NOTE: The ability to upload PDF booklets is disabled by default. If you require access to this feature, please contact our support team with an example of your booklet you wish to use.
iTunes booklets are PDF versions of the paper booklets included with CD albums. These are an Album Only feature and are only available with full album purchases.
To add a booklet to your iTunes release, prepare a PDF that meets the specifications below. On the Release Details page, go to the Artwork tab, click Upload Booklet, select your PDF, and click Apply.
Please note that booklets cannot be added or updated after a release has been delivered to iTunes. You should be sure not set the release to Final until the booklet is uploaded and fully compliant, iTunes will reject booklets that don’t meet their strict requirements.
PDF Specifications
- PDF format (.pdf)
- Minimum 4 pages
- All fonts embedded
- Minimum 72 dpi
- Size: 11 in x 8.264 in (28 cm x 21 cm)
- RGB color
- Horizontal layout
- Full-bleed images (no white borders)
- Page numbers on all pages except page 1
- Must be designed specifically for iTunes (no resized liner notes with borders)
- File size: ideally under 8–10 MB
Content & File Guidelines
- Opens full screen with no surrounding negative space
- No printer’s marks
- No advertising or selling other products/services
- No external links, except artist and/or label websites
- No time-sensitive content (e.g. tour dates, promotions)