Mastering Guidelines for Streaming Platforms

Compare practical loudness, peak and delivery guidelines for major streaming platforms before mastering and publishing music. Explore a related NoirSonance tool.

Mastering Guidelines for Platforms
Mastering Guidelines for Platforms
Ensure your audio meets platform standards. Follow these mastering guidelines for consistent quality across streaming platforms.
Spotify
  • Recommended Loudness: -14 LUFS
  • Peak Level: -1 dBTP
  • File Format: 24-bit WAV or FLAC
Apple Music
  • Recommended Loudness: -16 LUFS
  • Peak Level: -1 dBTP
  • File Format: 24-bit WAV or ALAC
YouTube
  • Recommended Loudness: -13 to -15 LUFS
  • Peak Level: -1 dBTP
  • File Format: 16-bit or 24-bit WAV
Tidal
  • Recommended Loudness: -14 LUFS
  • Peak Level: -1 dBTP
  • File Format: 24-bit WAV or FLAC

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