{"id":78910,"date":"2020-12-15T19:00:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T19:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=78910"},"modified":"2020-12-15T16:21:39","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T16:21:39","slug":"how-to-create-perfect-playlist-cover-art-for-free-using-canva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-create-perfect-playlist-cover-art-for-free-using-canva\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create perfect playlist cover art for free using Canva"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Designing eye-catching cover art for your playlist or album is free and easy with Canva. Pick a template, add images and text, and personalize your design.<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, Spotify cover your playlists with the album art of the first four tracks you added. Adding a custom cover art allows your playlist to be totally personalized and standout. 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