[Feature request] Modern audiobook style for covers #108

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opened 2026-04-24 22:58:44 +02:00 by adam · 6 comments
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Originally created by @raviwarrier on GitHub (Nov 29, 2021).

Since the only format of books that will be on this server are audiobooks, why not use the standard (square-shaped) cover art for the books?
This is, of course, low priority request and can be addressed once all the functional bugs/features are fixed/incorporated.
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Originally created by @raviwarrier on GitHub (Nov 29, 2021). Since the only format of books that will be on this server are audiobooks, why not use the standard (square-shaped) cover art for the books? This is, of course, low priority request and can be addressed once all the functional bugs/features are fixed/incorporated. ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/42061703/143800721-9fc32cff-aef8-489b-a9c8-c898b1d708c7.png)
adam added the enhancement label 2026-04-24 22:58:44 +02:00
adam closed this issue 2026-04-24 22:58:44 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 29, 2021):

I'm open to this. The reason I chose regular book cover aspect ratio is because the only place to get consistent square audiobook covers was from audible and audible wasn't integrated until recently.
I would want to make sure 1.6:1 book covers also look okay inside a square aspect ratio. There are a few places audiobookshelf can get 1.6:1 book covers but only audible for square covers, so that is a limitation to consider.

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 29, 2021): I'm open to this. The reason I chose regular book cover aspect ratio is because the only place to get consistent square audiobook covers was from audible and audible wasn't integrated until recently. I would want to make sure 1.6:1 book covers also look okay inside a square aspect ratio. There are a few places audiobookshelf can get 1.6:1 book covers but only audible for square covers, so that is a limitation to consider.
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@raviwarrier commented on GitHub (Nov 30, 2021):

Understood; but it does affect the aesthetics of the app greatly (in a not-so-nice way). Perhaps, give an option to the user to choose the dimensions (I'm just spit-balling here, but will let you choose the best option).

@raviwarrier commented on GitHub (Nov 30, 2021): Understood; but it does affect the aesthetics of the app greatly (in a not-so-nice way). Perhaps, give an option to the user to choose the dimensions (I'm just spit-balling here, but will let you choose the best option).
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@davidszp commented on GitHub (Dec 2, 2021):

Could make this an option maybe? I would also prefer 500x500 as I have these embedded in all my m4b's.

@davidszp commented on GitHub (Dec 2, 2021): Could make this an option maybe? I would also prefer 500x500 as I have these embedded in all my m4b's.
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Dec 3, 2021):

Just released v1.6.33 with a server setting to use square book covers. I think eventually this will be a setting for each library.

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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Dec 3, 2021): Just released `v1.6.33` with a server setting to use square book covers. I think eventually this will be a setting for each library. ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/67830747/144529044-9164ef67-4490-4fc0-8d5d-830b7ce687bd.png) ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/67830747/144529617-f6ed142c-71af-4bc3-ae08-11d305d09f2b.png)
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@raviwarrier commented on GitHub (Dec 3, 2021):

Awesome. Will check it out.

@raviwarrier commented on GitHub (Dec 3, 2021): Awesome. Will check it out.
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@raviwarrier commented on GitHub (Dec 3, 2021):

Oh, this looks much better. I haven't been able to listen to books for a while now because of work, but the next book I start, I'll start testing your android app. Cheers.

@raviwarrier commented on GitHub (Dec 3, 2021): Oh, this looks much better. I haven't been able to listen to books for a while now because of work, but the next book I start, I'll start testing your android app. Cheers.
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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf#108