For musicians releasing on Spotify
Spotify Canvas maker from your track
Turn your song into a beat-synced vertical loop for Canvas: load audio, stack clips or textures, react layers to bass and drums, export a short 9:16 file, upload in Spotify for Artists. Not affiliated with Spotify.
Quick answer
How do I make a Spotify Canvas from my track? Use the SWR engine: open /engine/?canvas=1 (sets 9:16 and an 8-second record timer), load your song, add visuals, press record while the track plays, download the file, then upload it on your track in Spotify for Artists.
Steps: Canvas from your song
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Open the engine with the Canvas preset
Go to the engine with
?canvas=1. That selects Reel / TikTok / Canvas · 1080×1920 and an 8s auto-stop on the record controls (within Spotify’s commonly cited 3–8 second window). -
Load your track
Drop your audio file into the engine. Analysis runs locally so layers can follow beats, onsets, and frequency bands. See the 30-second tutorial if you are new to the transport controls.
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Add visuals that move with the music
Upload short clips, GIFs, or stills, or use the default library. Try a Neon, Film, or Smoke look from the Looks menu so the loop feels alive on a phone screen.
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Record an 8-second vertical clip
Start playback, press REC (or use Export video for a one-click capture at the selected duration). The engine re-fits the stage to 1080×1920 for the export. Prefer a section where the energy matches your single.
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Upload to Spotify for Artists
Download the MP4 (or WebM if your browser did not offer MP4). In Spotify for Artists, open your release, add Canvas, and upload the file. Confirm current specs in Spotify’s help center before going live.
Canvas specs (check Spotify for the latest)
Spotify publishes Canvas guidelines for artists. The table below matches what SWR exports today and what Spotify has described publicly; if anything conflicts, follow Spotify for Artists.
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 portrait (vertical) |
|---|---|
| SWR export size | 1080 × 1920 pixels (Record page and engine reel preset) |
| Length | Spotify: short loop, often cited as 3–8 seconds · SWR Canvas preset: 8s auto-stop |
| Audio in file | Engine export includes your song audio in the recording (Canvas playback is usually silent on Spotify; mute in editor if needed) |
| Format | MP4 (H.264) when supported; otherwise WebM |
Why use an audio-reactive loop?
More than a zooming cover
Many Canvas tools only animate artwork. SWR routes your mix through the same engine as music video projects: layers cut and pulse on beats, not on a generic preset.
Vertical-first export
The reel preset matches TikTok and Reels sizing as well. For a simpler capture UI without the full engine, try Record in 9:16 portrait (manual stop; trim to 8 seconds yourself).
FAQ
What are Spotify Canvas size and length requirements?
Canvas is a short looping vertical video on mobile. Spotify’s public artist guidance describes a portrait clip, commonly summarized as 9:16 and roughly 3 to 8 seconds long, with file type and size limits that can change. Always confirm in Spotify for Artists help before upload.
How is this different from a “Spotify Canvas generator”?
Most generators animate a static cover. Here you compose reactive layers in the browser, driven by your actual track, then record a slice of that performance. You control clips, look, and timing.
Will my loop be seamless?
Spotify loops the file end-to-end. SWR does not add a dedicated “perfect loop” pass. Pick a stable visual moment, or edit the file so the last frame matches the first.
Is the export free? Any watermark?
The engine is free to use in the browser. Recordings include a small SWR watermark. We do not claim “no watermark” on this page; plan for the mark in the corner.
Does Spotify endorse Sainted Word Records?
No. “Spotify” and “Canvas” refer to the feature on the streaming service. SWR is an independent tool; upload through your own Spotify for Artists account.
Can I use unreleased music?
Yes for local preview and export. Your files are not sent to SWR for rendering. Only upload to Spotify when you have rights to distribute the track.
Sainted Word Records is not affiliated with Spotify AB. Canvas is a feature of the Spotify platform; trademarks belong to their owners. Feature names on this page are for search clarity only.