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Artwork File Specifications

Motion Artwork

File specifications for motion release artwork.

You must provide motion artwork in both of the following formats:

  • 3:4 album-page motion artwork

  • 1:1 album-page motion artwork

3:4 album-page motion artwork

  • File format: MOV or MP4

  • Video codec: Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 4444, or H.264

  • Resolution: 2048 x 2732 pixels (3:4), using square pixels (1:1 pixel aspect ratio)

  • Frame rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 fps

  • Color space: Rec. 709 or sRGB

  • Duration: 8 to 35 seconds

1:1 album-page motion artwork

  • File format: MOV or MP4

  • Video codec: Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 4444, or H.264

  • Resolution: 3840 x 3840 pixels (1:1), using square pixels

  • Frame rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 fps

  • Color space: Rec. 709 or sRGB

  • Duration: 8 to 35 seconds

For more information, see the Apple Music Album Motion Guide.