Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange ad specs

Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange ads are audio files, up to 50 MB per file, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MPEG, MP3, WAV, or OGG. They run in the Music and Podcasts placement on Spotify. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in Spotify's ad manager.

Visual specifications

Orientationany
Max file size50 MB
File typesMPEG, MP3, WAV, OGG

Video & audio

Max duration30 sec
Audio channelsstereo (2)
Sample rate44100 Hz
Loudness-16 LUFS

Companion banner

File typesJPG, PNG
Max file size0.2 MB

Notes & source

Exchange normally supports up to 30 seconds; the page also mentions selected-market/DSP long-form up to 60 seconds, skippable after 30. Confirm eligibility rather than assuming universal 60-second support. Bitrate 192–320 kbps; -16 LUFS ±1.5. Optional JPEG/PNG companion: 600×600 or 300×250, maximum 200KB; source prints ratio “1:1, 1:2:1”, so use the explicit dimensions and confirm DSP rules. Name defaults to Advertisement, CTA to Learn more; no separate logo or tagline. VAST 2.0–4.3 with HTTPS; no JavaScript, OMID or VPAID. Connected devices/CTV can only be excluded, not targeted.

Official source: https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/ad-specs/audio-ad-specs/

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum file size for Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange?
Files for Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange can be up to 50 MB.
How long can a Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange audio file be?
Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange audio can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange accept?
Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange accepts MPEG, MP3, WAV, and OGG files.
How loud should Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange audio be?
Mix Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange audio to -16 LUFS integrated loudness.
What is the Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange ad format?
Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange is a audio ad format that runs in the Music and Podcasts placement on Spotify. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Spotify's official ad documentation.
Where does Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange appear on Spotify?
Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange ads appear in the Music and Podcasts placement on Spotify.
How does Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange compare to other Spotify ad formats?
Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange differs from other Spotify placements in its dimensions, its 30-second duration limit, and a 50MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Spotify publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange documentation?
The official source for Spotify Audio Ad — Exchange requirements is https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/ad-specs/audio-ad-specs/, linked from this page.