Spotify Video Takeover ad specs

Spotify Video Takeover ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, 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. Encode with H.264 video with AAC audio at 30 fps for clean playback across devices.

Visual specifications

Dimensions1920 × 1080 px
Aspect ratios16:9
Orientationlandscape
Max file size500 MB
File typesMP4, MOV

Video & audio

Max duration30 sec
Video codecH.264
Frame rate30 fps
Video bitrate8000 kbps
Audio codecAAC
Audio channelsstereo (2)
Sample rate48000 Hz
Loudness-14 LUFS

Notes & source

Official source: https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/ad-experiences/video-takeover/

Frequently asked questions

What size are Spotify Video Takeover ads?
Spotify Video Takeover ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does Spotify Video Takeover use?
Spotify Video Takeover supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
What is the maximum file size for Spotify Video Takeover?
Files for Spotify Video Takeover can be up to 500 MB.
How long can a Spotify Video Takeover video be?
Spotify Video Takeover videos can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does Spotify Video Takeover accept?
Spotify Video Takeover accepts MP4 and MOV files.
What codec should Spotify Video Takeover ads use?
Encode Spotify Video Takeover with H.264 and AAC at 30 fps.
Where does Spotify Video Takeover appear on Spotify?
Spotify Video Takeover ads appear in the Between Tracks placement on Spotify.
Where can I find the official Spotify Video Takeover documentation?
The official source for Spotify Video Takeover requirements is https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/ad-experiences/video-takeover/, linked from this page.