Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait ad specs

Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait ads are vertical 9:16 video clips, up to 500 MB per file, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MP4 or WEBM. They run in the In-feed placement on Spotify. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in Spotify's ad manager.

Visual specifications

Aspect ratios9:16
Orientationportrait
Max file size500 MB
File typesMP4, WEBM

Video & audio

Max duration30 sec

Notes & source

Dimensions are minimum HD delivery sizes. Maximum duration 30 seconds. No black bars, interlacing or leaders; NTSC/PAL-compatible frame rate (no fixed fps published). Exchange: all supported DSPs; Magnite deals support landscape only. Advertiser defaults to Advertisement; CTA defaults to Learn more; separate logo/tagline unsupported. Sound required. VAST 2.0–4.3, wrap only once; no JavaScript, VPAID, survey tags, iMA SDK or DMP pixels. Connected devices/CTV cannot be targeted, only excluded. Desktop requires WebM; MOV not supported. Initially displayed in a square container.

Official source: https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/ad-specs/in-feed-video-ad-specs/

Frequently asked questions

What aspect ratio does Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait use?
Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait supports 9:16 aspect ratio.
What is the maximum file size for Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait?
Files for Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait can be up to 500 MB.
How long can a Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait video be?
Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait videos can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait accept?
Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait accepts MP4 and WEBM files.
What is the Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait ad format?
Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait is a video ad format that runs in the In-feed placement on Spotify. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Spotify's official ad documentation.
Where does Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait appear on Spotify?
Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait ads appear in the In-feed placement on Spotify.
How does Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait compare to other Spotify ad formats?
Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait differs from other Spotify placements in its dimensions, its 30-second duration limit, and a 500MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Spotify publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait documentation?
The official source for Spotify In-feed Video — Exchange Portrait requirements is https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/ad-specs/in-feed-video-ad-specs/, linked from this page.