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How to Submit a Music Video to Apple Music

If you would like your music video distributed to Apple Music, your final file must meet Apple's delivery requirements. These specifications are stricter than the general video requirements used for other platforms.

We recommend sharing these specifications with your video editor before the final export — especially if Apple Music is part of your release plan. A video that meets general EngineEars requirements but not Apple's specs can still be delivered to other platforms, but cannot be submitted to Apple Music in its current format.

Apple Music minimum required specs

File Format

MOV (.mov)

Compression

ProRes 422 HQ

Frame Rate

  • 23.976 fps
  • 29.97 fps

Resolution

  • 1920 x 1080 (1080p) — minimum
  • 3840 x 2160 (4K) — preferred

Audio

  • Stereo
  • 384 kbps bitrate
  • 48 kHz sampling rate

Black Frame Requirement

Your video must begin and end with a single black frame. This is required for all Apple Music video deliveries.

Accepted content types

Apple Music only accepts the following video types. Submissions of other content types will be rejected.

  • Official Music Video
  • Official Lyric Video
  • Official Live Video

What happens after delivery

Apple Music supports automated updates via distribution feeds after your video is live. This includes metadata changes (title, credits, release date), file replacements, and takedowns — no manual action required.

Ready to submit?

Once your final video meets these requirements, submit your request using the Apple Music intake form:

→ Submit for Apple Music

For general video specs, platform content types, and submission guidelines, see:

→ How to Distribute Your Music Video

Still have questions? Join a live Office Hours session or submit a Help Desk ticket.
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