1. Image Size

The minimum allowed resolution for release artwork is: 3000 × 3000 pixels.

The following sizes are not accepted:

• 1000 × 995
• 600 × 800
• 2500 × 2500
• and any size below the 3000×3000 standard

A square 1:1 aspect ratio is mandatory. Rectangular images are automatically rejected by DSP systems.

2. Color Mode

The only accepted color profile is: RGB.

CMYK is not accepted by streaming platforms, as it is designed for print and causes processing errors.

If your image is in CMYK, it must be properly converted, not simply renamed.

3. File Format

The only supported artwork format is: JPG (JPEG).

The platform does NOT accept the following formats:

• PNG
• TIF / TIFF
• WEBP
• HEIC
• PSD

Important: you must not simply change the file extension (for example, image.png → image.jpg). This will corrupt the file and cause an upload failure. Always use a proper image converter.

4. Image Quality

iTunes / Apple Music will reject artwork with poor visual quality even if the file technically meets the resolution requirements.

• avoid pixelation, noise, blur, and heavy JPEG artifacts;
• do not upscale low-resolution images to 3000×3000;
• artwork must be sharp, clean, and professionally prepared;
• do not use watermarks, brand logos, prices, URLs, contact info, or advertising text.

Even if the file uploads successfully, the release may still be rejected by DSPs due to poor artwork quality.