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Album Art Extractor

Extract the album art from an audio file

Pulls the first attached picture/cover from an audio file and saves it as an image. Helpful for reusing artwork or verifying embedded covers.

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Maximum file size: 200MB Supported formats: audio/*

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file, select
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Album Art Extractor tool allows you to extract embedded cover images from audio files and save them as standalone JPG or PNG images. It's useful for reusing artwork or verifying what cover art is attached to your music files.

When to Use

  • •When you need to extract album art from music files for use in media players or digital libraries.
  • •When verifying if audio files have embedded cover images before sharing or organizing them.
  • •When saving cover art for personal projects like creating custom playlists or digital scrapbooks.

How It Works

  • •Upload an audio file in a supported format such as MP3, FLAC, or WAV.
  • •Select the desired output image format: JPG or PNG.
  • •The tool scans the audio file for the first embedded picture or cover art.
  • •Download the extracted image file to your device.

Use Cases

Extracting album art for use in music library management applications.
Saving cover images for creating personalized digital music collections.
Verifying embedded artwork in audio files for archival or sharing purposes.

Examples

1. Extract Cover from MP3 for Playlist

Background
A user has an MP3 file of a favorite song and wants to use its cover art in a custom playlist.
Problem
The cover art is embedded in the audio file and not easily accessible.
How to Use
Upload the MP3 file and select JPG format for compatibility.
Outcome
A JPG image of the album cover is downloaded and can be added to the playlist.

2. Verify Artwork in FLAC Archive

Music Collector
Background
A collector is organizing a digital archive of FLAC files and needs to ensure all have cover art.
Problem
Manually checking each file for embedded images is time-consuming.
How to Use
Upload FLAC files and extract the first image from each to verify presence.
Outcome
Extracted images confirm which files have cover art, allowing for easy organization.

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FAQ

What audio formats are supported?

The tool supports common audio formats including MP3, FLAC, WAV, and others that can contain embedded images.

Can I extract multiple images from one audio file?

No, only the first attached picture or cover art is extracted.

What image formats are available for the output?

You can choose between JPG and PNG formats.

Is there a file size limit for uploads?

Yes, audio files must be under 200 MB.

Does this tool alter the original audio file?

No, it only extracts the cover art; the audio file remains unchanged.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/audio-album-art-extractor

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
audioFile file (Upload required) Yes -
imageFormat select No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/audio-album-art-extractor to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-audio-album-art-extractor": {
      "name": "audio-album-art-extractor",
      "description": "Extract the album art from an audio file",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=audio-album-art-extractor",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]