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[Bug]: Podcast image and categories are not pulled into iTunes Podcast Connect #1534

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opened 2026-04-24 23:49:11 +02:00 by adam · 6 comments
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:49:11 +02:00
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Originally created by @yigitkerem on GitHub (Nov 18, 2023).

Describe the issue

I wanted to add my podcast to iTunes Podcast Connect however the thumbnail did not seem to appear and no Category was selected.

Steps to reproduce the issue

  1. Setup Audiobookshelf
  2. Create a podcast library with iTunes feed type selected
  3. Add an audio file
  4. Add episode details
  5. Add podcast details including genre and tags
  6. Upload a cover that is 3000px x 3000px
  7. Open an RSS feed, dismiss the message by clicking anywhere outside the box after copying the URL.
  8. Submit the RSS feed to podcasts connect.
  9. Podcasts connect does not detect genre or the thumbnil.

Audiobookshelf version

v2.5.0

How are you running audiobookshelf?

Docker

Originally created by @yigitkerem on GitHub (Nov 18, 2023). ### Describe the issue I wanted to add my podcast to iTunes Podcast Connect however the thumbnail did not seem to appear and no Category was selected. ### Steps to reproduce the issue 1. Setup Audiobookshelf 2. Create a podcast library with iTunes feed type selected 3. Add an audio file 4. Add episode details 5. Add podcast details including genre and tags 6. Upload a cover that is 3000px x 3000px 7. Open an RSS feed, dismiss the message by clicking anywhere outside the box after copying the URL. 8. Submit the RSS feed to podcasts connect. 9. Podcasts connect does not detect genre or the thumbnil. ### Audiobookshelf version v2.5.0 ### How are you running audiobookshelf? Docker
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adam commented 2026-04-24 23:49:12 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023):

I tested this and can confirm the cover image doesn't show up in iTunes Podcast Connect. I don't know why that would be since the RSS feed is following specs and the image shows up in other podcast apps. It seems like an issue on their end or they are wanting something beyond the specifications.

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023): I tested this and can confirm the cover image doesn't show up in iTunes Podcast Connect. I don't know why that would be since the RSS feed is following specs and the image shows up in other podcast apps. It seems like an issue on their end or they are wanting something beyond the specifications.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:49:13 +02:00
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@yigitkerem commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023):

I tested this and can confirm the cover image doesn't show up in iTunes Podcast Connect. I don't know why that would be since the RSS feed is following specs and the image shows up in other podcast apps. It seems like an issue on their end or they are wanting something beyond the specifications.

I have tested other software and looks like with a similar RSS feed format, the image is pulled. I believe the issue is the format. iTunes probably expects specific dimensions and image format, likely requiring conversion from audiobookshelf.

I also feel like the categories should be added to the RSS feed. I'm not sure if there is a feature to put them in the RSS feed but iTunes requires them for publishing a podcast so would be really useful. Without it the RSS feed loses lots of its purpose.

@yigitkerem commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023): > I tested this and can confirm the cover image doesn't show up in iTunes Podcast Connect. I don't know why that would be since the RSS feed is following specs and the image shows up in other podcast apps. It seems like an issue on their end or they are wanting something beyond the specifications. I have tested other software and looks like with a similar RSS feed format, the image is pulled. I believe the issue is the format. iTunes probably expects specific dimensions and image format, likely requiring conversion from audiobookshelf. I also feel like the categories should be added to the RSS feed. I'm not sure if there is a feature to put them in the RSS feed but iTunes requires them for publishing a podcast so would be really useful. Without it the RSS feed loses lots of its purpose.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:49:14 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023):

You could test the cover by using a cover image of their specification in Abs. Abs is just serving the raw cover that you are providing.

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023): You could test the cover by using a cover image of their specification in Abs. Abs is just serving the raw cover that you are providing.
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:49:15 +02:00
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@yigitkerem commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023):

You could test the cover by using a cover image of their specification in Abs. Abs is just serving the raw cover that you are providing.

Did try a 3000x3000 PNG image, did not work. Created the cover with Illustrator. Could have been a case of PPI, resolution and dimension combination. Maybe a simple conversion is required before saving in the settings page handler?

@yigitkerem commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023): > You could test the cover by using a cover image of their specification in Abs. Abs is just serving the raw cover that you are providing. Did try a 3000x3000 PNG image, did not work. Created the cover with Illustrator. Could have been a case of PPI, resolution and dimension combination. Maybe a simple conversion is required before saving in the settings page handler?
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:49:16 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023):

Might be because the RSS feed doesn't have a file extension at the end. That was a case recently for audio files https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/pull/2272

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023): Might be because the RSS feed doesn't have a file extension at the end. That was a case recently for audio files https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf/pull/2272
adam commented 2026-04-24 23:49:16 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023):

I just realized that update hasn't been released yet, so the next server release may fix the cover part

@advplyr commented on GitHub (Nov 27, 2023): I just realized that update hasn't been released yet, so the next server release may fix the cover part
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