Customize Your Cover and Background to Make Your Journal Your Own

Thanks for waiting! The feature you’ve all been asking for, custom journal covers and backgrounds, is finally here!

Now you can upload your favorite cover and background to create a journal that’s all yours! Whether it’s your beloved pet, your favorite anime character, a photo of your idol, or a little illustration you drew yourself, anything you love can become the backdrop that keeps you company while you write.

Some users choose a photo with special meaning as their cover, while others pick an uplifting quote. One user even told us she uses her vision board, so every time she opens her journal, it’s a “visual reminder of her dreams.”


Screenshot of the custom cover and background feature in the Hearty Journal app, showing a user who set a vision board as her cover to keep reminding herself of what she wants to achieve and work toward


Let a Vision Board Cover Remind You Why You’re Working So Hard, No Matter How Busy You Get

When life gets too busy and stressful, it’s easy to forget why you’re working so hard. A vision board cover quietly gives you a hand, reminding you that “you’ve always known what you want.” And when your journal’s cover and background are images you love that mean something to you, it’s like an extra layer of gentle protection. Even when you’re writing about tough days, you’ll have more strength to get through them.


Screenshot of the custom cover and background feature in the Hearty Journal app, with a beautiful, romantic style that shows how a user created a personal space for their feelings


The Power of Small Details: Make Opening Your Journal Something to Look Forward To

Maybe your days are packed, or maybe you just want to sort through your feelings quietly at night. We believe that when your cover looks the way you love, your mood lifts the moment you open your journal ⌯>ᴗo⌯ಣ

These seemingly tiny changes are actually a powerful source of companionship. They can also become an extension of your feelings and dreams.


Screenshot of the custom cover and background feature in the Hearty Journal app, featuring an uplifting quote cover and an artsy background that remind you of your original intentions amid a busy life and gently keep you company every time you write


We’ve Been Here All Along, Just a Little Quieter

Since 2023, Hearty Journal hasn’t posted as many community updates, but we’ve never stopped working. Behind the screen, we’ve kept doing what we need to do:

  • Fixing bugs
  • Improving speed
  • Restructuring the architecture
  • Designing new stickers
  • Answering support requests
  • Gathering user feedback
  • Experimenting with and developing more features

We know that to make real, meaningful changes, we need to put more time into our most essential work. It may not be the flashiest, but it’s the value we hope to keep bringing to all of you. We believe true progress isn’t just about surface-level updates. It’s about carefully polishing every detail, so that every time you open your journal, you can feel its quality and warmth.

We’re so happy to be able to say “We’re back!” with this amazing new feature. How about you? Are you excited? Do you like it? 🌼

Give it a try~ Give your journal’s cover and background a style that’s uniquely yours! ✧⁺⸜(●˙▾˙●)⸝⁺✧





Journaling app card: Create your secret garden! Choose the journal cover and background you love






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