🎥 What is Spotify Canvas?
Canvas is a looping, 8-second vertical visual that appears in place of album artwork in the Now Playing view on Spotify mobile.
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📱 Format: 9:16 vertical video
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🕒 Length: 3–8 seconds
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📍 Location: Displayed in the Now Playing view on mobile devices
🛠️ How to Add a Canvas on Spotify for Artists
You can upload a Canvas to any track (including upcoming releases) if you meet one of the following criteria:
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✅ You are the first main artist listed on the track
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✅ You are a main artist on both the track and the overall release
📥 Submission Specs
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📐 Aspect Ratio: 9:16
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📏 Resolution: 1080x1920 pixels
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🎞️ Length: 3–8 seconds
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🔒 Access Level: Only Admins and Editors can upload
🔧 Upload Steps
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Go to Spotify for Artists and log in
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Click the Music tab
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Select the track you want to add a Canvas to
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Click Add Canvas (on desktop) or Create Canvas (in mobile app)
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Upload your video and confirm
⚠️ Important Guidelines
Before uploading, make sure your video follows Spotify’s official Canvas rules:
👉 Spotify Canvas Guidelines
Using Canvas effectively can increase engagement, streams, and shares—so take advantage of the feature to bring your music to life visually.