Compress HEIC Images for Podcast
Podcast cover art is displayed at many sizes across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and podcast apps. A properly compressed cover image uploads quickly and looks sharp at all display sizes. High Efficiency Image Format — the default photo format on iPhones and modern Apple devices. Excellent compression. Use ImageSmith to compress your HEIC images to the ideal file size for Podcast — target under 3,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
Recommended format
JPEG
Max file size
3,000KB
Dimensions
3000×3000 (maximum), 1400×1400 (minimum required)
✓Apple Podcasts requires minimum 1400×1400, maximum 3000×3000 pixels
✓JPEG is recommended by most podcast platforms for photos
✓Keep file size under 3MB for fast platform processing
✓Use sRGB color space — same color appears consistently across players
Compress HEIC for Other Platforms
Compress HEIC for Podcast — FAQ
Podcast works best with images under 3,000KB. Recommended dimensions: 3000×3000 (maximum), 1400×1400 (minimum required). ImageSmith can compress HEIC images to any target size in seconds.
Podcast primarily supports JPEG, PNG. Converting to JPEG is recommended for best compatibility.
Upload your HEIC image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 3,000KB, and compress. Apple Podcasts requires minimum 1400×1400, maximum 3000×3000 pixels
Podcast cover art must be square (1:1 ratio), minimum 1400×1400 pixels, and maximum 3000×3000 pixels. Keep files under 3MB in JPEG or PNG format. Use sRGB color for consistent display across podcast apps.