Back in October 2019, Spotify released Canvas.
Canvas is a new feature that allows artists to upload three to eight-second loop videos.
These videos, which are attached to their tracks, play automatically on listeners phones.
A limited number of musical artists had previously tested the program.
But since its number of users has increased, the Canvas has received some mixed reviews.
Some find the feature incredibly distracting.
Since Spotify was made for listening, not viewing, the feature seems impractical and pointless.
What was wrong with having static cover art?
Dont Unfollow the Artist, Turn Off the Video!
If used correctly, the Canvas feature generates album artwork for the streaming age.
It increases the artists visibility and artistic expression.
So just because users dont have the patience for what are ultimately GIFs doesnt mean the feature isnt successful.
Still, not every artist mainstream artists included will create attention-grabbing short-form videos, balancing compelling visuals with storytelling.
They can risk losing followers and listeners for one simple reason: their video is annoying.
Artists who dont like Canvas can suspend the feature or replace a video they feel is distracting.
If, for some reason, this doesnt work, enable Data Saver on your phone.
Doing this will prevent Canvas video playback.
Spotify allows you to manage your videos from both your desktop and smartphone.
In case you are new to the feature, this is how it works.
Go toView Canvas > Delete Canvas.
Tap edit to either delete or change your Canvas.
Developers have made it, so you arent forced to watch the looped videos.
