What size does a podcast cover need to be?

Apple Podcasts accepts a square image between 1400x1400 and 3000x3000 pixels via RSS feed, with 3000x3000 preferred for the sharpest display across devices. This tool offers all three common sizes.

Does the cover need to be JPG or PNG?

Apple accepts either JPG or PNG for show cover art, as long as the image is RGB and square. This tool can export both formats.

Why can't my cover have transparency?

Apple Podcasts show covers cannot contain an alpha channel or transparency; they must have a solid background. If your source image has a transparent background, this tool flattens it onto a background color you pick before exporting.

My image is smaller than 1400x1400 pixels. Can I still use it?

You can, but the tool will need to stretch it to reach the minimum size, which makes it look soft. For a sharp cover, start with a source image that is at least 1400x1400 pixels, ideally 3000x3000.

How is this different from the Spotify playlist cover tool?

Spotify playlist covers only need to be 300x300 pixels minimum, while Apple Podcasts show art needs to be much larger, between 1400x1400 and 3000x3000 pixels, and specifically disallows transparency. Use this tool for podcast show art and the Spotify tool for playlist covers.

Does this upload my image anywhere?

No. The crop, resize, and background flattening all happen in your browser using the canvas API. Your image is never sent to a server.

Podcast Cover Resizer

Name: Podcast Cover Resizer
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Upload an image, crop it to a square, and download a podcast cover sized 1400 to 3000 pixels as JPG or PNG.

1. Upload artwork

No file selected

2. Position & zoom

Zoom

Drag inside the square preview to reposition the crop.

3. Output size

4. Format

JPG quality

90% quality

Background color (for transparent areas)

Show covers cannot contain transparency, so any transparent pixels are filled with this color.

#FFFFFF

Upload an image to preview your podcast cover

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Summary

Upload an image, crop it to a square, and download a podcast cover sized 1400 to 3000 pixels as JPG or PNG.

How it works

Click "Choose Image" and pick a photo or artwork from your device.
Drag inside the square preview to reposition the crop area.
Use the zoom slider to crop in tighter or show more of the image.
Pick an output size: 1400x1400 (minimum), 2000x2000 (mid), or 3000x3000 (preferred by Apple).
Choose JPG or PNG output. If your source has transparency, pick a background color to flatten it onto, since show covers cannot have an alpha channel.
Click "Download" to save the cropped square cover.

Use cases

Turning show artwork into a square cover that meets Apple Podcasts size requirements.
Cropping a wide banner or promo image down to a 1:1 podcast cover.
Removing transparency from a PNG logo before submitting it as show art.
Resizing artwork up to the preferred 3000x3000 resolution for RSS feed submission.
Making a matching cover for a new podcast episode or season from one source image.
Fixing an image a hosting platform rejected for not being square or for containing transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu