Spotify: Canvas

Canvas is a new format for artistic expression on Spotify. A Canvas is an 8-second visual loop you can add to any track's Now Playing view. More information here.

Specifications

A Canvas should be uploaded in a vertical format to completely fill a smartphone's screen. Any audio in your file will not transfer. Remember to only use the content you own or have permission to use.

• Canvas Ratio: 9:16
• Canvas Height: Min: 720px
• Canvas Length: Min: 3 secs, Max: 8 secs (even 1 millisecond over 8 seconds won’t work. You can trim larger files with the mobile app).
• File Format: MP4 with h264 encoding, without audio (.mov formats don’t work)

Steps

Important: Before you upload a Canvas, make sure you have all the legal rights to do so, as described in their terms.

Desktop

1. Log in to Spotify for Artists.
2. Go to Music.
3. Pick a song and click ADD CANVAS.
4. Click the big + then upload your file (see specs above).
5. Listeners will start to see it within 1 hour of uploading.

To remove a Canvas:

1. Go to the song in Spotify for Artists.
2. Click VIEW CANVAS.
3. Click REMOVE CANVAS.

Mobile

1. Open and log into the Spotify for Artists mobile app.
2. Go to profile  .
3. Pick a release.
4. Tap + next to a song.
5. Tap the big +.
6. Choose a file. You can trim it if needed.
7. Review it, and tap Next.
8. Tap Post Canvas.

That’s it! Listeners will start to see it within 1 hour.

To remove or replace a Canvas:

1. Go to the song in Spotify for Artists.
2. Tap next to a song.
3. Tap Edit.

Note: In case you do not find this feature on your Spotify for Artist's account, it means you haven't been selected by Spotify to test this feature yet.