Podcast Cover Art with AI: From Idea to Episode-Ready in 60 Seconds
By ThumbForge Team · · 4 min read
Ship a series cover first
Your series cover is the anchor. Lock a palette and typography direction before you touch episode art.
Per-episode covers move CTR
On YouTube podcast uploads, a per-episode thumbnail regularly beats a static series cover by 30–50%.
Pick 1:1 for Spotify and Apple
Square art is the safe cross-platform export. Generate a 16:9 companion for the YouTube upload.
Frequently asked questions
- What resolution do Spotify and Apple want?
- 3000×3000 is the ideal, but 1400×1400 is the minimum both platforms accept.
- Should the guest be on the cover?
- For interview episodes, yes — recognizable guests lift CTR more than any design tweak.