Animated Album Covers
An animated album cover for Spotify gives existing artwork depth, movement and a smooth loop while keeping the release identity intact.
GHD STUDIO / SPOTIFY CANVAS PRODUCTION
SPOTIFY
CANVAS
PRODUCTION
Custom Spotify Canvas animation for artists and labels. We turn album artwork, footage or a new idea into a seamless 3–8 second vertical loop, delivered ready for your release.
CUSTOM SPOTIFY CANVAS / 9:16
GHD STUDIO / ANIMATED CANVAS SAMPLE
3–8 SECOND LOOPS.MADE FOR THE MUSIC.
3–8 SECshort loop
9:16vertical composition
MP4upload-ready animation
THE PRODUCT
Custom Spotify Canvas Videos
for Artists
A Spotify Canvas is the short vertical loop fans see in the Now Playing view. We design yours around the song, the artwork and the release.
Our Spotify Canvas video service is for independent artists, bands, managers and record labels who want a custom visual instead of a generic template. As a Spotify Canvas creator for hire, GHD Studio handles the concept, animation and delivery file; your team keeps control of the Spotify for Artists upload.
YOUR TRACKCUSTOM MOTIONUPLOAD-READY MP4
A REAL GHD STUDIO SAMPLE
Our Spotify Canvas
Animation Work
See how a custom Spotify Canvas can look inside a Now Playing-style mobile preview. This is an animated GHD Studio sample, shown as a looping video on this page.
NOW PLAYING / GHD STUDIO SAMPLEYour track, in motion
VISUAL PREVIEW
SAMPLE 01 / CUSTOM LOOP
One moving idea.
Made for a phone screen.
Motion fills the frame while the track information stays legible. We consider the crop, the loop point and how the artwork feels when a listener presses play.
- FORMAT
- Vertical 9:16
- DELIVERY
- Spotify-ready MP4
- CREATIVE
- Built for the artist and release
CHOOSE THE SOURCE MATERIAL
Spotify Canvas
Animation Styles
We create animated Spotify Canvas loops in four styles, choosing the source material and motion that suit the release.
Abstract Motion Loops
Color, texture and rhythm move with the track without needing a literal scene or storyline.
2D & 3D Animation
Original artwork, dimensional graphics or illustrated movement made for a more distinct release.
Video-Based Canvas
Shape suitable footage from a music video or shoot into a purposeful, self-contained loop.
MUSIC FIRST, SINCE 2012
Why Choose
GHD Studio?
GHD Studio has produced music visuals since 2012. Our work across lyric videos, animation and release campaigns includes projects for artists and labels such as Armada Music, Warner Records, Morgan Page and Kiesza.
If you need a Spotify Canvas designer or creator for hire, that experience becomes practical: we find a visual idea that fits the song, build it for the small vertical screen and deliver a loop your team can upload. You speak directly with the people making it.
EXPLORE GHD’S MUSIC VIDEO PORTFOLIOWHAT YOU CAN ORDER
Spotify Canvas Video
Production Packages
Choose an animated album cover or start from a new visual concept. These are starting prices for one track; we confirm scope before production.
FROM YOUR EXISTING ARTWORK
Artwork Animation
FROM $99
We turn supplied cover art into a custom, seamless Canvas loop that feels at home with your release.
- Motion plan based on your artwork
- One vertical 3–8 second loop
- Spotify-ready MP4 file
- One review round
A NEW VISUAL DIRECTION
Custom Canvas
FROM $290
We develop original graphics or a more involved animation concept around the song and artist identity.
- Custom concept and visual direction
- Original graphics or scene treatment
- One vertical 3–8 second loop
- Spotify-ready MP4 and review round
Multiple tracks, additional formats and more complex animation are quoted to your brief.
FROM BRIEF TO UPLOAD-READY FILE
Our Spotify Canvas
Production Process
Concept
Share the track, artwork, release date and references. We agree on a visual direction and the package that fits.
Animation
We build a short loop with the vertical player and repeat point in mind.
Review
You see the animation, send feedback and we refine the agreed details.
Delivery
We export the approved MP4 for your team to add through Spotify for Artists.
CURRENT SPOTIFY GUIDELINES
Spotify Canvas
Video Requirements
Spotify Canvas dimensions and file size matter when we plan the artwork. Spotify can update its specifications, so we check the official guidance before exporting the final file.
3–8 secLOOP DURATION
9:16VERTICAL RATIO
720–1080 pxFRAME HEIGHT
MP4 / JPGACCEPTED FILE TYPES
For animated Canvas work, we deliver an MP4. The preview on this page shows the animation; final files are exported to the agreed Spotify specifications. Read Spotify’s official Canvas guidelines. Need to know how to add Spotify Canvas after delivery? See Spotify’s upload steps.
ONE TRACK OR A CONNECTED CAMPAIGN
Spotify Canvas for
Singles, EPs and Albums
A single can have one memorable loop. For an EP or album, we can design a family of Canvas animations: one visual language across the release, with a distinct moment for each track.
Tell us how many songs are involved. We can quote the set together and plan how the artwork, colors and motion connect from track to track.
DISCUSS A RELEASE PACKAGEBEFORE YOU ORDER
Frequently Asked
Questions
What is a Spotify Canvas video?
It is a 3–8 second vertical loop shown in the Now Playing view of Spotify’s mobile app instead of static album artwork. GHD Studio creates custom animated Spotify Canvas files for artists and labels.
How much does a custom Spotify Canvas cost?
Our artwork-based package starts at $99 and a new custom concept starts at $290 for one track. We confirm the quote after reviewing your artwork, song and any extra deliverables.
Can you animate my existing album cover for Spotify?
Yes. We can turn supplied cover art into an animated album cover for Spotify, adding motion while keeping the visual identity of your release.
How long does Spotify Canvas production take?
Timing depends on the concept, available assets and review schedule. Share your release date in the brief; we confirm a delivery timeline before production starts.
What are the Spotify Canvas video requirements?
Spotify currently specifies 3–8 seconds, a vertical 9:16 ratio, a frame height of 720–1080 px, and an MP4 or JPG file. We supply MP4 for animated work. See Spotify’s official guidelines.
Can you create Spotify Canvas animations for an entire album?
Yes. We can plan a connected visual system for an EP or album and make a distinct loop for each track. Ask for a multi-track quote.
Can I use my Spotify Canvas on Instagram or TikTok?
Yes, if we also prepare suitable social versions. Tell us which platforms matter so we can plan the crops or edits and include them in the quote.
How do I upload a Canvas to Spotify?
To learn how to add Spotify Canvas, open Music in Spotify for Artists, select the track and choose Add Canvas. An eligible main artist or a team member with Admin or Editor access can upload it. See Spotify’s upload instructions.
Do you provide revisions?
Yes. Each package includes a review round to refine agreed details. If your project needs more rounds or a changed concept, we can scope that before work begins.
What is the difference between a Spotify Canvas and a music visualizer?
A Canvas is a short vertical loop inside Spotify’s mobile player. A music visualizer is usually a full-length video for a complete track, often published on YouTube. We can design both in a connected style.
READY TO MAKE YOUR CANVAS?
ORDER A CUSTOM
SPOTIFY CANVAS.
Tell us about your song, release date and any artwork or footage you already have. We’ll suggest the right Canvas package and reply with the next steps.
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