Spotify In-stream Video — Portrait ad specs

Spotify In-stream Video — Portrait ads are vertical 9:16 video clips, up to 500 MB per file, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MP4 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, 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). RMS normalized to -14 dBFS (not LUFS); peak -0.2 dBFS. Advertiser name: maximum 25 characters; tagline: maximum 40 characters. CTA must be selected from Spotify's published list: Apply Now, Book Now, Buy Now, Buy Tickets, Click Now, Download, Find Stores, Get Coupon, Get Info, Learn More, Listen Now, More Info, Order Now, Pre-Save, Save Now, Share, Shop Now, Sign Up, Visit Profile, Visit Site. Provide one HTTPS destination URL and a square JPEG/PNG logo, minimum 600×600. HTTPS click command and 1×1 pixels; DV (tagless) and IAS viewability, Direct IO supports IAS only. Sound required. Maximum 3 impression/measurement pixels. Companion and logo minimum 600×600 JPEG/PNG. In-stream CTA list excludes Buy Now. Source bitrate text: “198 kbps for ideal quality; maximum 320 kbps”; stream unspecified, not a verified video bitrate.

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