Spotify new update: Allowing users to create custom cover art for playlists

Spotify’s new feature is widely rolling out in 65 markets in beta for iOS and Android users in mobile
An undated image of Spotify logo. — Unsplash

An undated image of Spotify logo. — Unsplash

Spotify on Tuesday, introduced the ability for users to design and customise their playlist cover art. However, users have already been able to upload a custom image for a playlist.

This new feature allows you to design your cover art in the app for various playlists.

Spotify’s newly introduced feature is widely rolling out in 65 markets in beta on the mobile app on iOS and Android. It’s available to both free and premium users.

How to access Spotify’s new feature

If you want to access the feature, select one of the playlists you want to create custom art for. Then, tap the three-dotted menu on the playlist page and click the “Create cover art” option.

From there, you can upload a photo from your camera roll or start with a blank canvas, and then play around with different elements, like text styles, colours, and effects. Moreover, you can change background colours and add gradients, along with adding stickers.

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Spotify stated that you can only save one custom cover art per playlist at a time, which results that when you create a new one, it will automatically change the previous one for that specific playlist.

These updates showcase Spotify’s continuous efforts to provide users with more ways to personalise their experience on the app. 

The launch of the new feature comes as Spotify has been rolling out new additions to its app as it continues to compete with services like Apple Music and YouTube Music.