How it works
- Choose your cover image from your phone or computer.
- The tool centre-crops it to a square and sizes it to 3000×3000 pixels.
- Check that the title and logo sit near the centre, because the edges are cropped.
- Download the JPG.
Podcast cover size and dimensions: 3000×3000 pixels
Podcast apps and directories want show artwork as a square. Apple Podcasts guidance asks for cover artwork from 1400×1400 to 3000×3000 pixels, as a PNG or JPG with no transparency. Spotify asks for square 1:1 show art. This tool uses the top of Apple's range: it outputs a 3000×3000 px JPG, so one file can serve as your master cover.
A JPG cannot store transparency, so the result has no see-through areas. If your logo was saved with a transparent background, check the result before you publish it.
How to resize an image into a square podcast cover
The tool crops the centre of your picture to a square and then sizes it to 3000×3000 pixels. A portrait or landscape image loses its outer edges, so the middle of the design matters most. Keep the show title, host photo and logo near the centre and leave some space around the text.
If your artwork is wide, such as a banner or a video thumbnail, rearrange it first so the key elements sit in a central square. Cover art is often shown as a small thumbnail in apps and directories, so short, bold text and strong contrast read better than fine detail. Shrink the finished image on your screen to judge it at a small size.
File size, quality and privacy for podcast artwork
The output is a JPG kept under 2 MB, which is the tool's preset. Your podcast host or directory may set its own file size limit, so check it before you upload. If the result looks soft, the cause is usually a small source image: enlarging a low-resolution picture to 3000×3000 cannot add detail, so start from the largest original you have.
Everything runs in your browser, on a phone or a computer. Your image is processed on your device and is never uploaded. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and adds no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
What is the right podcast cover size in pixels?
This tool outputs a square 3000×3000 px JPG. Apple Podcasts guidance asks for show artwork from 1400×1400 to 3000×3000 px, so 3000×3000 sits at the top of that range.
What is the podcast cover size for Spotify?
Spotify asks for square 1:1 show art, and this tool outputs a 3000×3000 square, so the shape matches. Guidance can change, so check Spotify's current requirements before you upload.
What is the Apple Podcasts cover size?
Apple Podcasts guidance asks for cover artwork from 1400×1400 to 3000×3000 px, as a PNG or JPG with no transparency. The tool outputs a 3000×3000 JPG with no transparency.
Why is my podcast cover blurry?
Usually the source image is too small. To reach 3000×3000 px, a low-resolution picture has to be enlarged, which cannot add detail, so start from the largest original or a fresh export from your design app.
Why is my podcast cover cropped?
The tool centre-crops your image to a square, so the outer edges of a wide or tall picture are cut off. Keep the title and logo near the middle, or rework the artwork into a square first.
Is this podcast cover resizer free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and adds no watermark. Your image is processed in your browser and is never uploaded.