Cover artwork requirements
Exact specs stores require, plus the most common artwork rejections.
Updated Sep 1, 2026
Required specs
- Dimensions: 3000 × 3000 pixels (perfectly square)
- Format: JPG or PNG
- Colour mode: RGB
- Resolution: 72 dpi minimum; no upscaling from small images
- File size: under 20 MB
Content rules
Artwork will be flagged or rejected if it contains:
- Blurry, pixelated or stretched imagery
- Any URL, email address, social handle or QR code
- Pricing or promotional text ("New", "Exclusive", "Available now")
- Store logos or references to a specific platform
- Text that does not match the release title or artist name
- Explicit imagery without the release being marked explicit
- Copyrighted images or photos of people you do not have permission to use
Our automated check flags size and aspect-ratio issues instantly when you submit.