Spotify In-stream Video — Exchange Portrait ad specs

Spotify In-stream Video — Exchange Portrait ads are vertical 9:16 video clips, up to 500 MB per file, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MP4, WEBM, or MOV. They run in the Between Tracks 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, MOV

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. Source lists minimum bitrate 160 kbps without identifying the stream; not stored as verified video bitrate. Optional exact 600×600 JPEG/PNG companion, maximum 200KB; HTTPS clickthrough only in video, not companion. No JS, OMID or VPAID.

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

Frequently asked questions

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