What is the aspect ratio for a Spotify Canvas?

9:16 — vertical, the same ratio as TikTok or Instagram Reels. The tool's crop frame is locked to 9:16 so you can't accidentally export the wrong ratio.

Why does my Canvas upload keep failing on Spotify?

The three most common reasons: wrong aspect ratio (must be 9:16), wrong duration (must be 3–8 seconds), or wrong file format (must be MP4 H.264). This tool enforces all three automatically — exports always match Spotify's spec.

What is the Spotify Header / Banner image size?

Spotify Header is 2660×1140 pixels minimum (≈2.33:1), JPEG or PNG. The artist name and avatar are overlaid on the lower-left, so keep that area visually clean.

Can I download someone else's Spotify Canvas with this tool?

No. spotifyedits.com is a Canvas maker, not a downloader. Spotify's Canvas content is the artist's own copyrighted material; downloading other artists' Canvases without permission is a copyright issue. You can re-download your own Canvas anytime from Spotify for Artists.

Do I need DistroKid, Tunecore or Amuse to add a Canvas?

No. Canvas is uploaded through Spotify for Artists (artists.spotify.com), not through your distributor. As long as the track is live on Spotify and you have access to the Spotify for Artists team, you can add a Canvas yourself with this tool's MP4.

What's the difference between Continuous, Hard Cut, and Rebound loops?

Spotify lists three loop styles. Continuous Loop is seamless — the end blends into the start. Hard Cut just restarts at the first frame, so there's a visible jump. Rebound is ping-pong: the video plays forward, then reverses. This tool produces the premium Continuous Loop using a real crossfade with cosine easing.

Which browsers does the tool work in?

Any modern Chromium-based browser (Chrome 94+, Edge 94+, Brave, Opera, Arc), and Safari 16.4+. Firefox does not yet support WebCodecs MP4 encoding, so MP4 export won't work there — JPEG export still does.

Free · No signup · No watermark

Free Spotify Canvas Maker

Make a seamless 9:16 looping Canvas MP4 in your browser — exact 1080×1920 specs, 3–8 seconds, with real crossfade. Plus Header, Avatar and Cover Art tools, all in one. Files never leave your device.

9:16 ratio 1080 × 1920 JPEG or MP4 3-8 seconds

A 3–8 second vertical loop that replaces cover art in the Now Playing view on the Spotify mobile app.

Photo or video — any size, we crop & encode

JPG · PNG · WEBP · MP4 · MOV · WEBM

IMAGE → CANVAS

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Effect

Seamless loop Crossfade end → start

Slow-mo Play 0.5× with motion blur

Size

Spotify Canvas — verified specs

Canvas: 9:16 vertical MP4 (H.264), 3–8 seconds, min 720×1280, rec 1080×1920, sRGB.
Header: 2660×1140 min (3990×1710 retina), JPEG or PNG, sRGB.
Avatar: 750×750 min (1500×1500 retina), JPEG or PNG, square. Spotify crops to a circle.
Cover Art: 3000×3000 ideal (1600×1600 min), 1:1 square JPEG, sRGB, <10 MB.
File format: Canvas: MP4 only. Spotify rejects MOV / WEBM / GIF.
Audio: Canvas is muted on Spotify. Audio in your file is ignored.

Spotify Canvas — full guide

What is a Spotify Canvas?

A Spotify Canvas is a 3–8 second vertical looping video that replaces a track's cover art in the Now Playing view on the Spotify mobile app. Spotify launched Canvas in 2019 and made it free for every artist. Tracks with a Canvas see a measurable lift in shares, saves, playlist adds and time spent. Canvas only plays on iOS and Android — not on desktop, web player, or smart speakers.

Canvas is uploaded through Spotify for Artists, not through your distributor. You don't need DistroKid, Tunecore, Amuse or CD Baby to add it — only access to the Spotify for Artists team for the track.

How to make a Spotify Canvas

Pick the Canvas format tab at the top.
Drop a photo (JPG/PNG/WEBP) or video (MP4/MOV/WEBM). For a still photo, pick an effect — Slow zoom, Pan, Breathe, or Static.
Adjust crop. For video, set Start/End — clip must be 3–8 seconds.
Tick Seamless loop and pick crossfade length (0.3s / 0.5s / 0.8s).
Click Export MP4. Encodes locally via WebCodecs H.264. Upload to Spotify for Artists → track → Canvas.

How to upload to Spotify

Sign in at artists.spotify.com.
Open Music → Releases, pick the track.
Click the Canvas tab.
Upload the 9:16 MP4. Save and publish.

Loop styles

Spotify's guidelines describe three: Continuous Loop — end blends into start (what this tool produces). Hard Cut — visible restart jitter. Rebound — ping-pong forward/reverse. Continuous looks the most professional.

Header / Avatar / Cover Art

Header sits at the top of your artist page. Min 2660×1140. Artist name + avatar overlay the lower-left — keep that area visually clean.

Avatar is the round profile picture. Min 750×750, rec 1500×1500. Center your subject.

Cover Art is enforced at the distributor level: 3000×3000 ideal, sRGB JPEG, <10 MB.

Why spotifyedits.com is different

Truly free, no signup. No email, no DistroKid account.
Files never leave your device. Encoding runs in the browser via WebCodecs H.264.
All four formats in one tool. Canvas, Header, Avatar, Cover Art — exact specs.
Real seamless-loop crossfade, not a preview trick — math is in the encoded MP4.
No watermark, ever.

Note on "Canvas downloaders"

spotifyedits.com is a Canvas maker, not a downloader. Other artists' Canvases are copyrighted. You can re-download your own Canvas from Spotify for Artists at any time.

FAQ — 16 common questions

What are the exact Spotify Canvas dimensions?

Vertical 9:16 MP4. Min 720×1280, rec 1080×1920. Duration 3–8 seconds.

How long does a Spotify Canvas have to be?

3 to 8 seconds. Outside that range is rejected at upload.

What is the aspect ratio for Spotify Canvas?

9:16 — same vertical ratio as TikTok / Reels. The crop frame is locked to 9:16.

Is spotifyedits.com really free, with no watermark?

Yes. No signup, no email, no watermark. Runs entirely in your browser via WebCodecs.

How do I make a seamless looping Canvas?

Tick "Seamless loop" before export and pick a crossfade length. The tool blends last frames into first frames using cosine easing.

What Spotify formats does this tool support?

Canvas (9:16 MP4), Header (2660×1140), Avatar (750×750 or 1500×1500), Cover Art (1600×1600 or 3000×3000).

Why does my Canvas upload keep failing?

Three common reasons: wrong aspect ratio (must be 9:16), wrong duration (3–8 sec), or wrong format (must be MP4). This tool enforces all three.

What is the Spotify profile picture / avatar size?

Min 750×750, rec 1500×1500 for retina. JPEG or PNG, sRGB, square.

What is the Spotify Header size?

2660×1140 min (≈2.33:1), JPEG or PNG. Artist name + avatar overlay the lower-left.

What size should Spotify Cover Art be?

1:1 square, 3000×3000 ideal. JPEG, sRGB, under 10 MB.

Is my video uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Can I download someone else's Spotify Canvas?

No, this is a maker not a downloader. Other artists' Canvases are copyrighted. You can re-download your own from Spotify for Artists.

Do I need DistroKid, Tunecore or Amuse?

No. Canvas is uploaded through Spotify for Artists, not through your distributor.

What's Continuous vs Hard Cut vs Rebound?

Continuous — seamless blend (what we produce). Hard Cut — visible jump. Rebound — ping-pong forward/reverse.

Where does Spotify Canvas appear?

Now Playing view on Spotify mobile (iOS / Android). Not on desktop, web player, or smart speakers.

Which browsers work?

Chrome 94+, Edge 94+, Brave, Opera, Arc, Safari 16.4+. Firefox doesn't support WebCodecs MP4 yet.