Export Guide

Export for Spotify Canvas

The 8-second loop that makes listeners look twice.

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Spotify Canvas Specifications

Resolution

720 x 1280

Aspect Ratio

9:16

Max Duration

3-8 seconds (must loop seamlessly)

Format

MP4 (H.264)

Spotify Canvas is a looping 3-8 second visual that plays behind your track on Spotify. It's not a music video — it's a visual identity. Zeltor Labs exports seamless loops optimized for Canvas specifications, capturing the most representative visual moment of your track. The loop is beat-quantized to ensure seamless repetition.

Best Practices

  • 1.Choose a section with consistent energy — choruses or grooves work best
  • 2.Avoid effects with dramatic changes — loops need visual consistency
  • 3.Ambient and Minimal vibes create the smoothest loops
  • 4.The loop should represent the song's visual identity, not its most explosive moment
  • 5.Test the loop by watching it 10+ times — it should feel natural, not repetitive

Export Tips

Spotify Canvas requires very specific specs: 720x1280 (9:16), 3-8 seconds, H.264, under 16MB. Zeltor's Canvas export mode automatically quantizes the loop to beat boundaries for seamless repetition. Choose a consistent section — a groove or chorus — rather than a transition. The Minimal or Ambient vibe creates the smoothest loops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Spotify Canvas specifications?+
Canvas requires 720x1280 (9:16 vertical), 3-8 seconds duration, H.264 MP4 format, under 16MB file size. The video must loop seamlessly. Zeltor handles all of this automatically in Canvas export mode.
How do I make a seamless loop?+
Zeltor's Canvas export mode selects a beat-quantized section and applies a subtle cross-fade at the loop point. Choose a section with consistent energy (like a groove or chorus) rather than a section with dramatic changes.
Do I need Spotify for Artists to use Canvas?+
Yes — Canvas is only available through Spotify for Artists. You upload the visual through your Spotify for Artists dashboard after creating it in Zeltor. It's available to all artists on Spotify.
Which effects loop best?+
Flowing effects like Aurora Flow, Fluid Wave, and Nebula Flow create the smoothest loops. Avoid effects with explosive events (Star Burst, Graphic Strobe) as they create jarring loop points.

Other Platforms

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Auto-playing. Sound-off. The visual does the talking.

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