ABOUT TIDAL UPLOAD
What is Upload?
Upload lets you upload, organize, share, and play your own original audio on Tidal. With Upload, you can:
- Upload tracks you own the rights to
- Organize tracks into albums
- Control who can access your content
- Add album artwork
- Edit track and album details
- View listener and play statistics for shared music
Who can use Upload?
Upload is currently available to users ages 18 and up in the United States, United Kingdom, European Economic Area, Switzerland, and Canada. You can confirm your age in your account settings.
UPLOADING MUSIC
How do I upload a track?
- Select the Upload icon (⬆)
- Select the Add icon (+)
- Choose one or more audio files
- Choose how to organize the upload:
- Add to an existing album
- Upload as a single. You can turn it into an album later.
- Edit track details if desired.
- Select Done
Where can I find my uploaded tracks?
All uploaded music is organized within albums. Open an album from the Upload page to view its tracks.
How do I edit track or album details?
Tap or click the album containing the track you want to edit. From there, you can update information such as:
- Title
- Lyrics
- BPM
- Key
- Scale
- Explicit content designation
- Access settings
How do I change access settings?
To change access settings, open the album and edit access. For tracks, select the album containing the track, then update the track's access setting:
Free
- Discoverable on Tidal
- Free for anyone to listen
Paid
- Discoverable on Tidal
- Requires purchase before listening. Learn more about Direct-to-Fan Sales here.
Unlisted
- Not discoverable
- Only people with a direct link can listen
Are any track details automatically populated?
Yes. After processing, Upload automatically detects:
- Key
- Scale
- BPM
- Explicit lyrics
You can edit any automatically generated information.
Are there any limits on file size or number of uploads?
- Maximum file size: 5 GB per track
- Maximum uploads: 200 tracks per account
- Each album supports up to 50 tracks
How do I create or upload a cover image?
From the album or track details page, you can:
- Upload a photo from your device
- Select a file from your device
- Take a new photo using your camera
What is a spectrogram cover image?
On web, you can generate custom artwork from your audio file using the spectrogram feature. The option may take several minutes to appear after album creation.
Can I move tracks between albums?
Yes. Open the track menu and select Move to another album.
SHARING UPLOADS
How do I share uploaded tracks with others?
Tap the three dots next to your track and select Copy Link or Share Link to send it through other apps. Anyone with the link can listen. If you share a track with someone on Tidal, they can save it and later access it under Tracks in their Collection.
Do people I share my track with need a Tidal subscription to listen?
No. Anyone with the link can listen, whether they have a Tidal subscription or not. A subscription is required to save the track to a Tidal collection.
Can I view my stream or listener counts for shared uploads?
Yes. In Upload:
- The Play icon shows lifetime streams.
- The Headphone icon shows unique listeners from the past 30 days.
Stream totals only increase over time, while listener counts can go up or down based on recent activity.
VISIBILITY & ACCESS
Are my uploads public by default?
No. Uploads are not publicly discoverable by default. New uploads are set to Unlisted unless you choose a different access setting.
How does album visibility work?
Album visibility is determined by the tracks it contains:
- If at least one track is set to Free or Paid, the album is discoverable.
- If all tracks are Unlisted, the album is Unlisted.
You can also update access settings at the album level, which applies the same setting to all tracks in the album.
Can I share individual tracks without making the entire album discoverable?
Yes. Set the album or track to Unlisted and share a direct link. Anyone with the link can listen, but the content will not be discoverable on Tidal.
How do I delete an Upload?
Click or tap the album, then select Delete Track or Delete Album.
UPLOAD COPYRIGHT AND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
What am I allowed to upload?
You may upload material for which you own and control all necessary rights.
What am I not allowed to upload?
You may not upload copyrighted material that you do not own or control the rights to.
My uploaded content has a copyright flag on it. How can I appeal it?
If your track was detected to contain third-party copyrighted material, you won't be able to publish or share it. If you believe it was incorrectly flagged, contact Tidal Support and select I want to file an appeal of a Tidal Upload copyright flag from the violation type dropdown.
Uploading any of the following may result in a copyright issue:
- Covers of works by other artists
- Content controlled or exclusively distributed by another party
- Samples from copyrighted material
- Remixes of copyrighted material
I received a DMCA notice. How do I file a counterclaim?
If you received an email that your content has been taken down due to a DMCA notice, you can file a counterclaim here. The person who originally uploaded or distributed the content will have 10 business days to respond before we reinstate your content.
Does the music that I upload earn royalties on Tidal?
No. Music uploaded through Upload does not earn royalties.
UPLOAD TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT
How do I report an inappropriate file shared with me?
We expect all shared content to be respectful. If it isn't, tap the More menu (…) and select Report in the Tidal app while logged in, or contact Tidal Support.
Who do I contact for help with Upload?
If you have questions, need help, or want to share feedback, contact Tidal Support.