Spotify Music Videos FAQs

How do I submit new 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. 

If your music video has already been delivered and you wish to add Spotify to it, see below for next steps. 

Can I submit back catalog videos to Spotify? 

Yes, delivery of videos to Spotify is not just reserved for new releases only! 

If you have distributed a video in the past with Symphonic and already paid the $95 fee for that video, you are welcome to have its delivery expedited for $15 per video to Spotify using the following submission form. 

Please note that this Rush Delivery Request form is only for Symphonic client music videos that are already distributed via Symphonic and the distribution fee has already been paid for. 

Click here to submit a previously delivered video to Spotify

Do I need to distribute the audio?

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.

What types of music videos are accepted by Spotify? 

Click here to see the full list of what is accepted on Spotify.

How long does it take for my video to appear on Spotify? 

Once your video has been delivered to Spotify, it will show in your Spotify for Artists account within 1–2 days. Full ingestion by Spotify typically takes 3–5 days. (Please see the section below regarding US availability)

How do I see my videos in Spotify for Artists?

Once your music videos are delivered, go to Video & Visuals ► Music Videos to view all your videos, ordered by release date. The Music videos tab is only visible to artists with videos on Spotify.

How do my fans see my music videos on Spotify? 

Listeners can watch your music videos while playing your song by hitting Switch to video on the Now Playing View. They can also switch to landscape for a full-screen video. Artists also have a Music Videos shelf on their Spotify homepage.

Are music videos available in all territories? 

The initial rollout is beta and currently available to Premium subscribers in key markets, including the United States and Canada, with plans to expand further and grow the available catalog over time. Currently, the feature is available for free listeners in Brazil and Colombia.  Please see this article for more information on availability.

Why isn't my video live in the US? 

Please see this article
 

Are my videos monetized on Spotify?

Yes, please see our Video Distribution Monetization (Royalties Payments) article for more information.

How are views counted on Spotify?

Audio plays and music video plays are counted separately, and each one only counts once it passes the 30-second mark. Click here for more information on stream counts on Spotify.

Can I run ads on my Spotify videos? 

You may run ads from sources like Meta or Google Adwords to target directly to the video on Spotify, but there are currently no in-app / in-video ads available on the Spotify platform.
 

What are the technical specifications for Spotify music videos?

Click here to view the technical specifications for delivering your video to Spotify.

Can videos be sent as a timed release? 

At this time, we’re unable to schedule timed video releases. All videos will go live at 12:00 AM across all time zones.

My video is on the wrong Spotify artist page.

Please follow the steps here on how to correct artist mapping.