Spotify Music Videos Overview

Spotify has rolled out a music video feature that brings music videos directly into the Spotify app, expanding the platform from audio-only streaming into a richer multimedia experience. This marks a major evolution in how fans engage with music and visuals on the service.

Spotify's music video feature allows eligible users to watch full-length music videos from artists while using the Spotify app. Instead of listening to a song with static artwork or a short Spotify Canvas, listeners can toggle into a video experience, similar to watching a music video on other platforms, but within Spotify itself.

The feature initially launched in beta for Premium subscribers in key markets, including the United States and Canada, with plans to expand the catalog and availability over time. Availability is also expanding to free (ad-supported) listeners in a growing number of markets. For the most current information on where music videos are available, please see this article.

How to watch Music Videos on Spotify:

1. Open the Spotify app on a supported device — including mobile (iOS and Android), desktop, and TV apps.
2. Play a track that has an available video. If a music video is offered, you'll see a "Switch to video" option in the player.
3. Tap "Switch to video" to begin watching the video — it will pick up right where the song left off.
4. To go back to audio-only mode (for background listening or saving data), simply tap "Switch to audio."
5. On mobile, rotating your device into landscape mode will show the video in full screen.

Benefits of this feature: 

For Listeners

• Seamless Video Experience — Fans can watch music videos without leaving the app.
• Better Engagement — Videos can increase interaction with songs and artists and enhance the listening experience.

For Artists

• New Discovery Channel — Artists can reach fans with both audio and visual content in one place.
• Additional Monetization — Videos count toward engagement and royalty systems under Spotify's licensing agreements, potentially creating new revenue streams.

For the Industry

Spotify's move places it in more direct competition with YouTube Music and traditional music video platforms. By integrating video, Spotify aims to keep users engaged for longer and provide a more comprehensive music experience than audio alone.

How do I submit my videos to Spotify?

You may submit music videos for delivery to Spotify through our video distribution service. To upload a music video, log in to the SymphonicMS and navigate to Catalog ► Upload Music Video.

From there, you may select the Spotify Only option for $25 per video OR the Value Plan for $95 per video delivered to all video platforms (Vevo, Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, XITE, Promo Only, & Vimeo). Click here for more information about our music video partners. 

To deliver a video to Spotify through Symphonic, the corresponding audio must also be distributed by Symphonic.

If your audio release is currently distributed by another provider, the video will not be eligible for Spotify delivery. To resolve this, you can transfer your audio to Symphonic using TransferTrack. Once the audio is successfully transferred, we will be able to deliver your video to Spotify.

Can I upload other types of videos to Spotify myself?

In addition to the Official Music Videos that Symphonic delivers, Spotify now allows eligible artists to upload full-length videos directly through Spotify for Artists. Supported video types include live performances, studio sessions, covers, and official music videos. These uploads are royalty-bearing and may be chart-eligible.

A few things to keep in mind:

• This feature is currently in beta and is available only to a limited group of artists. If you are eligible, you will see the upload option in your Spotify for Artists account under Video & Visuals.
• Direct uploads are managed entirely within Spotify for Artists — they are not submitted through Symphonic.
• For the full list of accepted video types and technical specifications, see Spotify's content policy for uploading videos in Spotify for Artists and Music Videos on Spotify.

Eligible artists can also pitch these self-uploaded videos to Spotify's editorial video playlists directly in Spotify for Artists. As with delivered videos, pitching is rolling out gradually and does not guarantee placement. For more information, see Spotify's guide on pitching music and videos to playlist editors.

Can I pitch the videos Symphonic delivers to Spotify's editors? 

Yes. Once your Official Music Video is live on Spotify, you can pitch it for editorial video playlist consideration through Spotify for Artists. Distributor-delivered music videos are eligible to be pitched. To do so, log in to Spotify for Artists and go to the Video & Visuals section. Please note that pitching does not guarantee playlist placement. For step-by-step instructions, see Spotify's guide on pitching music and videos to playlist editors.

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