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Vlog clip on Spotify Canvas
Cut a single self-contained moment from a vlog for short-form discovery.
What to produce
- Vlog highlight - 9:16, 60s
Recommended inputs
- Long vlog footage
Platform-specific guidance
- Hook
- Open on the signature 3 seconds of the track; loop seamlessly.
- Aspect
- n/a
- Duration
- 60s
- 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
Pitfalls to avoid
- Including the vlog intro
- Music louder than the moment
Tools and presets
Frequently asked
How do I make a vlog clip for Spotify Canvas?
Scan for the moment; Reframe 16:9 to 9:16; Burn captions.
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
YouTube Help - Creator playbooks (verified 2026-09-18)