How to add video to your episodes at Spotify

This article covers Spotify's own upload path, where you add a video file to an episode from inside Spotify for Creators. Video uploaded that way plays on Spotify only.

If you want video on your podcast everywhere it can play, upload the video to RSS.com instead. Adding video to your episodes covers that, and where your video episodes play lists the destinations. Video podcasting is part of the Max plan.

Spotify allows podcasters who host elsewhere, including RSS.com, to add video to their episodes from the Spotify side, without moving your hosting.

First, make sure you check out how to get access to Spotify for Creators.

Now, here’s how to do it:

1. Log into Spotify for Creators: Use your Spotify account credentials to log into Spotify for Creators.
2. Select Your Podcast: If you have multiple podcasts, locate the one you want to add a video to by finding it in the sidebar or selecting “All podcasts.”
3. Choose the Episode: Find the episode you want to change to a video episode.
4. Click the three dots (⋮) next to that episode.
5. Click on "Upload video" and choose the video file from your device.
6. Publish Your Video Episode: Once you’re satisfied with the preview, click "Publish" and your video episode will now be available to your fans on the Spotify apps and web player.

Why This Update Matters

Adding video to your podcast can provide a richer experience for your audience and help you stand out in a crowded podcasting landscape.

Previously, if your podcast wasn’t hosted on Spotify, you couldn’t add video to your episodes without creating a separate podcast on Spotify for Creators. Now you can add video to your existing podcast, even if it is hosted with a third-party service like RSS.com.

Important Notes

• You need to log into Spotify for Creators using a Spotify account to upload video content to your episodes.
• You can choose which episodes to add video to, so you can mix audio-only and video episodes as you prefer.
• Video episodes uploaded through Spotify for Creators are only available on the Spotify apps and web player.