{"id":6846,"date":"2021-12-01T10:41:08","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T15:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.snappa.com\/?p=6846"},"modified":"2024-08-13T17:26:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T21:26:32","slug":"spotify-playlist-cover-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snappa.com\/blog\/spotify-playlist-cover-size\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Spotify Playlist Cover Size & Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to streaming platforms like Spotify, it\u2019s easy to think that the only thing that could ever matter is the music, and <\/span>maybe <\/span><\/i>the titles. People are there for the music, and if they\u2019re walking around listening through the app with their phones in their pockets, how much could visuals really matter?<\/span><\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t a mistake that you want to make, however, as Spotify playlist and album covers can actually play a big part in what users choose to listen to. If you want to get more clicks on and listens to your playlist, you\u2019re going to want to choose a strong playlist cover photo.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this post, we\u2019re going to take a look at how to create a high-performing Spotify playlist cover that will attract user attention, including looking at the best Spotify playlist cover size and specific best design practices. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why the Cover of Your Spotify Playlist Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve created a playlist and have made it public, there\u2019s a decent chance that you want other people to hear it. This is particularly true if you\u2019re trying to market either your own content (including music and podcasts) or are trying to get more eyes on a client\u2019s content or make a name for yourself in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your cover plays an important role when it comes to driving clicks. It helps your playlist stand out in search, and can even solidify the mood that you\u2019re going for. <\/span><\/p>\n\"best\n

In the example above, you can see how certain playlist covers automatically jump out at you more than others. This can have a massive impact on whether or not you can stand out in search and successfully increase your reach and<\/em> listens. If you want people to listen, quality, well-optimized covers are a must-have.<\/p>\n

The Best Spotify Playlist Cover Size<\/h2>\n

A great playlist cover on Spotify starts with having all of the technical requirements in line!<\/p>\n

The best Spotify playlist cover size is 300 x 300 pixels, which is a 1:1 ratio.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You need to keep your file size at or under 4MB, which is the max file size accepted. JPG files are the only file type accepted for images.<\/p>\n\"Best\n

Spotify Playlist Cover Maker<\/h2>\n

If you’re looking for a straightforward easy-to-use graphic tool, you can use Snappa to create a great-looking Spotify playlist cover in a few simple steps. Here’s a full detailed video tutorial we made on it!<\/p>\n

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Spotify Playlist Cover Images: What You Can’t Use<\/h2>\n

Before we dive deep into best practices, it’s important to highlight what you shouldn’t ever use for your cover image of albums, podcasts, and playlists on Spotify.<\/p>\n

Spotify has clear restrictions, forbidding users from uploading cover photos that include the following:<\/p>\n