Resize an Apple Podcasts show cover
Resize one still image containing a show title or illustration to 3000 × 3000px for an Apple Podcasts show cover. The default settings preserve the whole image. Check the readability of the show title and the margins, then save it as a JPEG with transparent areas filled with the background color.
What you can do
Make the show cover a large square
Prepare an image at Apple's recommended 3000 × 3000 px. The default settings preserve the whole original image.
Fill transparent areas with the background color
Save the show cover as a JPEG with no transparent areas. You can change the color of margins and transparent areas.
How to use
Select an image for the show cover
Select one finished still image containing the show title or other content.
Check text and artwork in the square
Check that the show title is readable and the artwork is not cut off.
Save and register the JPEG
Save the created image and register it through your distribution service or Apple Podcasts Connect.
Useful when
Adjust the cover of an existing show
Fit the image to square dimensions while keeping the text and illustrations.
Prepare transparent-background assets for submission
Add a background color to transparent areas and save a cover with no transparency.
Show covers displayed at small sizes
Prioritize readability of the show title
Show covers are also displayed at small sizes. Prepare an original image with an identifiable show title, without crowding it with detailed explanations.
Accepted dimensions differ by registration method
Apple specifies 3000 px, while submissions via RSS also accept 1400–3000 px. This page creates an image at the larger 3000 px size.
Frequently asked questions
Can I save a transparent PNG?
Show covers do not support transparency, so this page creates a JPEG with a background color.
Can I also create images for individual episodes?
This page is for the cover of the entire show. Check the image specifications for individual episodes separately.
Do I need to include the Apple logo?
No. Apple advises against including the Apple logo or images of its devices on the cover.
File handling
- Input
- One finished still image.
- Default settings
- 3000 × 3000 px / Keep the whole image / JPEG.
- Output
- A 3000 px square JPEG. No file size limit is specified.