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# Artwork requirements

> Your cover art must be a square JPEG, PNG or WebP image of at least 1,000 × 1,000 pixels, and a single still image.

Your cover art must be a square JPEG, PNG or WebP image of at least 1,000 × 1,000 pixels, and a single still image. We convert it to the size the stores need when you upload it.

## File requirements

| Requirement | Detail |
| - | - |
| Format | JPEG, PNG or WebP |
| Shape | Perfectly square (the same width and height) |
| Size | At least 1,000 × 1,000 pixels |
| Type | A still image. Animated images aren't accepted. |

When you upload, the image is converted to a 3000 × 3000 pixel JPEG at 300 DPI. Smaller images are scaled up to that size, so use the largest version you have. A 3000 × 3000 original will look sharpest.

## Upload your artwork

1. Open your release in the builder.
2. In the **Release** section, click the artwork box or drop your image onto it.
3. To change it later, click the artwork again and choose a new file.

![The Release section with the artwork box marked as number 1](https://ammdistro.com/helpdesk/distro-builder-release-section.webp)

## What shouldn't be on your cover

Stores reject covers that include:

* Website addresses (URLs)
* Social media handles
* Contact details such as an email address or phone number

If your cover has any of these, our team will ask you to upload a version without them before the release can go out.

## Upload errors

| Message | What to do |
| - | - |
| "You must upload an image that's perfectly square and larger than 1,000 by 1,000 pixels." | Crop the image to a square and export it at 1,000 × 1,000 pixels or larger. |
| "Cover art must be a JPEG, PNG or WebP image." | Export the image in one of these formats. |
| "Cover art must be a single still image, not an animation." | Upload a still image instead of an animated file. |
| "That image couldn't be opened. Try exporting it again." | The file may be damaged. Export it again from your design app. |
| "Artwork upload failed" | Check your connection and try again. |

## Common questions

### Can I change my artwork after my release is out?

Not yourself. Artwork can't be changed through a change request on a live release. Send us a message from the chat on this page, or email [team@ammdistro.com](mailto:team@ammdistro.com).

### Can I use animated or video artwork?

No. The builder only accepts a still cover image.

### My artwork looks blurry in stores.

Your image was probably smaller than 3000 × 3000 pixels and was scaled up. Upload the largest original you have.

**Related:** [Create a release, step by step](https://help.ammdistro.com/creating-a-release/create-a-release-step-by-step.md) · [Your release needs changes](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/your-release-needs-changes.md) · [Why was my release rejected?](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/why-was-my-release-rejected.md) · [Check and submit your release](https://help.ammdistro.com/creating-a-release/check-and-submit-your-release.md)


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