# Album Art Adder

Add or change the album art of an audio file

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-album-art-adder

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, album art, cover, metadata, id3, embed

## Overview

Embeds a new cover image into the audio file while copying audio streams losslessly. Supports common formats; for MP3 it writes ID3v2.3 tags. Existing art is replaced by the provided image.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Cover Image** (file): Select an image file (jpg/png)
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- When audio files are missing album art and need visual identification.
- When you want to update or correct existing cover images in your music collection.
- When preparing audio files for sharing, streaming, or personal organization.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file from your device.
- Select a cover image in JPG or PNG format.
- Optionally choose an output audio format if different from the original.
- Download the audio file with the new album art embedded.

## Use cases

- Adding missing album covers to MP3 files for a tidy music library.
- Updating cover art in podcast episodes before publishing.
- Correcting metadata in audio files for compatibility with media players.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio formats are supported?

The tool supports MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, and WAV formats.

### Does embedding album art affect audio quality?

No, audio streams are copied losslessly, preserving the original quality.

### What image formats can I use for the cover?

You can use JPG or PNG images, with a maximum file size of 20MB.

### Will existing album art be replaced?

Yes, any existing cover art is replaced by the new image you provide.

### Is there a size limit for audio files?

Yes, audio files can be up to 200MB in size.

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