Spotify for Creators provides a straightforward platform to publish your audio content, letting you share your songs and podcasts with a wide audience. If you’re looking to upload your audio files to Spotify, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Please remember, it’s crucial to respect copyright. Uploading audio that isn’t yours violates Spotify’s Terms of Service.
Step-by-Step Guide to Uploading Your Audio
Whether you’re on the web or using the mobile app, uploading your audio to Spotify is a simple process.
Uploading Your Episode
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On the web: Start by clicking New episode. Then, click Select a file to choose and upload your audio file from your computer.
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On the mobile app: Navigate to Podcast, then tap the + icon. Finally, tap Select a file to upload your audio directly from your mobile device.
Spotify for Creators platform logo for uploading audio content
Note: Currently, Spotify for Creators does not support recording or editing audio directly within the platform. For video content creation, you might want to explore integrations like Riverside, accessible via Spotify for Creators web. You can find more information here or watch a video tutorial here.
Publishing Your Episode
Before your first upload goes live, you’ll need to verify your account. This is usually done via a verification email sent when you initially created your account. If you can’t locate this email, this article can help.
Once your file is uploaded, you’ll land on the Details page. Here, you can add essential information:
- Title: Give your episode a compelling title.
- Description: Write an engaging description to attract listeners.
- Content checks: Complete the content checks section to ensure compliance.
- Additional details: Add season and episode numbers, and episode artwork to enhance discoverability.
Next, decide on your publishing schedule:
- Publish immediately: Choose Now under Publish date to make your episode live right away.
- Schedule for later: Select Schedule to set a future publish date and time.
Remember that publish times are displayed in your local time zone.
To adjust a scheduled publish:
- On web: Open the episode, click the three dots, and select Revert to draft.
- On the mobile app: Select the episode and tap , then Edit schedule.
Unless scheduled, your episode will be instantly available on Spotify. If you need to pause and continue later, simply click the X in the top-right corner to save your work as a draft.
Supported File Types for Uploading Songs
Spotify supports several audio file formats to ensure flexibility:
- MP3
- M4A
- WAV
Video files are also supported, and you can find more information about uploading videos here.
While there isn’t a strict file size limit, keep in mind that larger files will take longer to upload and process. A stable internet connection is recommended to prevent interruptions.
For MP3 files, it’s best to keep embedded artwork, ID3v2 tags, and other metadata as small as possible for optimal performance.
Troubleshooting Upload Issues
Encountering issues during upload? Here are a few things to check:
- Supported file type: Verify that your file is in one of the supported formats (MP3, M4A, or WAV).
- File playback: Ensure your audio file plays correctly on your device to rule out file corruption.
- Browser compatibility: If you’re on the web, your browser might not fully support your file type. You can check browser compatibility here.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to easily upload your songs and audio content to Spotify and start sharing your creations with the world.
