Can you replace audio files on Spotify?

You cannot directly replace an audio file on Spotify once a track is released. To update or edit a song, you must submit a new version through your music distributor. For the new audio to link to the existing Spotify track and preserve stream counts, the metadata, title, artist name, and duration, must match exactly. This process is called track-linking and is essential for producers and labels who need to fix a mix, master, or audio error after release. In that same production context, replace a file on distrokid helps frame the sound more precisely for producers, DJs and artists.

When you upload the corrected file via your distributor, ensure every detail matches the original release. If there are any differences in metadata or audio length, Spotify will treat it as a new track, and you will lose your previous play counts and playlist placements. Most distributors, including DistroKid, support track-linking if you follow these requirements. Always double-check your distributor’s guidelines before submitting changes.

For more on how to manage your releases and metadata for Spotify, see our guide for producers.