Canvas is an exciting feature from Spotify that brings your release artwork to life.

When your listeners visit the Spotify ‘now playing’ page on their mobile device the usual release artwork is replaced by a full screen image or looping video.

Spotify reports Using Canvas as part of your release strategy can increase streams and saves on your music.

Specification

Ratio: 9:16

Height: At least 720px

Length: 3 secs – 8 secs

File Format: MP4 or JPG only

Note that on some taller devices the left and right edges of your Canvas will be cropped – keep these clear of key content.

In addition your Canvas must be legally compliant, appropriate for Spotify and not include promotional content.