Don't have your podcast cover art ready but want to get your feed set up? You're not alone. Many creators want to start building their content before finalizing their visual branding. Hello Audio's preset image feature lets you launch your private feed immediately using one of our professional pre-made images.
What You’ll Accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have:
✅ Created a new feed using a preset image
✅ Selected from Hello Audio's four pre-made image options
✅ Learned how to replace the preset with your own cover art later
Instructions
While creating a new private feed, follow these steps to use the preset image option.
Step 1: Select a Preset Image
When you reach the image upload section, instead of dragging and dropping an image from your computer, click the button that says "Don't have an image, Use one of ours!"
Step 2: Choose from Four Pre-Made Options
Hello Audio provides four professional preset images to choose from. Browse through the options and click on the image that best fits your podcast's style and tone.
Step 3: Confirm Your Selection
After clicking on your preferred image, confirm your selection to proceed.
Step 4: Complete Your Feed Setup
Add all the other required information needed to create your feed (feed name, description, etc.), then click "Save Feed".
Replacing Your Preset Image Later
Step 1: Access Your Feed Details
When you're ready to change the preset image, navigate back to your feed and click on "Feed Details".
Step 2: Edit Your Feed
Click the "Edit" button to access your feed settings.
Step 3: Remove the Current Image
Click "Remove" under the current feed image.
Step 4: Upload Your Custom Cover Art
Drag and drop your own picture to use as the cover art for your podcast, then click "Save Feed" to apply the changes.
Tips or FAQ
Q: How long does it take for cover art changes to appear for listeners?
A: The feed is updated immediately, but some apps may take a day or two to reflect the change. Listeners can often drag down in their podcast app to manually refresh the feed, which should grab the most recent image.
Q: Can I change my preset image multiple times?
A: Yes! You can switch between preset images or upload your own custom image whenever you want through the Feed Details section.
Q: Will changing my image affect my existing subscribers?
A: Your image change will appear in your listeners' podcast apps, but it won't disrupt their access to your content or episodes.
Q: What image dimensions work best for cover art?
A: Podcast cover art should be square (1:1 aspect ratio) and at least 1400x1400 pixels for optimal display across all platforms.
Pro Tip: Right-click, Save Image... from within your Hello Audio account if you'd like to use the image in instructional material for your listeners, that way they see what it looks like to subscribe to your podcast feed.
Getting Help
For support with feed images or other Hello Audio features, contact [email protected]