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Podcast image art won't change

Our podcast's SoundCloud RSS (https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:246469165/sounds.rss) has the correct image for the podcast (https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-qCBw8PWtNu6VyDxE-BRUOyw-original.jpg)... but the image on iTunes hasn't changed. I changed the image months ago.


Is there something else I'm missing? iTunes picks up the new episodes, it just hasn't realized there is a new .jpg for the podcast artwork. I believe the URL of the .jpg changed when I uploaded the new one but it was a few months ago so I can't be sure.



Posted on Jul 16, 2020 2:23 PM

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Jul 20, 2020 5:44 PM in response to iamstephly

Hello iamstephly,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! It sounds like the artwork for your podcast is not updating, however new episodes for your podcast are showing. We'd be happy to help point you towards a resolution.


Based on the link that you provided, it looks like the image is 4000x4000, which exceeds the maximum artwork size:


Update podcast artwork - Podcasts Connect Help


"Update your podcast artwork

  • Edit the artwork tag in your RSS feed.
  • Artwork must be a minimum size of 1400 x 1400 pixels and a maximum size of 3000 x 3000 pixels, 72 dpi, in JPEG or PNG format with appropriate file extensions (.jpg, .png), and in the RGB colorspace.
  • For examples of podcast artwork, see the Top Podcasts chart."


We'd suggest updating the artwork again after it meets the dimensions above.


Take care.

Jul 26, 2020 11:39 AM in response to iamstephly

1. Enlarge the image

If you want to follow the “letter of the law,” then you can simply put your JPEG or PNG image into an image-editor and blow it up. This will give you a larger image, but it won't enhance the quality because you're just blowing up pixels.

Some image-editors are better than others at enlarging and enhancing details. But remember that this isn't Hollywood and your image still won't look as good as if you follow the next two options.




2. Scale or redo from the master file

Depending on how your image is designed, you may be able to go back to the master file and enlarge it while maintaining the detail. A vector format Oklahoma City Cash Home Buyers works best for this: AI, EPS, shapes, dynamic gradients, and editable text.


You may also be able to upgrade a stock image or photo you purchased to a higher resolution, and simply replace it in your enlarged master file.


3. Redesign your cover art

Maybe this is a good time to consider completely redesigning your podcast cover art. You or the designer you hire (like me!) can design to follow or exceed the new specs. RawVoice (parent company to Blubrry) has reported stats indicating up to a 25% jump in subscriptions when podcast cover art changes.


If you'd like to hire me to design podcast cover art for you, I design at 1,400 × 1,400, but I can increase that to whatever size you want for an extra fee.


Thanks me later

Podcast image art won't change

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