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ℹ Environment / Computer Info
- Spotify version:Spotify for Windows (64 bit)
1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22
- Spicetify version:
Spicetify v2.43.1
xpui-snapshot_2026-03-25_1774429617935_8cd7fb2
cef_144.0.11+ge135be2+chromium-144.0.7559.97
Runtime: Chrome
📝 Description
If you’ve noticed that your "Now Playing" cover art looks like a squashed rectangle instead of a crisp square after the recent update, you aren't alone. This is caused by a change in how the container handles aspect ratios in the latest UI version.
🔍 The Problem
In the latest versions, the internal CSS for .main-nowPlayingView-coverArtContainer is defaulting to:aspect-ratio: 16 / 5;This is far too wide for standard album art, which is designed to be a $1:1$ square.
Fortunately, there is a temporary CSS fix that restores the classic look in seconds.
🚀 Step-by-Step Instructions
Open the Marketplace: Click on the Marketplace tab in your Spotify sidebar.
Go to Snippets: Click on the Snippets tab (usually found at the top or within the Marketplace menu).
Add New CSS: Click the + Add CSS button.
Fill in the Snippet Details:
Custom CSS: Paste the following code:
CSS
.main-nowPlayingView-coverArtContainer {
aspect-ratio: 16/16;
}
Snippet Name: Give it a clear name like ALBUM-COVER-FIX-TEMP.
Description: (Optional) Something like "Forces the Now Playing cover art to stay square."
Save: Click Save CSS.
📸 Screenshots
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🔍 Have you checked Spicetify.app page for your issue?
🔍 Is there already an issue for your problem?
ℹ Environment / Computer Info
📝 Description
If you’ve noticed that your "Now Playing" cover art looks like a squashed rectangle instead of a crisp square after the recent update, you aren't alone. This is caused by a change in how the container handles aspect ratios in the latest UI version.
🔍 The Problem
In the latest versions, the internal CSS for .main-nowPlayingView-coverArtContainer is defaulting to:aspect-ratio: 16 / 5;This is far too wide for standard album art, which is designed to be a$1:1$ square.
Fortunately, there is a temporary CSS fix that restores the classic look in seconds.
🚀 Step-by-Step Instructions
Open the Marketplace: Click on the Marketplace tab in your Spotify sidebar.
Go to Snippets: Click on the Snippets tab (usually found at the top or within the Marketplace menu).
Add New CSS: Click the + Add CSS button.
Fill in the Snippet Details:
Custom CSS: Paste the following code:
CSS
Snippet Name: Give it a clear name like ALBUM-COVER-FIX-TEMP.
Description: (Optional) Something like "Forces the Now Playing cover art to stay square."
Save: Click Save CSS.
📸 Screenshots
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