An AI album cover generator for singles, EPs and mixtapes
Candor works as an AI album cover generator for adults 18+: describe the mood, the title and the genre ('lo-fi breakup EP, empty diner at 3am, film noir'), ask for a square image, and it draws the cover in a few seconds. It can also help name the release and write the lyrics in the same chat. An image costs 38.7 credits, and the free plan includes 1 image with no card. Covers come out at about 1024 by 1024 pixels: streaming distributors ask for much larger files, so upscale before you upload.
Independent artists release more music than ever and most of it gets a cover made in ten minutes the night before. An AI album cover generator won’t replace a designer for your debut album, but for singles, EPs, mixtapes and beat tapes it gets you something that fits the sound instead of a stock photo.
How to make a cover with Candor
- Describe the sound as a picture. Not “hip hop cover”, but “a lone streetlight in heavy rain, warm orange against blue, grainy, lonely”. Mood beats genre.
- Ask for a square. “1:1 album cover.” Candor makes squares at about 1024 by 1024 pixels.
- Pick a look. Film noir for moody black and white, Oil painting for classic, Pixel art for chiptune and gaming beats, Cinematic for a movie-still feel, Watercolor for acoustic and indie.
- Leave room for the title. “Empty space at the top for text.” Add the lettering yourself in a design app.
- Make variants. Single covers that match: “same scene, now at dawn” for the next release. Each image costs 38.7 credits, and by default Candor asks before spending credits.
Prompts that work
- “Album cover, 1:1: a vintage car half sunk in a desert lake, sunset, 70s film grain, no text.”
- “Mixtape cover from this photo of me: high-contrast film noir, harsh flash, grainy.” (Upload your photo.)
- “Synthwave EP: a chrome tiger on a neon grid, 3D render, purple and pink.”
- “Folk single: a kitchen table with two coffee cups, one untouched, watercolor.”
- “Drill cover: a dark stairwell lit by one red bulb, cinematic, gritty.”
Write the whole release in one chat
The cover is the last step. Candor is a chat first, so you can ask it to name the EP, order the tracklist, punch up lyrics or write a short bio for your streaming profile before you make the image. For the words, see our AI song lyrics generator guide. Candor writes lyrics, it doesn’t make audio.
The honest limits
File size. About 1024 pixels on a side is fine for social posts and previews, too small for streaming distributors. Upscale it, then check your distributor’s specs.
Platform rules. Streaming services have their own cover art rules, and a cover that breaks them can delay a release. Read Spotify’s cover art guidelines and your distributor’s before you upload.
Copyright. Purely AI-generated images get little or no copyright protection in the US. Don’t copy a famous cover or another artist’s photo; make your own.
What it costs
New accounts get 200 free credits once, no card needed, which covers chat and 1 image. Monthly is $19.99 for 8,500 credits a month (about 219 images). Candor is for adults 18+.
Try it
Open Candor, describe your track in one sentence and ask for a square cover. More on images on the AI image generator page.
FAQ
Is the image big enough for Spotify or Apple Music?
Not as-is. Candor's square images are about 1024 by 1024 pixels, and distributors ask for much larger square files. Run the cover through an upscaler and check your distributor's exact requirements.
Can it put the artist name and title on the cover?
Short text often comes out right, but image models can misspell. Safer: ask for the cover without text and add the lettering in a design app, so you control the font.
Can I use my own photo?
Yes. Upload up to three of your pictures and ask for a cover built from them: 'this photo of me as a grainy 90s film cover'. Photos where a face could be under 18 are refused.
Who owns the cover?
In the US, the Copyright Office says purely AI-generated material isn't protected by copyright without enough human creative input. Adding your own design and lettering strengthens your claim to the final cover.
How much does it cost?
38.7 credits per image. New accounts get 200 free credits once (chat and 1 image). Monthly is $19.99 for 8,500 credits, about 219 images.
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