diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 95e7865792..f01f3eb4ea 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -26,7 +26,8 @@ The format is simplified version of [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.co
 - Fix certain Infinix devices being unable to use any "Open link in browser" actions, including tracker setup (@MajorTanya)
 - Fix source filter bottom sheet unable to be fully scrolled to the bottom
 - Prevent potential "Comparison method violates its general contract!" crash
-
+- Fix staggered grid cover being squashed for local source
+  
 ### Translation
 - Update translations from Weblate
 
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/eu/kanade/tachiyomi/util/manga/MangaCoverMetadata.kt b/app/src/main/java/eu/kanade/tachiyomi/util/manga/MangaCoverMetadata.kt
index 41ed89f945..d8be785576 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/eu/kanade/tachiyomi/util/manga/MangaCoverMetadata.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/eu/kanade/tachiyomi/util/manga/MangaCoverMetadata.kt
@@ -66,7 +66,12 @@ object MangaCoverMetadata {
             } else {
                 options.inSampleSize = 4
             }
-            val bitmap = BitmapFactory.decodeFile(file.filePath, options)
+            val bitmap = try {
+                val stream = file.openInputStream()
+                BitmapFactory.decodeStream(stream, null, options)
+            } catch (_: Throwable) {
+                null
+            }
             if (bitmap != null) {
                 Palette.from(bitmap).generate { palette ->
                     if (isInLibrary) {