FOR THE INDEPENDENT. FOR THE HEAVY.

Free Metal Album
Cover Generator.

Make a cover for your next release. Choose a background, add your band name
or logo, and download your design for free.

Start designing

Your music.
Your name.
Your cover.

Cover maker

YOUR ARTWORK STARTS HERE
01 Background
Choose a backgroundLoading artwork…
02 Band / Logo
Snaps to center at 50%.
More settings

PNG, JPEG or WebP · Max 10 MB / 24 megapixels. A transparent PNG works best. Uploading a logo replaces the band-name text.

03 Album Title
Snaps to center at 50%.
More settings
04 Effects

Darken the edges to draw attention to the center of your artwork.

LIVE PREVIEW
Your browser needs Canvas support to use the cover maker.

Made by you.1600 × 1600 px · PNG

License note: Free covers are non-exclusive and may be used by other bands.

Loading artwork collection…

Reset all changes?

This will restore the default background and settings and remove your uploaded logo.

NO ACCOUNT. NO PAYMENT.

Three steps. One cover.

01 /

Choose a background

Browse the artwork and filter by genre to find a starting point.

02 /

Make it yours

Add your band name or upload a logo, enter your title, and adjust the fonts, colors and placement.

03 /

Download your cover

Save your design as a PNG. No account or payment required.

DIFFERENT SOUNDS. DARKER WORLDS.

Find your sound.

Explore backgrounds by metal genre,
then make the artwork your own.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF RELEASE?

Want artwork exclusive
to your band?

Browse premium metal covers at Metalcover.art. Each premium cover is sold once and removed from the store after purchase.

Browse premium covers
Metalcover.art logo over a collection of metal album cover artwork

BEFORE YOU HIT DOWNLOAD

A few things
worth knowing.

More about the artwork,
your files and your rights.

Is the cover maker free?

Yes. You can create and download a cover without paying or creating an account.

Can I use the cover for my band?

Yes. You receive non-exclusive rights to use the cover. Other bands may use the same background artwork, so your cover is not exclusive to your band.

Can I upload my own logo?

Yes. The cover maker accepts PNG, JPEG and WebP images. A transparent PNG lets the background show through around your logo.

Is my logo uploaded to a server?

No. Your logo is processed in your browser on your device.

What size is the download?

Your finished cover downloads as a 1600 × 1600 pixel PNG.

Can I use the cover on music platforms?

You receive non-exclusive rights to use the cover. Before submitting it, check your platform or distributor’s current requirements for image dimensions, file format and artwork content.

Who created the backgrounds?

The background artwork was created by the artist behind FreeMetalCovers and Metalcover.art.

What is the difference between free and premium covers?

The free cover maker uses backgrounds that other bands can also use. Premium covers at Metalcover.art are sold once, giving your band exclusive artwork.

About FreeMetalCovers

FreeMetalCovers is a cover-making tool for metal bands and solo musicians. It brings together original background artwork and simple editing controls so you can put together a design using your own name, title and logo.