Spotify Canvas ad specs

Spotify Canvas ads are vertical 9:16 video clips, measured at 720×1280 px, up to 0.2 MB per file, up to 8 seconds long, delivered as MP4 or MOV. They run in the Mobile Audio Ad Break placement on Spotify. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in Spotify's ad manager.

Visual specifications

Dimensions720 × 1280 px
Aspect ratios9:16
Orientationportrait
Max file size0.2 MB
File typesMP4, MOV

Video & audio

Max duration8 sec

Notes & source

Optional Ads Manager / Direct IO audio asset, not an independent buy. Replaces standard companion when selected. Duration range 3–8 seconds. The official audio page explicitly publishes 200KB maximum; retained as published, confirm this unusual cap with Spotify before delivery. Logo minimum 600×600 JPEG/PNG; one HTTPS destination; tagline maximum 40 characters.

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

Frequently asked questions

What size are Spotify Canvas ads?
Spotify Canvas ads are 720×1280 pixels with an aspect ratio of 9:16.
What aspect ratio does Spotify Canvas use?
Spotify Canvas supports 9:16 aspect ratio.
What is the maximum file size for Spotify Canvas?
Files for Spotify Canvas can be up to 0.2 MB.
How long can a Spotify Canvas video be?
Spotify Canvas videos can run up to 8 seconds.
Which file formats does Spotify Canvas accept?
Spotify Canvas accepts MP4 and MOV files.
What is the Spotify Canvas ad format?
Spotify Canvas is a video ad format that runs in the Mobile Audio Ad Break placement on Spotify. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Spotify's official ad documentation.
Where does Spotify Canvas appear on Spotify?
Spotify Canvas ads appear in the Mobile Audio Ad Break placement on Spotify.
How does Spotify Canvas compare to other Spotify ad formats?
Spotify Canvas differs from other Spotify placements in its 720×1280px canvas, its 8-second duration limit, and a 0.2MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Spotify publisher page on All Ad Specs.