Prepare Your Master for DistroKid
Approve the sound before one release file is delivered to multiple listening services.
Technical requirements
What DistroKid requires
Choose the destination in the mastering console before you render.
Upload. Shape. Preview.
Upload
Drop your finished WAV, MP3, FLAC, M4A, AIFF, OGG, or AAC file up to 200 MB.
Shape
Choose the genre, destination, and loudness profile for the song.
Preview
Hear Original against Mastered. Membership is requested only when you download.
What we do for your DistroKid release
Finish the file before release setup
The same source can travel to services with different playback behavior. Use a balanced master with useful peak headroom rather than optimizing around one rigid number.
Choose DistroKid as the destination
The canonical mastering flow includes 8 release destinations, 8 genre choices, and 3 loudness profiles. The main uploader accepts audio files up to 200 MB.
Compare first, export when approved
Upload, configure, process, and switch between Original and Mastered before joining. An active €4.99/month membership unlocks WAV and MP3 download and export.
DistroKid in depth
Distribution and mastering are separate steps
DistroKid delivers releases to multiple music services. Treat the audio you submit as the finished release source and complete your tonal, dynamic, and peak decisions before delivery.
One source travels to different playback systems
Each destination can encode and normalize playback differently. A balanced master with useful dynamics and peak headroom travels more reliably than a file optimized around one unqualified loudness number.
Questions about mastering for DistroKid
Does DistroKid master my music for me?
DistroKid's core role is distribution. Product features can change, so review its current options, but treat your submitted audio as the finished release source.
What file should I prepare for DistroKid?
Check DistroKid's current audio specification at upload time and provide the cleanest lossless master that meets it.
How long does MixMasterAI processing take?
Processing time depends on track length, source format, device performance, and current service conditions. The interface shows progress while the master is created.
Can I try the master before joining?
Yes. Upload, settings, processing, and A/B comparison come first. An account with active €4.99/month membership is required only when you choose WAV or MP3 download or export.