Image Specs
Podcast Cover Art
| Dimensions | 3000 × 3000 px recommended (min 1400 × 1400) |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Max File Size | 30 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Square format required; RGB colour space |
Episode Artwork
| Dimensions | 3000 × 3000 px |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Max File Size | 30 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Overrides podcast cover for individual episodes if set |
Artist Profile Photo
| Dimensions | 750 × 750 px minimum (3000 × 3000 px recommended) |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Max File Size | 20 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | Submitted via music distributor or Spotify for Artists; displayed as a circle — keep subject centered with ~10% padding |
Playlist Cover
| Dimensions | 3000 × 3000 px recommended |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Max File Size | 4 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | For user-created playlists; Spotify-generated playlists use auto artwork |
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Canvas & Video Specs
Spotify Canvas
| Aspect Ratio | 9:16 |
|---|---|
| Max File Size | 8 MB |
| File Formats | MP4, JPG |
| Resolution | 720 × 1280 px (minimum) – 1080 × 1920 px (maximum) |
| Max Duration | 3 – 8 seconds |
| Notes | Looping ambient video or still image shown behind the Now Playing screen; MP4 (H.264, no audio track) or JPG still image; WebM and MOV not accepted; H.264 recommended |
Podcast Video
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Max File Size | Under 10 GB recommended; 60 GB maximum |
| File Formats | MP4, MOV |
| Resolution | 1080p or higher recommended (up to 4K accepted; 480p minimum acceptable) |
| Notes | Video podcasts uploaded via Spotify for Creators; H.264 + AAC |
Text & Character Limits
Podcast Name
| Character Limit | 100 characters |
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Podcast Description
| Character Limit | 4,000 characters |
|---|---|
| Notes | Shown on the podcast page; first 250 characters are visible in the app without expanding |
Episode Title
| Character Limit | 200 characters |
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Episode Description / Show Notes
| Character Limit | 4,000 characters |
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Artist Bio
| Character Limit | 1,500 characters |
|---|---|
| Notes | Editable via Spotify for Artists |
Artist & Show Assets
Artist Profile Photo
| Dimensions | 750 × 750 px minimum (3000 × 3000 px recommended) |
|---|---|
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | Submitted via music distributor or Spotify for Artists |
Artist Header Image
| Dimensions | 2660 × 1140 px |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | ~2.33:1 |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Banner shown on desktop artist pages; safe zone 2200 × 600 px centered |
Spotify Ad Specs
Audio Ad
| File Formats | MP3, OGG |
|---|---|
| Max Duration | 30 seconds maximum |
| Notes | Managed via Spotify Ad Studio; 44.1 kHz, 192 kbps minimum |
Display / Overlay Ad
| Dimensions | 600 × 600 px minimum |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Max File Size | 200 KB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Companion image shown alongside audio ad; displayed during ad playback |
Video Ad (Sponsored Session)
| Max File Size | 500 MB |
|---|---|
| File Formats | MP4, MOV |
| Resolution | 1280 × 720 px (landscape) or 720 × 1280 px (portrait) |
| Max Duration | 15 – 30 seconds |
| Notes | Users opt in for 30 minutes of ad-free listening after watching |