# Cover Art Embed Embed cover artwork without re-encoding media. > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/cover-art-embed - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** cover, art, metadata ## Overview Copies existing streams and adds an attached cover image for compatible MP3/M4A/MP4 outputs. ## Inputs - **Media File** (file) - **Cover Image** (file) - **Output Format** (select) ## When to use - When you want to add album art to MP3 or M4A music tracks without losing audio quality through re-encoding. - When you need to attach a video thumbnail or poster image to an MP4 file for better visibility in media players. - When you want to quickly update podcast episode artwork before publishing to distribution platforms. ## How it works - Upload your source audio or video file (MP3, M4A, or MP4) up to 100MB. - Upload the cover image (JPEG, PNG, or WebP) you want to embed. - Select your desired output format (MP3, M4A, or MP4). - The tool copies the media streams and attaches the image as metadata, generating a downloadable file without re-encoding. ## Use cases - Adding custom album covers to self-recorded MP3 music tracks. - Embedding podcast cover art into M4A or MP3 episodes for distribution. - Attaching thumbnail images to MP4 video files for local media library organization. ## Frequently asked questions ### Will embedding cover art reduce the quality of my audio or video? No, the tool copies the existing media streams directly without re-encoding, ensuring zero quality loss. ### What image formats are supported for the cover art? You can upload JPEG, PNG, or WebP images up to 20MB. ### Which output formats can I choose from? The tool supports MP3, M4A, and MP4 output formats. ### What is the maximum file size allowed for the media file? You can upload audio or video files up to 100MB. ### Does this tool support batch processing? 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