Frequently Asked Questions

ARTYFILE grants a Synchronization/Master Use License. A Synchronization/Master Use License allows music to be used in timed relation to moving picture. A moving picture can be defined as a slideshow, video or a film. Artyfile offers two types of premium music assets: Artyfile Basic and Artyfile Limited Edition.

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With the purchased song, the file is available for download as a high-resolution WAV file with 24bits and 44100Hz. The Download Preview song, can be downloaded by anyone as an MP3 file at 128 kbps as an example.

Artyfile Basic is a high-quality, standalone music track. Each Artyfile Basic includes full sync rights, making it perfect for use in films, videos, and content creation without any subscription obligations. Whether for background music, social media posts, or professional videos, this music is crafted by the world's leading artists, composers, and studios (such as Abbey Road Studios and the London Symphony Orchestra). With a range of genres, each track is available for direct download in WAV or MP3 format.

Artyfile Limited Edition includes all the benefits of Artyfile Basic and goes further by adding ownership shares in the music's master rights. Each master is divided into a maximum of 20 numbered shares (1% each) — a strictly limited edition. Your share is entered in Artyfile's ownership register under your email and documented by a personal ownership certificate (PDF). You pay in traditional currency (Euro, Dollar, Pound) by card, and Artyfile maintains the register. Owners receive a proportional share of the master's streaming and sync revenues, paid quarterly; royalties depend on real usage, are not guaranteed and may be zero.

When you purchase an Artyfile license, you receive unlimited usage rights for the acquired song – perpetual, worldwide, and with no additional fees. Here's what that means: Unlimited usage: You can use the same song across all your projects – whether for YouTube videos, Instagram Reels, advertising campaigns, or corporate films. Unlimited formats: For a single campaign, you may export the same content in different video formats (e.g. 9:16 for Reels and Stories, 4:5 for feed ads, 16:9 for YouTube). One license covers all format variations of the same content. Unlimited platforms: Publish your content on all major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Vimeo, or your own website – without restrictions. No time limits: Your license is perpetual. No annual renewals, no need to remove content after a certain period. Example: You purchase a song for your Facebook and Instagram advertising campaign. The same ad is exported in three formats (9:16, 4:5, 16:9) – this is fully covered by a single license. Want to use the same song later for an entirely new corporate video? That's already included. If you have any questions about proper license usage, please reach out via our contact form .

If you're hired to create a project — for example as an agency, freelancer or employee — your client is covered by your license and can use the finished project. You and your client can publish and distribute the project across media: websites, social networks, online, broadcast and other channels. The license does not include separate public-performance (performing) rights: for public playback in venues, hotels, shops or at events, separate agreements with the relevant collecting society (e.g. GEMA, PRS) may be required. Artyfile is made for video, so the music itself can't be used as a standalone audio file, and you can't sell, transfer, sublicense, share or assign the track on its own — only as part of your project.

Yes — you can use Artyfile music safely in your YouTube videos; it's fully cleared and never struck, blocked or taken down. Direct channel monetization is disabled for videos using our music, because the advertising revenue is collected by Artyfile via YouTube Content ID. (Your video may receive a Content ID claim — that is not a strike and does not affect your channel.) With Artyfile Basic you receive safe usage rights but no share of that ad revenue. If you want to earn from the music, choose Artyfile Limited Edition: you own a share of the master and then receive a pro-rata share of the worldwide Content ID pool, plus streaming and sync revenue, every time the track is used anywhere. Actual earnings depend on how often the track is used and aren't guaranteed.

At Artyfile it means that after a one-time purchase you can use the music in your projects with no extra or recurring fees — sync and master rights are managed directly by Artyfile, so there are no additional collection-society fees. A typical 'royalty-free' license is like renting a car: you pay to use it, but you never own it or profit from it. Artyfile Basic gives you exactly that worry-free use. Artyfile Limited Edition goes one step further into ownership: you buy a share of the master — like owning a share in the car-rental company — so you can still drive the car (use the music) and also earn a pro-rata share every time the track is streamed or licensed elsewhere — actual earnings depend on usage and aren't guaranteed. It's the shift from consumer to owner, available from Limited Edition.

Yes, you can also use the purchased music in podcasts.

Just an email address. You pay by card in Euros, Dollars or Pounds — there is nothing else to set up. Your share is entered in the Artyfile ownership register under your email immediately after purchase and documented by your personal certificate. A free Artyfile account lets you see your editions, certificates and statements anytime.

Your streaming and licensing earnings are paid out quarterly by bank transfer to the account registered in your Artyfile account, so you benefit easily and transparently from your shares. A minimum payout threshold of €50 applies; amounts below it carry over to the next payout period.

You can sell, gift or bequeath your ownership shares at any time. Contact Artyfile support ([email protected]) and we handle the register transfer to the new owner for you. There is no public secondary market, so resale value and speed are not guaranteed.

You can manage your existing Artyfile Stream subscription at any time under ACCOUNT . (e.g., change password and name...)

Artyfile pays a minimum of €0.03 per stream, which is ten times higher than the industry standard of approximately €0.003. Through our patronage system, payouts can reach up to €0.20 per stream depending on user consumption patterns. If you listen to fewer tracks, each artist receives a larger share of your €12.00 monthly artist pool allocation.

Artyfile utilizes a “Fair Use Cap” of 500 streams per month. This limitation is designed to prevent bot fraud and guarantee high payouts to artists. At 500 streams monthly, you can enjoy approximately 16 tracks per day. Users who need more can purchase top-up packages of 100 additional streams for €4.99.

The €19.90 monthly subscription ensures a sustainable ecosystem where artists are paid fairly. Of your subscription: €12.00 is allocated directly to the artist pool, €4.00 covers platform operations and high-fidelity server infrastructure, and the remainder covers VAT and payment processing. By bypassing the 30% commission charged by Apple and Google through our web-first model, we maximize what reaches artists.

Artyfile Stream delivers uncompressed WAV audio at 44.1kHz / 24-bit quality—the same format used in professional recording studios. This is significantly superior to the lossy AAC or Ogg Vorbis formats (320kbps) used by Spotify and Apple Music, preserving full dynamic range and sonic detail.

We require web subscriptions to bypass the 30% commission that Apple and Google charge on in-app purchases. This decision increases the artist margin by €4–5 per user. After subscribing on our website, you can download the app and log in with your credentials to start streaming immediately.

“Listen to Own” bridges our streaming app with Artyfile Limited Editions. You discover tracks while streaming, then purchase numbered ownership shares (1% of master rights each, max 20 per master). As a co-owner you earn from global streaming royalties and sync licensing fees whenever the track is used worldwide — earnings depend on real usage and are not guaranteed. You pay with traditional currencies (EUR, USD, GBP).

Artyfile Stream features recordings from world-renowned institutions including Abbey Road Studios and the London Symphony Orchestra. Our catalogue is hand-curated for exceptional production quality, featuring works by internationally acclaimed composers. We prioritize quality over quantity—a “gourmet” approach to music streaming.

Absolutely. While Artyfile Stream is a B2C product for private listening and discovery, it integrates seamlessly with our sync licensing platform. Filmmakers and content creators use the app to scout music during ideation phases, then license tracks for commercial use through the main Artyfile marketplace. It’s the perfect discovery tool for creative professionals.