PixResize Image to 1400x1400
1400x1400 pixels is the minimum size required by Apple Podcasts and Spotify for podcast cover art. Album artwork submissions also require this resolution. A high-quality square that scales down for all podcast directories.
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About 1400x1400 Pixels
Dimensions: 1400 pixels wide × 1400 pixels tall (square)
Aspect ratio: 1:1 (square)
Common uses: podcast cover art, album artwork
Why 1400x1400 Pixels Matters for Podcast Cover Art
The 1400x1400 pixel dimension exists primarily because of Apple Podcasts. Apple's podcast directory requires cover art between 1400x1400 and 3000x3000 pixels, with 1400x1400 being the minimum. Spotify requires at least 640x640 but recommends higher resolution. Google Podcasts follows Apple's standard. If you are launching a podcast, 1400x1400 is the minimum you need, and since most podcast hosting platforms (Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Anchor, Podbean) validate against Apple's requirements, this is effectively the universal minimum for podcast artwork.
The reason Apple set 1400x1400 as the floor is that podcast artwork appears at wildly different sizes across contexts: a tiny 60x60 thumbnail in a playlist, a 300x300 preview in search results, a full-screen display on an iPad. At 1400x1400, the image has enough resolution to scale cleanly across all these contexts without visible pixelation at the largest display sizes. Below 1400x1400, the artwork may appear blurry in the Apple Podcasts "Browse" section on iPad, which shows covers at large sizes.
Podcast artwork at 1400x1400 must work at two extremes simultaneously. At thumbnail size (~100x100), the listener needs to identify the show — which means bold typography, high-contrast colors, a recognizable visual element, and minimal fine detail. At full-size (1400x1400), the same artwork needs to look polished and professional — no visible pixelation, no compression artifacts around text edges, clean color gradients. Designing for both constraints means favoring simplicity: one strong visual, the show title in a readable typeface, and enough contrast to pop against both light and dark app backgrounds.
Beyond podcasts, 1400x1400 is used for music album artwork on independent distribution platforms. DistroKid, TuneCore, and CD Baby accept 1400x1400 as a minimum (they prefer 3000x3000), and the artwork appears in Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music at various sizes. Audiobook covers on Audible and other platforms also fall in this range.
At 1400x1400, a JPEG at quality 90 (higher than usual because artwork quality matters for brand presentation) runs 200-350KB. PNG is 300-600KB. Most podcast platforms accept JPEG and PNG.
1400x1400 vs Audio Cover Art Dimensions
| Dimension | Aspect Ratio | Common Use | File Size (JPEG q90) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400x1400 | 1:1 | Podcast cover (Apple minimum), audiobook covers | 200-350KB | Apple Podcasts minimum, Spotify, Google Podcasts |
| 3000x3000 | 1:1 | Album art (Apple Music maximum), podcast recommended | 800-1400KB | Maximum quality for music distribution |
| 1024x1024 | 1:1 | App icons, AI-generated art | 100-180KB | iOS apps, digital art |
| 1200x1200 | 1:1 | Social media posts, product images | 150-250KB | Facebook/LinkedIn, e-commerce |
| 2048x2048 | 1:1 | Apple Music standard artwork | 350-550KB | Mid-range music distribution |
Notes: While 1400x1400 meets the minimum, submitting at 3000x3000 future-proofs your artwork as display resolutions increase. Design at 3000x3000 and test at 1400x1400 — if it still reads clearly, you are good.
Frequently Asked Questions
What requires a 1400x1400 image?
Apple Podcasts, which sets the minimum cover art size at 1400x1400. Since Apple's standard is adopted by most podcast hosting platforms (Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Anchor, Podbean, Transistor), this is effectively the universal minimum for podcast artwork. Spotify and Google Podcasts accept lower resolutions but display best at 1400x1400 or larger.
Should I submit podcast art at exactly 1400x1400 or larger?
Larger is better — Apple recommends up to 3000x3000 for the highest quality across all display contexts. Design at 3000x3000 and resize to 1400x1400 only if your hosting platform has a file size limit. If you are unsure, 1400x1400 meets all minimums and works everywhere. Use Pixotter's resize tool to scale from your master artwork.
What format should podcast cover art be in?
JPEG or PNG. Apple accepts both. Use JPEG at quality 90 (200-350KB) for photographs and complex artwork. Use PNG for designs with transparency, solid colors, or sharp geometric elements. Avoid GIF and WebP — most podcast platforms do not accept them. RGB color space only (not CMYK). See the JPG vs PNG guide.
How do I make podcast art readable at thumbnail size?
Design with large, bold text (the show title should be legible at 100x100 pixels), high contrast between text and background, and one strong visual element. Avoid small detail, thin fonts, and low-contrast color schemes. Test by viewing your 1400x1400 artwork scaled to 100x100 — if you cannot read the title, simplify. Pixotter's resize tool lets you preview at any size.
Can I use the same artwork for my podcast and music album?
Same dimensions, different platform requirements. Apple Podcasts and Apple Music both use 1:1 squares, but music distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore) prefer 3000x3000. Podcast hosting platforms are fine with 1400x1400. If you design at 3000x3000, you can resize to 1400x1400 for the podcast version. Both need to read clearly at thumbnail size.
Can I resize my existing artwork to 1400x1400?
If your source is larger than 1400x1400, yes — downscaling preserves quality. Use Pixotter's resize tool with "contain" mode to preserve the full composition. If your source is smaller (say, 800x800), the result will be visibly blurry — you are better off redesigning at the target resolution. Always start from the largest available source file, ideally the original design file exported at high resolution.
How It Works
Drag and drop any image — JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and more are all supported.
The tool pre-fills the target dimensions (1400×1400 pixels). Choose fit mode: contain (preserve ratio), cover (fill and crop), or stretch (exact dimensions).
Your resized image is ready. Optionally compress or convert the format before downloading.
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