Canvas Checklist
Quick checks before uploading a looping Canvas visual.
Canvas Checklist
Canvas plays as a silent, looping background behind the track on mobile, which is why the seamless-loop check matters more here than in a normal video edit — a visible jump cut repeats every 3–8 seconds for as long as someone listens to the track, which is far more noticeable than a one-time cut in a video meant to be watched once. Text or lyrics overlaid on the Canvas goes against Spotify's own guidelines for the format, since Canvas is meant to be a mood-setting visual loop rather than a lyric video.
Aspect ratio and file size — Canvas only accepts 9:16 vertical, unlike some of the other video tools on this site that offer multiple aspect options, since it's built specifically for the mobile Now Playing screen. Checking the file size limit before upload matters too, since a rejected upload for being oversized is an easy, avoidable delay right before a release.