Technical Specs
Spotify Canvas Requirements
Everything you need to know about Spotify's technical requirements. GYMO automatically handles all of these for you.
Technical Specifications
Aspect Ratio
9:16 (vertical)
GYMO: Automatically crops to 9:16
Must be exactly 9:16. Common mistake: using 16:9 (horizontal)
Duration
3-8 seconds
GYMO: Fixed at 6 seconds
Spotify rejects canvases shorter than 3s or longer than 8s
File Format
MP4 (H.264)
GYMO: MP4 H.264 format
Other formats may be rejected. H.264 codec required
File Size
Under 10MB
GYMO: Optimized under 10MB
Spotify for Artists has a 10MB upload limit
Frame Rate
24-30 FPS
GYMO: 30 FPS standard
Higher frame rates increase file size unnecessarily
Quick Reference
Format
MP4 (H.264)
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Duration
3-8 seconds
Max File Size
10MB
Frame Rate
24-30 FPS
Common Rejection Reasons
Wrong Aspect Ratio
Using 16:9 or square format instead of 9:16
How to Fix:
Crop or resize to exactly 9:16 before uploading
File Too Large
Video exceeds 10MB size limit
How to Fix:
Compress video or reduce bitrate
Duration Out of Range
Canvas is shorter than 3s or longer than 8s
How to Fix:
Trim to 3-8 second range, optimal is 6 seconds
Unsupported Format
Using MOV, AVI, or other non-MP4 formats
How to Fix:
Convert to MP4 with H.264 codec
Copyrighted Content
Using images you don't have rights to
How to Fix:
Only use your own artwork or licensed images
Best Practices
- Use high-quality source images
- Keep motion subtle - looping should be seamless
- Avoid rapid flashing or strobe effects
- Test your canvas on mobile before submitting
- Ensure the canvas complements your music
- Don't include song lyrics or promotional text