StudioEditor is a free podcast cover art maker and photo editor with one background photo plus one independently movable and resizable photo layer. Each photo has exposure, contrast, temperature, shadows, and saturation controls; controls can be reset by double-clicking. The browser tool also includes editable text and logo layers, three independent design versions, local background cut-out, and watermark-free 3000 × 3000 PNG or JPG export. Designing needs no account; a free account is required to download or privately save artwork.
Designing is free and does not require an account. A free account is required to download or privately save artwork; assets are uploaded only when a user explicitly saves a version to a podcast project.
Start by entering the exact podcast title, then choose one of the five layouts, a title font, and a precise font size. Add up to two photos: Photo 1 is the template background with crop and image-adjustment controls, while Photo 2 is an independent layer you can move and rescale. Each photo has separate exposure, contrast, temperature, shadow, and saturation settings. Double-click an individual slider to reset that value, or double-click Move/size or Adjust to reset the whole section.
Podcast cover artwork is often displayed as a small thumbnail beside many other shows. Keep the title short and prominent, remove secondary text that is not essential, and choose colors with enough contrast to remain legible on a phone.
The builder exports a square 3000 × 3000 pixel PNG or JPG. Apple Podcasts currently lists 3000 × 3000 as its preferred Show Cover size and accepts 1400 × 1400 through 3000 × 3000 for Show Covers submitted through RSS. Other podcast hosts and directories may apply different file-size or formatting rules, so check them before publishing.
Every design has a solid background, including PNG downloads, so a transparent logo does not create a transparent final cover. Use the safe-area preview to keep important text and branding away from edges that interfaces may cover or crop.
Artwork rendering happens locally in the current browser, and the downloaded cover contains no StudioEditor watermark. A free account is required to download. Photos and logos stay in the browser unless a logged-in user explicitly chooses Save Version for a podcast project; saved version assets are then stored privately under that user account.
Specifications checked August 22, 2026: Apple Podcasts Show Cover requirements.
Select a square template and enter the podcast title, subtitle, and host or network name.
Use Photo 1 as the template background and add Photo 2 as an independently movable and resizable layer. The Photo 1 cut-out runs locally.
Set exposure, contrast, temperature, shadows, and saturation independently for either photo. Double-click a slider or section button to reset it.
Drag the title, subtitle, host, Photo 2, and logo on the snap grid, then reorder them to control what appears in front.
Use Version 1, 2, and 3 above the preview to develop separate cover concepts. Log in to save each editable version to a podcast project.
Check the safe area and thumbnail readability, then sign in with a free account to download a 3000 by 3000 PNG or JPG without a watermark.
Yes. You can design a cover without an account or AI-tool credits. A free account is required to download the finished 3000 × 3000 PNG or JPG or privately save editable versions. No payment card is required, and downloads have no watermark.
Yes. The builder has Version 1, Version 2, and Version 3 tabs for three independent designs. Anyone can compare versions during the current browser session. Logged-in users can privately save each editable version, including its settings, photos, logo, and rendered preview, to their most recently updated podcast project.
Enter the show title, choose a layout, font, and font size, then drag the title, subtitle, host name, Photo 2, or logo on the snap grid. Review the square preview and download the finished 3000 × 3000 PNG or JPG.
This generator exports 3000 × 3000 pixels. Apple Podcasts currently prefers that size and accepts square Show Covers from 1400 × 1400 through 3000 × 3000 when submitted through RSS. Always confirm the latest requirements with your podcast host and each directory you use.
Yes. Photo 1 works as the fixed template background with crop, darkness, and local cut-out controls. Photo 2 is a separate movable layer with its own size and position controls. Drag Photo 2 on the preview and reorder both photos with the other artwork layers.
Yes. Photo 1 and Photo 2 have independent exposure, contrast, temperature, shadows, and saturation controls. Double-click one slider to reset only that setting, or double-click the Move/size or Adjust button to reset that photo section to its defaults.
Yes. Reorder the title, subtitle, host, photo, and logo in the layer stack. Layers at the top of the list appear in front of layers below them.
Yes. Add a PNG, WebP, or JPG logo, resize it, and move it with the position controls or by dragging directly on the cover preview. A transparent PNG or WebP usually gives the cleanest result.
PNG is useful for crisp text, logos, and flat graphics, while JPG can create a smaller file for photo-heavy artwork. Both downloads are square, use a solid background, and contain no watermark.
No. The downloaded PNG or JPG has no StudioEditor watermark. A free account is required to download, but no payment card or AI-tool credits are required.
You can use the design you create. Make sure you have permission to use any photo, name, logo, or other material you add to it.