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Album cover maker from photo: sleeve, mixtape and magazine
A record sleeve, a handwritten mixtape and a glossy magazine cover: three looks for people who always wanted to be on the front.
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Your photo
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Ready-made looks
Pick a theme, then a look. Every frame from every theme is also in the Frame list above, grouped by theme.
Be the one on the cover
Music and magazines were where people saw faces they wanted to look like: an album sleeve on the wall, a mixtape passed between friends, a glossy cover at the newsstand. This category puts your photo in all three.
The sleeve, the cassette and the cover each have text boxes for a title, a name or a headline. Names are fictional, so no real band, label or publication is imitated.
What suits which photo
The magazine cover uses the whole picture, so a portrait with room above the head works best, because the masthead sits across the top. The sleeve crops to a wide rectangle, and the cassette label shows a small square photo, so keep the subject near the centre.
What each look does
Record sleeve. A square album cover with your photo, a title, an artist name and a black vinyl record peeking out. It starts at 1978, and you can drag the slider or change the year to move it earlier or later.
Mixtape. A cassette label with your photo, a handwritten title and a line for the track list. It starts at 1996, and you can drag the slider or change the year to move it earlier or later.
Magazine cover. A full-page cover with a bold masthead, a cover line and a barcode. The magazine name is made up. It starts at 1969, and you can drag the slider or change the year to move it earlier or later.
Tips for this theme
- Name the albumTitles of two to five words look best on the sleeve. Try a place, a season or an inside joke.
- Pick a magazine nameShort, bold names fit across the cover. Anything under ten letters looks great.
- Write the cover lineOne punchy line, about eight words. It shows in yellow at the bottom.
- Leave space abovePortraits with space above the head give the masthead room to breathe.
How to make an album cover or magazine cover
Pick Record sleeve for an album cover, Mixtape for a cassette label or Magazine cover for a full-page cover. Add a photo with the subject near the centre, edit the title and name, and download the JPG.
Questions
How do I make an album cover from a photo?
Choose Record sleeve, add your photo, and type an album title and an artist name. The album cover maker draws the sleeve and a vinyl record behind it, and you download the JPG.
Is this album cover maker free?
Yes, it is free and online, with no account. The download is up to 1600 pixels wide, which suits social posts and fun covers. If you need a different size for a streaming service, check that service's size rules first.
Can I make a mixtape cover or cassette label?
Yes. The Mixtape look gives you a cassette label with your photo, a handwritten title and a track list line.
Can I put my photo on a magazine cover?
Yes. Choose Magazine cover, type a made-up magazine name and a cover line, and download the result. The masthead is fictional.
Is this an album cover maker app?
It is an album cover maker that works in your browser, so there is no app to install. It is a simple music album cover maker for fun covers, playlists and gifts.
Can I make a fake or joke album cover?
Yes, for jokes, gifts and playlists. The artist name and title are yours to write. Please do not use a real artist's name or pass it off as a real release.
Can I make a rap or hip hop album cover?
Yes. Choose the record sleeve, type your own album title and artist name, and use a bold photo. It works as a rap album cover maker or a hip hop album cover maker for any genre. The cover is for fun and is not a real release.
Is the magazine a real publication?
No. The name is made up and editable. Nothing imitates a real masthead or logo.
What is the barcode on the cover?
A decorative pattern. It does not encode anything.
Can I change the artist and album name?
Yes. Edit the text boxes under Frame and the sleeve updates as you type.
What does the mixtape label show?
Your photo, a title and a track list line, all editable under Frame.
Does the year matter?
Yes. The issue date on the cover follows the year you choose on the slider.
Will there be more music looks?
We would like to add concert tickets, radio dials and poster walls. Tell us what you want first.
Does my photo leave my device?
No. Everything on this page runs in your browser, and your photo is never uploaded.
Can I change the year printed on the frame?
Yes. Use the Year you were born box, or drag the slider. Dates and captions follow the year you choose, unless you have typed your own text.
Which file formats can I use?
JPG, PNG and WebP work everywhere. HEIC opens in browsers that support it, such as Safari.
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