime in the Spotify app: use 600x600 or higher for sharper display on large screens.
Cover art appears at sizes ranging from 48px (mini player) to full screen: test readability at small sizes.

FAQ

What size is Spotify cover art?

What is the Spotify playlist cover size?

Can I change my Spotify playlist cover?

Why was my cover art rejected by my distributor?