800 x 800+
SoundCloud recommends JPG or PNG track artwork at least 800 x 800 px. Square images usually present best in the player, feed, and embeds.
AI artwork for SoundCloud tracks
SoundCloud Cover Art Maker
Make square cover art concepts for SoundCloud tracks, demos, singles, playlists, and releases. Type your title, artist name, genre, and mood, then generate a visual that fits the track before listeners hit play.
SoundCloud artwork specs
Track artwork and distribution artwork are not the same target.
3000 x 3000
SoundCloud distribution has stricter partner-store requirements. Use this page to create the direction, then verify final export dimensions before submitting a distributed release.
3000 x 3000 px minimum for SoundCloud distribution
1:1 square aspect ratio
TIFF, PNG, or JPEG accepted
Artist and release title should match metadata exactly
Built for tracks that need a visual hook.
SoundCloud discovery is fast and visual. Use bold contrast, legible title direction, and a cover that still works when it is cropped small in a list of tracks.
Describe the track mood
Start with genre, energy, lyrics, scene, color notes, and the title treatment you want listeners to remember.
Choose a visual lane
Move between gritty rap, electronic, indie, ambient, and experimental presets without rebuilding a layout from scratch.
Review before upload
Check text, ownership, logos, and sensitive imagery before using the final square artwork on SoundCloud.
Cover directions for SoundCloud releases.
Try a StyleDistressed Faith
Golden Sphere
Dual Portal
Risograph Portrait
VOID
DREAMING
SoundCloud cover art FAQ
Practical answers before you upload.
What size should SoundCloud cover art be?+
For track artwork, SoundCloud recommends JPG or PNG images that are at least 800 x 800 pixels, with square images tending to look best. For SoundCloud distribution, artwork requirements are stricter and list 3000 x 3000 pixels.
Can I use AI cover art on SoundCloud?+
Yes, but you should only upload artwork you have the right to use. Review the final image for copyrighted logos, characters, third-party photos, or visuals that could conflict with SoundCloud or distributor rules.
Is this for tracks, playlists, or albums?+
This page is focused on SoundCloud track and release artwork. The square format can also help when you want a consistent look across playlists, demos, singles, EPs, and albums.
Does CoverArt AI export 3000 x 3000 SoundCloud distribution art?+
CoverArt AI currently centers the workflow around high-quality square cover generation. If your release is going through SoundCloud distribution, compare the final export against SoundCloud's 3000 x 3000 distribution requirement before submitting.
Start from the track
Generate a SoundCloud cover concept in minutes.
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