{"id":8378,"date":"2019-08-21T18:28:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T22:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castos.com\/?p=8378"},"modified":"2024-02-28T11:31:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:31:40","slug":"podcast-cover-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/castos.com\/podcast-cover-art\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Podcast Cover Art and Logo that Will Grab Attention (With Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking to beef up your podcast cover art? Wondering how to create a memorable artwork or a logo for your show?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FACT: Podcast cover art is the first experience potential listeners have with your show as they browse on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or their favorite podcast app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ll use your artwork to decide if they should read the description, skim your episode titles, or listen to their first episode. In short, the podcast cover is beyond critical for <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/promote-a-podcast-on-facebook\/\">promoting your podcast<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you didn\u2019t get into podcasting to be an artist, you still need to take your podcast cover art seriously. So, in this post, we\u2019ll go over how to create quality podcast artwork and a logo that helps grow your show.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5aeb7282 gb-headline gb-headline-c47150ad gb-container-action-box\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c47150ad gb-headline-action-box-text\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224 96l16-32 32-16-32-16-16-32-16 32-32 16 32 16 16 32zM80 160l26.66-53.33L160 80l-53.34-26.67L80 0 53.34 53.33 0 80l53.34 26.67L80 160zm0-96c8.84 0 16 7.16 16 16s-7.16 16-16 16-16-7.16-16-16 7.16-16 16-16zm352 224l-26.66 53.33L352 368l53.34 26.67L432 448l26.66-53.33L512 368l-53.34-26.67L432 288zm0 96c-8.84 0-16-7.16-16-16s7.16-16 16-16 16 7.16 16 16-7.16 16-16 16zm70.63-306.04L434.04 9.37C427.79 3.12 419.6 0 411.41 0s-16.38 3.12-22.63 9.37L9.37 388.79c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.76 0 45.25l68.59 68.59c6.25 6.25 14.44 9.37 22.63 9.37s16.38-3.12 22.63-9.37l379.41-379.41c12.49-12.5 12.49-32.76 0-45.26zM100.59 480L32 411.41l258.38-258.4 68.6 68.6L100.59 480zm281.02-281.02l-68.6-68.6L411.38 32h.03L480 100.59l-98.39 98.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Having trouble coming up with cover artwork for your podcast?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a1de6569 gb-headline-text\">All Castos plans include the option of using our pre-designed cover artwork. Get your <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/services\/express-launch\/\">podcast launched<\/a> quickly, then make adjustments down the road. See how it works on 14-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-df451fc1\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-67d401a0 gb-button-text gb-button-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/app.castos.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start A 14-Day Free Trial<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"requirements\">Podcast Cover Art &#8211; Requirements For Apple Podcasts &amp; Spotify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s talk about the technical stuff. Make sure you are podcast cover art meets this criteria precisely for maximum visibility. If it doesn&#8217;t, the <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/podcast-directories\/\">podcast directories<\/a> may fail to display your image or refuse to display your show entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your podcast art should be square. Make it 3000 pixels by 3000 pixels. This way it will look good everywhere, even when scaled down. 1400 pixels by 1400 pixels is the minimum for <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/podcast\/how-to-get-featured-in-apple-podcasts\/\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make it 72 dpi and use RGB colors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your art as a JPEG or PNG (but JPEG is best).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even if they\u2019re within the above specifications, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/podnews.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Podnews<\/a> recently discovered artwork filenames with more than one period, like&nbsp;<code>coverart.001.jpeg<\/code>, will fail the Apple Podcasts validation process.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-38ff0cf3 gb-container-action-box\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a14f98b9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224 96l16-32 32-16-32-16-16-32-16 32-32 16 32 16 16 32zM80 160l26.66-53.33L160 80l-53.34-26.67L80 0 53.34 53.33 0 80l53.34 26.67L80 160zm0-96c8.84 0 16 7.16 16 16s-7.16 16-16 16-16-7.16-16-16 7.16-16 16-16zm352 224l-26.66 53.33L352 368l53.34 26.67L432 448l26.66-53.33L512 368l-53.34-26.67L432 288zm0 96c-8.84 0-16-7.16-16-16s7.16-16 16-16 16 7.16 16 16-7.16 16-16 16zm70.63-306.04L434.04 9.37C427.79 3.12 419.6 0 411.41 0s-16.38 3.12-22.63 9.37L9.37 388.79c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.76 0 45.25l68.59 68.59c6.25 6.25 14.44 9.37 22.63 9.37s16.38-3.12 22.63-9.37l379.41-379.41c12.49-12.5 12.49-32.76 0-45.26zM100.59 480L32 411.41l258.38-258.4 68.6 68.6L100.59 480zm281.02-281.02l-68.6-68.6L411.38 32h.03L480 100.59l-98.39 98.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Action<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d1d112f9 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Read to start your own podcast?<\/strong> Learn the nitty-gritty details of starting your own show in our comprehensive guide. Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/how-to-start-a-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to start a podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-coblocks-highlight action\"><mark class=\"wp-block-coblocks-highlight__content\">Before submitting to Spotify, browse their delivery specifications to make sure you&#8217;re compliant. <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/terms\/Spotify_Podcast_Delivery_Specification_v1.6.pdf\">Review their documentation here<\/a>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-coblocks-highlight action\"><mark class=\"wp-block-coblocks-highlight__content\">Make sure your artwork complies with <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/submit-your-podcast-to-apple-podcasts\/\">Apple&#8217;s requirements before submitting to Apple Podcasts<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/help.apple.com\/itc\/podcasts_connect\/#\/itc1723472cb\">Review their documentation here<\/a>.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Tips For Podcast Cover Art And Logos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you understand the technical criteria, you need to know how to design a pleasing and enticing image. These aren\u2019t hard-and-fast rules, but they\u2019re good tips to help make your podcast cover art attractive, engaging, and understandable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Leave some space between words and the edges of the image<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try not to pack the image with content. Give it some breathing room. This will also help listeners understand your artwork even if the <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/enhanced-podcast-player\/\">podcast player<\/a> or directory cuts off part of it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. View your artwork when it\u2019s small<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some apps and players will scale your image as small as 30 pixels by 30 pixels, so preview it at that size to make sure people will understand it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Don\u2019t use more than two fonts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use one font for your podcast&#8217;s title and another font for the subheading (if you have one). Any more is distracting and messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rebelgirls.co\/pages\/podcast\">Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls<\/a> is a playful show about extraordinary women. Its cover art expresses the show\u2019s themes of adventure and reaching for bigger things with unique fonts and enticing colors. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mk0mekulela2vq47ka9y.kinstacdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-podcast-art-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"good night stories for rebel girls podcast cover art\" class=\"wp-image-8583\" style=\"width:256px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-podcast-art-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-podcast-art-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-podcast-art-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-podcast-art-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-podcast-art-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-podcast-art-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/good-night-stories-for-rebel-girls-podcast-art-1400x1400.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Don\u2019t use silly, hard-to-read, or gimmicky fonts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s okay to exhibit your personality, but you don&#8217;t want to be difficult to understand. Most importantly, make sure your fonts are easy to read. You don&#8217;t want someone to scroll past your show because they can&#8217;t read its title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This podcast cover art for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wondery.com\/shows\/inside-psycho\/\" target=\"_blank\">Inside Psycho<\/a> is all about the vivid typography. You can immediately tell that this will be an eerie show that dives into an unsettling subject, but it&#8217;s still easy to read. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/inside-psycho-podcast-cover-art.png\" alt=\"inside psycho podcast cover artwork\" class=\"wp-image-8587\" style=\"width:229px;height:231px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/inside-psycho-podcast-cover-art.png 915w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/inside-psycho-podcast-cover-art-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/inside-psycho-podcast-cover-art-768x776.png 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/inside-psycho-podcast-cover-art-300x303.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Tell a clever story<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your cover art to express the core <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wordpress-podcasting-theme\/\">theme of your podcast<\/a>. You may have to hire an artist or designer to create the perfect image, but it will worth the money if it attracts new listeners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storycentral.org\/strangers\/\">Strangers<\/a> podcast uses an image that helps you understand what their show is about.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/strangers-podcast-cover-art.png\" alt=\"strangers cover\" class=\"wp-image-8575\" style=\"width:245px;height:247px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/strangers-podcast-cover-art.png 490w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/strangers-podcast-cover-art-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/strangers-podcast-cover-art-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/strangers-podcast-cover-art-300x302.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Limit the number of words you use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your artwork needs to be readable in small sizes, so don\u2019t try to pack in a paragraph (or even a long sentence). Use your show\u2019s name as the main headline. Subheadings are okay, but keep them short and punchy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slate\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/slow-burn\">Slow Burn<\/a> doesn&#8217;t bother with a lot of words. It only use&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/podcast-name\/\">podcast&#8217;s title and the brand name<\/a>.  It lets the highly recognizable image do all the work. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mk0mekulela2vq47ka9y.kinstacdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/slow-burn-podcast-cover-art-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"slow burn stories for rebel girls podcast artwork\" class=\"wp-image-8584\" style=\"width:256px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/slow-burn-podcast-cover-art-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/slow-burn-podcast-cover-art-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/slow-burn-podcast-cover-art-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/slow-burn-podcast-cover-art-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/slow-burn-podcast-cover-art-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/slow-burn-podcast-cover-art-1200x1200.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/slow-burn-podcast-cover-art-1400x1400.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Stay away from overused images like microphones or headsets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microphones, headsets, and other images relating to podcasting are cliche at this point. Avoid them if you can, even if your show is about podcasting. Otherwise you won\u2019t stand out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stownpodcast.org\/\">S-Town<\/a> is a story podcast about a scandalous town in Alabama. The cover art uses eye-catching colors and unique imagery. You don\u2019t normally see flowers and clocks together like that, so it makes you wonder what the podcast is about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mk0mekulela2vq47ka9y.kinstacdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/s-town-podcast-cover-art-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"s town image and podcast logo\" class=\"wp-image-8585\" style=\"width:256px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/s-town-podcast-cover-art-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/s-town-podcast-cover-art-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/s-town-podcast-cover-art-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/s-town-podcast-cover-art-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/s-town-podcast-cover-art-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/s-town-podcast-cover-art-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/s-town-podcast-cover-art-1400x1400.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Make your cover artwork consistent with the rest of your branding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the same copy, images, fonts, and colors. The goal is to create a consistent feel across your entire brand, no matter where your fans interact with you. This helps them create a connection to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Don\u2019t be afraid to use your logo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your podcast is part of a larger organization that people already recognize, your podcast cover art should leverage that branding. Notice how Nike includes their switch logo on all of their podcast art.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-start-a-podcast-logo.png\" alt=\"examples of various podcast logos.\" class=\"wp-image-6968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-start-a-podcast-logo.png 752w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-start-a-podcast-logo-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Use high-resolution images<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since your cover art will typically be displayed small, you want it to be as clear as possible. If your podcast cover is grainy, blurry, or skewed to odd proportions, potential listeners will scroll right by it. They will assume your poor cover art is a reflection of your show&#8217;s poor production value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Choose contrasting colors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bold colors helps you stand out from the crowd, especially if your colors are vibrant and eye-catching. Notice how these cover images pop out at you because they use contrasting blacks, grays, whites, and yellows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/color-contrast-in-podcast-cover-art-1024x438.png\" alt=\"examples of using color contrast in podcast images\" class=\"wp-image-8578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/color-contrast-in-podcast-cover-art-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/color-contrast-in-podcast-cover-art-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/color-contrast-in-podcast-cover-art-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/color-contrast-in-podcast-cover-art-1200x513.png 1200w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/color-contrast-in-podcast-cover-art.png 1219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Don\u2019t crowd your podcast cover art with too much content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>White space is a critical element of any design, so don\u2019t crowd your image\u2019s elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love this podcast cover art because of its vivid, eye-catching colors, but it isn&#8217;t crowded with complex images or text. The colors and the expression on the woman&#8217;s face make it stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/mk0mekulela2vq47ka9y.kinstacdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-life-unfiltered-podcast-cover-art-300x300.png\" alt=\"this life unfiltered podcast cover\" class=\"wp-image-8588\" style=\"width:225px;height:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-life-unfiltered-podcast-cover-art-300x299.png 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-life-unfiltered-podcast-cover-art-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-life-unfiltered-podcast-cover-art-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-life-unfiltered-podcast-cover-art.png 659w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Make your cover image adjustable for other mediums<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you might want to use your cover art to <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/promote-a-podcast-on-facebook\/\">promote on Facebook<\/a>, as a static image when you <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/upload-a-podcast-to-youtube\/\">republish on YouTube<\/a>, or as some part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/podcast-website\/\">podcast website<\/a>. Consider the dimensions of these locations as you design you image.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1<strong>4. Avoid explicit or adult-only images and language<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These items either violate the terms of the big podcast directories and\/or turn people away from your show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>References to drugs, sex, gore, profanity, violence, or hate themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Images or languages that reference racism, homophobia, or misogyny.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex words that most people won\u2019t understand.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1<strong>5. Avoid words images that are the intellectual property of other brands<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These violate the rules of most podcast directors. Using someone else&#8217;s property can also get you in a lot of trouble (unless you have permission to use them). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Don&#8217;t be afraid to use your face<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your audience knows you well, it might be smart to use your face on your podcast cover art. <a href=\"https:\/\/michaelhyatt.com\/thisisyourlife\/\">This is Your Life<\/a> by author and coach Michael Hyatt does this well. Also notice how his image matches the branding on his website precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-is-your-life-covert-art-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"this is your life podcast art\" class=\"wp-image-8580\" style=\"width:256px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-is-your-life-covert-art-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-is-your-life-covert-art-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-is-your-life-covert-art-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-is-your-life-covert-art-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-is-your-life-covert-art-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-is-your-life-covert-art-1200x1200.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/this-is-your-life-covert-art.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, Lots of famous people put their faces on their podcast cover art.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"744\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-start-a-podcast-host.png\" alt=\"examples of using faces on podcast covers.\" class=\"wp-image-6967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-start-a-podcast-host.png 744w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-start-a-podcast-host-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Preview your cover art every across podcasting apps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your podcast artwork looks great before submitting it. Use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/podcastartworkcheck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Artwork Check<\/a> to preview it on multiple platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make\">How to Make Your Own Podcast Cover Art or Logo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make your own podcast cover art? You have two options here: 1) You can either pay someone to make it for you using a service like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\" target=\"_blank\">99designs<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/fiverr.com\" target=\"_blank\">Fiverr<\/a>. 2) Make it yourself using a DIY design tool like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Canva<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tailorbrands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tailor Brands<\/a>, or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Spark<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">99designs<\/a> (paid)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>99 designs is a design platform that gives you access to thousands of talented designers. You simply tell them what you want designed and hire a designer. You can also open your request to the community, let designers pitch you ideas, and pick your favorite. <a href=\"https:\/\/99designs.com\/how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how it works<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fiverr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiverr<\/a> (paid)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiverr is another platform for designers. You have to find the designer that&#8217;s right for your needs, but it&#8217;s significantly cheaper than most design services. Search for designers who offer gigs specifically for podcast art (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/search\/gigs?query=podcast%20cover%20art&amp;source=main_banner&amp;search_in=everywhere&amp;search-autocomplete-original-term=podcast%20cover%20art\" target=\"_blank\">or just click here<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/buyers.fiverr.com\/en\/article\/how-fiverr-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how it works<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canva<\/a> (DIY)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva is a self-service design tool that&#8217;s it\u2019s easy to use and free. It can be used to create any kind of artwork, so you&#8217;ll find it useful to create social media images, graphs and charts, blog post featured images, etc. We recommend playing around with it for a bit to learn how it works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you sign up for Canva and enter your dashboard, click the <strong>Create a Design<\/strong> button, select <strong>+ Custom Dimensions<\/strong>, and enter 3000 for height and width. The page that opens is your work space. This is where you\u2019ll add photos and text to <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/create-podcast-cover-images-dynamo\/\">create your podcast cover art<\/a>. Make sure to check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/designschool.canva.com\/tutorials\/\">design tutorials<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/mk0mekulela2vq47ka9y.kinstacdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/canva-workspace-for-podcast-cover-art-1024x701.png\" alt=\"canva work space for podcast cover art\" class=\"wp-image-8582\" style=\"width:512px;height:351px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/canva-workspace-for-podcast-cover-art-1024x701.png 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/canva-workspace-for-podcast-cover-art-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/canva-workspace-for-podcast-cover-art-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/canva-workspace-for-podcast-cover-art.png 1114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-248386b1 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visme.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visme<\/a> (DIY)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visme&nbsp;is a visual content creation tool that lets you create logos, videos, infographics,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visme.co\/presentation-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">presentations<\/a>, animations, and other forms of visual content. Visme is easy to use, yet can be used to create professional-looking assets with little to no design skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visme combines simplicity with flexibility. A large collection of templates and visual elements that can be included, allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/engaging-podcast-content\/\">create engaging visual content<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker.png\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker-1024x443.webp 1024w,https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker-300x130.webp 300w,https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker-768x332.webp 768w,https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker.webp 1337w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker-1024x443.png\" height=\"443\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker-1024x443.png 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visme-logo-maker.png 1337w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-19626 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tailorbrands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tailor Brands<\/a> (DIY)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailor Brands is a simple way to create a logo in minutes. Their AI-based system asks you a few questions about your preferred style and then comes up with unique artwork just for you. You can then customize it to make sure it&#8217;s perfect. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.tailorbrands.com\/article\/11-how-does-tailor-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how it works<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Instant Logo Maker | Tailor Brands\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cRTrWPXQrUs?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/express\/create\/cover\/podcast\">Adobe Express<\/a> (Free Templates)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating podcast cover art is easy: Simply choose one of their professional templates and add your logo, images, and text. Creating a cover only takes a few minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/express\/create\/cover\/podcast\">Learn how it works<\/a> (scroll to the bottom). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/mk0mekulela2vq47ka9y.kinstacdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adobe-spark-podcast-art-maker-1024x646.png\" alt=\"podcast cover art with Adobe Express\" class=\"wp-image-11532\" style=\"width:512px;height:323px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adobe-spark-podcast-art-maker-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adobe-spark-podcast-art-maker-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adobe-spark-podcast-art-maker-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adobe-spark-podcast-art-maker-1200x757.png 1200w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/adobe-spark-podcast-art-maker.png 1349w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions About Podcast Cover Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some common questions podcasters ask about thier podcast cover art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should I use different covert art images for each episode?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, you want consistency with your podcast cover so people learn to recognize your brand. Your logo and tagline should stay the same. But it&#8217;s alright to make some changes to keep things fresh. For instance, you might:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Add the title of the episode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the image of a high-profile guest to entice listeners. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update the cover art for special episodes to make them stand out (like anniversaries, look backs, season finales, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add special imagery to help the audience understand what the image is about. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember to keep some consistency so listeners can tell <em>at a glance<\/em> that the episode is part of your show. You don&#8217;t want them to think it&#8217;s a new podcast every time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I change my <a href=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/canva-alternatives\/\">podcast cover image<\/a> after my show launches?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. According to many members of <a href=\"https:\/\/podcastmovement.com\/\">Podcast Movement<\/a>, there aren&#8217;t any negative effects of updating your cover art image. Your podcast evolves over time and so can your cover art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change your podcast cover art in Castos, visit the &#8220;feed details&#8221; page of your podcast settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/mk0mekulela2vq47ka9y.kinstacdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-feed-details-1024x418.png\" alt=\"podcast cover art feed details\" class=\"wp-image-11501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-feed-details-1024x418.png 1024w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-feed-details-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-feed-details-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-feed-details-1200x490.png 1200w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-feed-details.png 1255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then click &#8220;Upload new image&#8221; to replace your existing image. This will open the WordPress Media Library. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-add-new-image.png\" alt=\"podcast cover art new image\" class=\"wp-image-11502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-add-new-image.png 860w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-add-new-image-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/castos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/podcast-cover-art-add-new-image-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 300px, (min-width: 421px) 768px, (min-width: 769px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>I changed my podcast cover art but it&#8217;s not updating in Apple Podcasts. Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, make sure the new cover art has a different file name the one you&#8217;re replacing and that it meets Apple&#8217;s image restrictions. Wait 48 hours for it to take effect. If it doesn&#8217;t appear after two days, reach out to <a href=\"mailto:podcastsupport@apple.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">podcastsupport@apple.com<\/a> and let them know of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My RSS feed has an error because of my podcast cover art image. What should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ran your RSS feed through a podcast validator (like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/podba.se\/validate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Podbase<\/a>) and got an error, try these fixes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If the file size is too large, compress using <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/squoosh.app\/\" target=\"_blank\">Squoosh<\/a> and saves as a JPG (not a PNG). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the file is the wrong dimensions, <a href=\"https:\/\/thebrandedbucks.com\/how-to-resize-image-in-canva-without-cropping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resize using Canva<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/squoosh.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squoosh<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the file has the wrong DPI, convert it using <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/clideo.com\/dpi-converter\" target=\"_blank\">Clideo<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your podcast cover art is a critical element of your brand. 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