Spotify audio ads loudness spec
What a file has to measure to pass this spec, and where each figure comes from.
| Check | Required | In LC-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated loudness | −16.0 ±1.5 LUFS | Fixed with a level change |
| True peak | −2.0 dBTP max | Limited, with audition |
| Format | 44.1 kHz | Flagged |
Worth knowing
The −2 dBTP limit comes from Spotify’s guide; the spec page itself gives no peak figure. For podcast ads the guide also asks for 0.5 seconds of silence at the top and tail, which is not checked here.
Data source(s)
- Spotify Advertising, audio ad specs
- Spotify guide to creating audio ads
Figures taken from the documents above and last read on 10 October 2026, as quotes extracted from the source: confirm against the full document before relying on it.
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