DistroKid | Spotify Canvas Generator

How to make a Spotify Canvas

1. Sign up for DistroKid

To make a Spotify Canvas, sign-up for any DistroKid plan.

2. Search millions of images

Type in a mood, animal, color, favorite snack, or whatever else you can think of into the search bar and the Spotify Canvas Generator will return tons of results.

3. Select your video

Click on the video you want to make a canvas out of. You can crop the image, change the focal point, & adjust the length of the clip from there.

When you’re ready to download, the Spotify Canvas Generator will automatically fit your video for Spotify.

4. Download your canvas

Next, you’ll upload your video to Spotify on Spotify For Artists.

To get started, log in to your DistroKid account and get access here.

Create a Spotify Canvas

Frequently asked questions

Does DistroKid Support Spotify Canvas?

You can create a looping Canvas video for your Spotify releases using DistroKid’s free Spotify Canvas Generator. To actually get your Canvas onto Spotify, you’ll have to upload it through Spotify For Artists.

For more information on how to upload a Canvas on Spotify for Artists, check out Spotify's support center regarding Canvas submissions here.

Will Spotify Canvas help my song?

Well, according to Spotify: “adding a high-quality Canvas to a track has increased streams by up to 120% and saves by up to 114%, in addition to lifts in artist profile visits and shares.”

Spotify also reported that when listeners see a canvas, they’re 20% more likely to add your track to a playlist and 9% more likely to visit your profile for more of your music.

What are the dimensions of the Spotify Canvas video?

When you use DistroKid’s Spotify Canvas Generator, your video will automatically be formatted in the proper dimensions to upload it to Spotify.

FYI, your Canvas must be:
• 3-8 seconds long
• Vertical 9:16 ratio
• Between 720px – 1080px tall
• An MP4 or JPG file

Does DistroKid have Spotify Canvas templates?

Pretty much, yeah. The Spotify Canvas Generator works by using search terms you enter to scan a massive library of royalty-free clips and provide you with the most relevant matches.But—You’ll need to sign up for a DistroKid account first.