How to Change Your Apple Music Artist Image and Logo
To change your Apple Music artist image, open Apple Music for Artists on the web and go to Artist Content, then Artist Page. Edit the Image field, crop the square photo, and submit it for review. For the wordmark on the redesigned artist page, export a transparent PNG and use the separate Artist Logo field.
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Decision
Apple Music artist image and logo
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Key takeaways
- Keep the full photo and editable logo in your project folder so you can fix a crop without enlarging a small export.
- Leave space around everyone in a band photo. Check the crop inside the uploader before submitting.
- When you bring a designer in, give them the exact artist name as it appears on your page.
What file does each Apple Music artist image field need?
| Export | Review before upload | |
|---|---|---|
| Artist image | Square JPG or PNG at 72 dpi. Apple prefers 2400 × 2400 pixels or larger and accepts a minimum of 800 × 800. | Start with a sharp original. Use the crop guides to keep the face readable and leave room around the edges. |
| Artist logo | Transparent PNG. Use the 3000 × 1200 template and meet either its 2880 pixel minimum width or its 960 pixel minimum height. | Use the artist name as the design. Check that the letters stay readable over both light and dark backgrounds. |
Apple rejects release cover art in the artist image field. If you need to replace the image attached to an album or single, use the album cover specs and update that release through your provider.
How do you crop a band photo without losing a member?
Ask for the full frame before opening the upload tool. Make a square crop from the original and leave enough space around the members at either end. Zoom out to the size of a small thumbnail. If someone disappears into a dark background at that size, try a different frame while you still have a choice.
The first square crop cuts off the bassist at the right edge. The wider original has space on both sides, so the designer exports a new square from that file. The wordmark stays in its own transparent PNG. The release title stays with the cover art.
Keep the full frame alongside the cropped file when you send images to a designer or build an electronic press kit. A crop that works in a tiny profile slot can be too tight for a wider press layout.
Where do you submit the photo and logo?
Apple Music for Artists on the web
Submit and track the two assets
- 01
Artist
Open the right profile
Sign in, select the artist, then open Artist Content and choose Artist Page.
- 02
Photo
Edit the Image field
Choose your square export, adjust the crop in the upload tool and submit it. Look for Submitted for Review.
- 03
Logo
Use Choose Logo
Open the Artist Logo section on the same page, select your transparent file and submit it. The logo is marked Pending during review.
- 04
Check
Open the public page
After review, confirm the expected photo and look for the wordmark on a listener device that supports the redesigned artist page.
For a photo-only update in the iOS artist app, select the artist, open the menu and tap Account. Use the camera control to choose and crop the photo, then submit. Use the web dashboard to send the separate logo.
What should you fix if Apple rejects a file?
Open the asset that was rejected. For a photo, check for pixelation, borders, and promotional text. For a logo, inspect the transparency in the exported PNG and check the dimensions of the artwork against the template. A file can have the right canvas size while the letters inside it are too small.
Keep the filename, upload date and status for each asset. Correct the issue and resubmit that file. If the rejection reason is unclear, give Apple the public artist URL and the status shown in the dashboard so support can identify the submission.
Where does Apple document the requirements?
Frequently asked questions
Who can upload the Apple Music artist photo?+
Apple lists Admin and Profile Editor access for the photo. If the Edit control is unavailable, confirm you are on the right artist and check your role with the account admin.
Does the artist image update in Shazam too?+
Apple says the approved artist image is used on Apple Music and Shazam. Check the artist page in each service so you can distinguish a stale image from the wrong artist profile.
How long does Apple Music take to review artist images?+
Apple says the photo and logo reviews may each take up to five business days. Check the status of each asset and leave time for a second submission if one is rejected.
Can I use a band symbol as the artist photo?+
Apple allows an artist logo or character in the image field if it fits the crop guidance. Center it on an opaque background. Use the separate text-based logo format for the artist name overlay.
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