Artwork Rules for Music Releases

All submitted artwork must meet the following standards in quality, content, and information accuracy to be approved for distribution.

📷 Quality

• Format: JPEG or PNG format only.
• Size: Between 1500x1500 and 3000x3000 pixels.
• Color space: Must be encoded with RGB.

❌ Not Accepted:

• Pixelated, blurry, stretched, misaligned, or rotated artwork
• Cropped images or additional bars added to meet resolution requirements
• Artwork missing parts of the image or visual elements

✅ May Be Accepted (Case-by-Case):

• Intentional effects such as blur, pixelation, or misalignment only if used as an artistic choice

🖼️ Image Content

Your artwork must not include:

• Third-party IP: Logos, trademarks, famous characters, industrial designs, or artworks without permission
• Pornographic content
• Nazi propaganda
• Terrorist imagery or messaging
• Culturally sensitive or discriminatory content, including:
  • Child safety issues
  • Harassment or extreme violence
  • Xenophobia or discrimination
  • Nudity, drug references, or graphic content

Generic Templates:

• Use of generic templates is not allowed
• Changing only the color palette while reusing the same image is considered a generic template

Note: Artwork standards may be further restricted in certain territories as per local laws or store policies.

📝 Information GuidelinesMismatched Metadata:

• Information on artwork must match the metadata exactly (e.g., artist name, release title)
• Translations or different alphabets that don't match metadata are not allowed

Parental Advisory:

• Do not use the Parental Advisory / Explicit Content logo unless one of the tracks is marked explicit
• The "Restricted" (R-rated) logo is for films only

Store References:

• Do not include names or logos of digital music stores

Misleading or Inaccurate Content:

• Do not reference content not included in the release (e.g., "video included")
• Avoid information that might mislead listeners

Prohibited Terms or Designs:

• No references to physical/digital formats (CD, cassette, mp3, QR codes, Dolby Atmos)
• Avoid time-limited phrases like "New", "Coming Soon", "Unreleased"
• No pricing, barcodes, or advertising
• Do not include contact details (phone, email, websites)

For best results, always use original, high-quality artwork that represents your release truthfully and creatively, while complying with the above rules.