Lock release identity
Title and artist first. DistroKid metadata and cover typography should match.
Distributor upload checklist
DistroKid Album Cover Maker
Build square cover art that survives DistroKid and store review. Enter the release title and artist, then carry the brief into the workspace.
Start DistroKid Cover
Jump into the workspace with your details. Sign in only when you generate.
Design for the grid
Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon all show a tiny square. One focal point beats five.
Generate, then QA
Sign in to generate, check text, logos, and crop, then upload through DistroKid.
Upload checklist
- ✓Square 1:1 canvas only
- ✓Readable title and artist at phone size
- ✓No third-party logos or trademarks
- ✓No celebrity or copyrighted character likeness
- ✓Avoid tiny text that disappears after compression
- ✓Export a clean JPG/PNG after you approve the render
Skip these
- ×Fake parental-advisory stickers you do not need
- ×Watermarks or stock-site marks
- ×Crowded collages that collapse as a thumbnail
- ×Promising exact 3000×3000 if your export pipeline is 2K — upscale only after review
FAQ
Before you upload.
What size should DistroKid album art be?+
Use a square image. CoverArt AI generates 2K square artwork you can review and, if needed, upscale to your distributor's preferred pixel range before upload.
Can I upload AI art through DistroKid?+
Yes if you have rights to the image and it follows DistroKid and store rules. Avoid logos, celebrity likenesses, and copyrighted characters.
Will stores reject busy covers?+
They can reject policy violations. Busy covers also underperform as thumbnails even when they pass review, so keep one strong subject.
Do I need Photoshop after generating?+
Not required. Many artists export directly after QA. Use an editor only if you need exact pixel resizing or label-specific overlays.
Upload to DistroKid with fewer surprises.
Start DistroKid Cover
Jump into the workspace with your details. Sign in only when you generate.