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Album Cover Size Checker

Find practical artwork problems before they become tiny thumbnails, stretched covers, oversized MP3 tags, or transparent JPEG backgrounds. The checker reads the image locally and gives clear preparation recommendations.

Your selected files stay in this browser tab and are not uploaded.
Drop an album cover to inspect itDimensions, aspect ratio, format, size, and transparency
How it works

Complete the task in three clear steps

  1. 1

    Choose the artwork

    Open a JPG, PNG, or WebP image up to 300 MB. Nothing is uploaded.

  2. 2

    Review five checks

    See exact dimensions, simplified aspect ratio, format, byte size, and a transparency sample.

  3. 3

    Fix only what matters

    Use the resizer for a non-square or low-resolution image, and the converter for WebP, transparency, or an unnecessarily large file.

About this tool

What the browser changes—and what it leaves alone

A square image is the most predictable choice for embedded album artwork because players usually reserve a square thumbnail. Resolution and file size need balance: a larger source stays sharp on modern screens, while an enormous embedded image increases every audio file in an album.

This checker uses a practical general-purpose profile rather than claiming that one set of rules represents every music store or player. A square JPEG or PNG of at least 1000 pixels is treated as a solid embedded-art starting point; individual distributors may publish different current requirements.

Good use cases

When this tool is a practical fit

  • Checking artwork before adding it to MP3, FLAC, or M4A
  • Finding accidental non-square crops
  • Deciding whether a cover should be compressed or converted
Compatibility

Supported behavior and honest limits

  • JPG, PNG, and WebP input
  • Exact pixel dimensions and reduced aspect ratio
  • Transparency is sampled locally and may be reported as unknown if the browser cannot read pixels
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What size should an embedded album cover be?

A square image of at least 1000 × 1000 is a practical general choice. Use 3000 × 3000 when you also need a high-resolution master and the file size remains reasonable.

Is WebP safe for MP3 cover art?

Player support is less consistent than JPEG or PNG. Convert WebP to JPEG for the broadest embedded-art compatibility.

Does checking change my image?

No. The file is only decoded for local inspection.