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Music clip on Spotify Canvas
Share a 15-30 second music moment - original song, cover, or short edit - for short-form discovery.
What to produce
- Spotify Canvas loop - 9:16, 8s
Recommended inputs
- Studio recording
- Performance clip
- Beat loop
Platform-specific guidance
- Hook
- Open on the signature 3 seconds of the track; loop seamlessly.
- Aspect
- n/a
- Duration
- 30s
- Captions
- Plain text
- Reframe 16:9 to 9:16
- No
- Safe-zone overlay
- Not required
- Caption guidance
- Spotify Canvas is loop + audio. No on-screen text.
Workflow
- Pick the moment: Hook, chorus peak, or signature phrase.
- Edit tight: Trim silences; align cuts to the beat.
- Apply platform preset: Spotify Canvas has its own 9:16 3-8s requirement. (Export preset)
Pitfalls to avoid
- Using a copyrighted track that triggers muting
- Wrong Canvas duration
Tools and presets
Frequently asked
How do I make a music clip for Spotify Canvas?
Pick the moment; Edit tight; Apply platform preset.
What aspect ratio should I use on Spotify Canvas?
Spotify Canvas does not accept video; deliver audio-only.
Do I need burned-in captions on Spotify Canvas?
Plain text is enough; no burned-in captions needed.
Which export preset should I pick?
Spotify Canvas's SAFE_DEFAULT preset is documented at /tools/export/spotify-canvas/canvas.
Sources
Spotify for Artists - Canvas (verified 2026-09-18)