Podcast Thumbnails Templates

Podcast Thumbnails

Create eye-catching podcast thumbnails with the vidiq Thumbnail Maker. Browse templates inspired by top shows and customize with bold typography and clear branding to grab attention across podcast platforms.

Celebrity Interviews & Guest Spotlights

Create compelling podcast thumbnails for your celebrity interviews and guest spotlights. Use professional layouts with clear guest photos, on-brand colors, and prominent episode titles to attract new listeners and satisfy loyal fans.

Ben Affleck | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #578

Theo Von

Hailee Steinfeld vs. Michael B. Jordan | Hot Ones Versus

First We Feast

Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco EXCLUSIVE: How Benny Taught Me to Trust Again

Jay Shetty Podcast

Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India - Power, Democracy, War & Peace | Lex Fridman Podcast #460

Lex Fridman

Joe Rogan Experience #2285 - Andrew Schulz

PowerfulJRE

Matthew McConaughey

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

TOM HOLLAND: Launching A Second Career, Living Alcohol-Free, & Acting With Authenticity | Rich Roll

Rich Roll

DC Villains That Deserve "The Penguin Treatment"

troyoboyo17

Hot Takes & Controversial Opinions

Design attention-grabbing thumbnails for your opinion-driven podcast episodes. Employ bold fonts for impactful quotes, high-contrast backgrounds, and expressive host imagery to spark curiosity and drive clicks for your hot takes and controversial discussions.

"I Love Them Unconditionally" @JoJoSiwa 2 Hours Before Big Brother "I'm Not Going To Say Who It Was"

We Need To Talk

Hot Topics: Church Hurt

Relevant Church

Chappell Roan: Are People Scared Of Me? (Full Episode)

Call Her Daddy

The Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! Stop Saying This Word, It's Making You Sound Weak!

The Diary Of A CEO

The Most Outrageous Theo Von Moments

Comedy Burst

Doctors Said She Was Going To Die, But She Refused To Believe It | Sophie Grace Holmes

Doctor Mike

Hasan Piker on Where Democrats Went Wrong in the 2024 Election

Pod Save America

Stephen A. Smith on Perk Clashing with JJ Redick | The Bill Simmons Podcast

Bill Simmons

Inspiring Stories & Life Lessons

Visually represent personal journeys and transformative life lessons with inspiring podcast thumbnails. Utilize warm color palettes, emotive photography or graphics, and clear, compelling text overlays that deeply resonate with listeners seeking uplifting content.

Everyone's an engineer now: Inside v0's mission to create 100 million builders | Guillermo Rauch

Lenny's Podcast

Secret To Living Without Fear & Anxiety Forever! Your Mind Can Heal Itself! - Dr. Joe Dispenza

The Diary Of A CEO

E099: The 10 year overnight success with David Segal

Operators Podcast

This video will change your life | @Thewizardliz

Sheen Gurrib

10 Habits for Self Improvement (Life Changing & Motivating)

The Balance Theory Podcast

how to enter your DISCIPLINED GIRL ERA & be consistent

Jasmin Siri

EXIT YOUR LAZY GIRL ERA & ENTER PRODUCTIVE GIRL ERA | getting your life back together before 2024

A Better You Podcast

TOM HOLLAND Gets Vulnerable About Mental Health & Overcoming Social Anxiety

Jay Shetty Podcast

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make a podcast thumbnail or cover art?

To create effective podcast cover art or episode thumbnails, choose a compelling central image (like a host photo or graphic), use a square canvas (at least 1400x1400px, ideally 3000x3000px), add bold, readable text for your podcast title or episode topic, and incorporate your brand colors. Focus on high contrast and a simple layout that remains clear even at small sizes.

How do I make a podcast thumbnail using vidiq?

Using the vidiq Thumbnail Maker, select a podcast-specific template from our gallery. Upload your own images or choose from our library, customize the text (podcast name, episode title) with easy-to-read fonts, adjust colors to match your branding, and arrange elements using the drag-and-drop editor. Export your final design in a square format optimized for podcast platforms.

What size and format should podcast cover art be?

Podcast cover art should be a square image between 1400x1400 and 3000x3000 pixels. The recommended size is 3000x3000 pixels for best display across all platforms. Use JPEG or PNG format and keep the file size under 500KB if possible for faster loading.

Does Apple Podcasts use episode specific thumbnails?

While Apple Podcasts primarily uses your main show cover art (3000x3000px) in its directory, individual episode artwork can be displayed in the "Now Playing" screen and is highly valuable for promoting episodes on social media and your website. Consistency with your main cover art branding is recommended.

What makes a good podcast thumbnail design?

A good podcast thumbnail is visually striking, clearly readable at small sizes, and representative of your podcast's topic and brand. Key elements include high-quality imagery, bold and legible typography, strong color contrast, and a simple, uncluttered layout. It should intrigue potential listeners and make them want to click.

Can I adapt my YouTube thumbnails for podcast cover art?

You can adapt YouTube thumbnails, but you'll need to resize them to a square format (1:1 aspect ratio) and simplify the design. Remove any elements specific to YouTube (like progress bars or end screens) and ensure the text and main visuals are easily understandable in a smaller square space. Focus on your podcast's core branding.

Should I include my podcast title on every episode thumbnail?

For overall podcast cover art, including your podcast title is essential for branding and recognition. For individual episode thumbnails used on social media or websites, it's often more effective to feature the episode title, guest name, or a compelling quote alongside a visual that represents the episode's content, while maintaining consistent branding elements like color or font style.