Spotify specifications

Find current Spotify specifications for profiles, cover artwork, video and audio ads. Compare dimensions, file formats, placement requirements and source guidance.

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Profile Image (Avatar)

Official
Dimensions750×750
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeJPEG, PNG, GIF
File sizeUp to 20MB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesSpotify requires artist avatars to be at least 750×750px and no larger than 20MB.

Header Image (Banner)

Official
Dimensions2660×1140
Aspect ratio2.33:1
FormatImage
File typeJPEG, PNG, GIF
File sizeUp to 20MB
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesSpotify requires artist header images to be at least 2660×1140px and no larger than 20MB.

Album Cover

Recommended
Dimensions3000×3000
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeTIFF, PNG, JPG
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
NotesRecommended 3000×3000px production canvas. Spotify accepts square album artwork from 640×640 through 10000×10000px in sRGB.

Podcast Cover

Official
Dimensions3000×3000
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG, GIF
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesSpotify for Creators accepts square show and episode artwork up to 3000×3000px when importing a podcast.

Playlist Cover

Recommended
Dimensions600×600
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
NotesRecommended square playlist canvas. Spotify explains how to upload playlist cover art but does not publish a fixed pixel or file-size requirement.

Audio Ad + Companion

Official
PlacementMusic and Podcasts
Dimensions600×600
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatAudio + Image
File typeAudio: MP3, WAV, OGG; image: JPEG, PNG
File sizeAudio up to 50MB; companion up to 200KB
DurationUp to 30 seconds; select direct music ads up to 60 seconds
Settings44.1kHz; 192–320kbps; -16 LUFS ±1.5; stereo
Text Primary: Advertiser name up to 25 characters Headline: Tagline up to 40 characters
Requirements
  • Companion image minimum 600×600
  • HTTPS clickthrough URL
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Audio Ad Canvas

Official
PlacementAudio Ad — In-focus
Dimensions720×1280
Aspect ratio9:16
FormatImage + Video
File typeJPG, PNG, MP4, MOV
File sizePublished Ads Manager requirement: up to 200KB
DurationStatic image or 3–8-second looping visual
Requirements
  • Loops without sound
  • Square companion image is still required
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

In-stream Video Ad

Official
PlacementMusic and Podcasts
Dimensions1280×720
Aspect ratio16:9
Supported ratios16:9 – 9:16
FormatVideo
File typeMOV, MP4
File sizeUp to 500MB
Minimum1280×720 landscape or 720×1280 portrait
DurationUp to 30 seconds
Settings198kbps ideal audio; 320kbps maximum; RMS -14dBFS; peak -0.2dBFS
Requirements
  • Desktop accepts 16:9 only
  • Sound is required
  • No black bars or interlacing
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

In-feed Video Ad

Official
PlacementSpotify Feed
Dimensions960×960
Aspect ratio1:1
Supported ratios9:16 – 16:9 – 1:1
FormatVideo
File typeMOV, MP4
File sizeUp to 500MB
Minimum720×1280 portrait, 1280×720 landscape or 960×960 square
DurationUp to 30 seconds
SettingsRMS -14dBFS; peak -0.2dBFS
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

In-feed Display Ad

Official
PlacementSpotify Feed
Dimensions600×600
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesSpotify’s public overview identifies the placement but routes detailed delivery specifications through Ads Manager, Direct IO or Ad Exchange.

Sponsored Playlist Companion

Official
PlacementSponsored Playlist
Dimensions600×600
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatAudio + Image
File typeMP3, OGG, WAV; JPEG, PNG
File sizeAudio up to 50MB; image up to 200KB
DurationAudio up to 30 seconds
Requirements
  • Companion and advertiser logo minimum 600×600
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Sponsored Playlist Video

Official
PlacementSponsored Playlist
Dimensions720×1280
Aspect ratio9:16
Supported ratios9:16 – 16:9
FormatVideo
File typeMOV, MP4
File sizeUp to 500MB
DurationPlaylist video up to 30 seconds; in-stream video 15–30 seconds
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Homepage Takeover Display

Official
PlacementSpotify Homepage
Dimensions1200×628
Aspect ratio1.91:1
FormatImage
File typeJPG
File sizeUp to 75MB
Minimum800×418; maximum 1200×628
Text Primary: Advertiser name: 2–25 characters Headline: Tagline: 2–40 characters
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.

Homepage Takeover Video

Official
PlacementSpotify Homepage
Dimensions1280×720
Aspect ratio16:9
FormatVideo
File typeMOV, MP4
File sizeUp to 500MB
Minimum1280×720
DurationUp to 30 seconds
Status Official specification
Reviewed
NotesUse the highest-quality asset that meets the published requirements.