Publishing desk · 2026-10-26
Make a two-column artwork inventory before your podcast launch
Separate the cover needed for the show from optional artwork you can prepare later.
Apple’s artwork guide distinguishes the required Show Cover from optional placements such as Episode Art. Begin your asset checklist with the placement name, not just a folder of image files.
Create two columns: required for this launch and optional later work. Put the show’s primary cover in the first column and write down its final file name and intended upload destination. In the second, list any episode-specific artwork you actually plan to use. Open the current specification linked from the guide before exporting each placement.
An illustrative project might contain a square show cover and several wide promotional banners. The banners can be useful marketing assets without being the upload intended for the show-cover field. A clear inventory prevents someone from choosing the newest-looking file simply because all exports share a similar name.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Apple Podcasts — Artwork Guide · reviewed 2026-10-23
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