Spotify Canvas Size
A Spotify Canvas is the short vertical video that loops behind a track in the Now Playing screen. Make it 1080×1920 px (9:16) as a 3–8 second MP4 — that fills a phone screen edge to edge and loops without a visible seam.
| Placement | Pixels | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Full-screen vertical, matches the Now Playing view |
1080×1920 | 9:16 | |
| Minimum Lowest resolution Spotify for Artists accepts |
720×1280 | 9:16 | |
| Length Loops automatically; keep motion subtle |
3–8 sec | — | |
| Format MP4 for video, JPEG for a still Canvas |
MP4 / JPEG | 9:16 |
Use 1080×1920 px, 9:16
Upload a vertical 1080×1920 file (9:16) in Spotify for Artists. This is the same frame as an Instagram Story or Reel, so a Story export works directly. A still image can be a JPEG at the same size.
Keep it 3–8 seconds
Canvas clips must be 3 to 8 seconds and loop seamlessly — match the first and last frame so there is no jump. Avoid text, logos, prices or anything that reads like an ad; Spotify can reject those.
Where it shows
The Canvas replaces the static album cover on the mobile Now Playing screen. Keep motion slow and central so it looks good behind the play controls.
FAQ
What size is a Spotify Canvas in 2026?
1080×1920 pixels, a 9:16 vertical frame, as a 3–8 second looping MP4 or a JPEG still.
How long can a Spotify Canvas be?
Between 3 and 8 seconds. It loops automatically, so match the first and last frame for a seamless loop.
Can a Spotify Canvas be a still image?
Yes. Upload a JPEG at 1080×1920 (9:16) instead of an MP4 if you want a static Canvas.