Spotify In-stream Video — Exchange Square ads are square 1:1 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.
| Aspect ratios | 1:1 |
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| Orientation | square |
| Max file size | 500 MB |
| File types | MP4, WEBM, MOV |
| Max duration | 30 sec |
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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/