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How loud should my song be for Spotify?
The answer
Spotify plays music at about −14 LUFS integrated by default, so aim for around −14 LUFS (or a little louder) with peaks below −1 dBFS. Check your song with the free LUFS meter below; louder songs are turned down, not rejected.
Do it here: the free LUFS Loudness Meter
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Step by step
- 1
Choose your mastered song
WAV is best, MP3 is fine.
- 2
Read the integrated LUFS and peak
The table shows how Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and Tidal will treat it.
- 3
Fix it if needed
Press Make it −14 LUFS to download a version at the Spotify level, or master it with AI Mastering.
Tips
- Keep peaks below −1 dBFS so the MP3 or AAC version made by the service doesn’t clip.
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Questions
What LUFS for YouTube and Apple Music?
YouTube is about −14 LUFS and Apple Music about −16 LUFS.
Is it free?
Yes. It is completely free, with a free account: no limit and no watermark. It runs in your browser, so your audio stays on your device.
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