Images for artists on the Music Platform in 2022
It would be best not to underestimate the importance and value of your music’s digital visual presence. High-quality graphics are now a central point for listeners and fans on streaming platforms.
Imagery can be a powerful tool for in-platform marketing. It helps listeners and audience quickly identify with your brand and you, especially in audio-centric spaces where there isn’t much visually to go off.
NOTE Image changes can be made directly on all music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and SoundCloud.
Other platforms, such as Tidal or Deezer, have different access rights.
These rights are not yours if you don’t possess them. Request an image change through your music distributor.
Spotify Image Sizes
Spotify for Artists allows you to update your profile picture and header image.
Supported formats: JPEG or PNG.
Profile Photo
– Recommended dimensions: 750 x 750 (1/1)
Maximum file size: 20MB
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– No offensive material, writing, branding, advertising, or promotion of upcoming tours/albums.
Header image
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Apple Music Image Sizes
You can manage your Apple Music imagery just like Spotify. To do this must have claimed your Apple Music account.
Supported File Formats: PNG or JPG
Profile Photo
– Minimum dimensions: 2400×2400 (1:1)
– Resolution: 72dpi
– Do not try to upscale images
Images should not include writing, logos, or borders.
Amazon Music Image Sizes
Amazon Owners and Admins have access to edit your Amazon Music profile, background images and playlist via the Amazon Music for Artists app. Or visit the.
You can also submit a request for image changes through your chosen music distributor.
Within 48 hours, your updated images will be available on Amazon Music and Amazon Retail.
Supported File Formats: JPEG and PNG
Profile Photo
– Minimum dimensions recommended: 500×500 (1:1)
– Maximum file size: 15MB
Background Image
– Minimum dimensions recommended: 1920×1440 (1:1)
– The Artist’s face should be in the upper 40 per cent of the image and roughly horizontally centred.
Avoid images with writing, logos, offensive material, violence, partial/explicit nakedness, etc.
Deezer Image Sizes
You can update your image on Deezer by contacting your music distributor or through Deezer backstage. From there, you can add social links and edit artist bios.
Supported File Formats: JPG
Profile Photo
– Recommended dimensions: 500×500 (1:1)
Channel Banner
– Minimum dimensions recommended: 1800×230
– Maximum file size: 6MB
Tidal Image Sizes
You must request image changes on Tidal through your music distributor. To make the request, send a link to your profile and the image you wish to upload.
Supported File Formats: JPG
Profile Photo
– Recommended dimensions: 1080 or 1000 (1:1)
– Maximum file size: 10MB
SoundCloud Image Sizes
SoundCloud allows you to change your profile picture right from the platform. Go to your profile, click on the image you wish to change, and save it.
Supported File Formats: PNG or JPG
Profile Photo
– Minimum dimensions recommended: 1000×1000 (1:1)
– Maximum file size: 2MB
Header image
Minimum Recommended Dimensions: 2480×520
– Maximum file size: 2MB