A practical file checklist that prevents disabled licences and failed uploads.
A clean upload package prevents most publishing and fulfilment problems.
SoundSeam accepts WAV or MP3 files up to 200 MB for the initial beat upload. Export the full arrangement from the beginning of the timeline, leave a little headroom, and listen to the exported file before uploading it.
If you begin with MP3, keep a lossless WAV export ready. The MP3 can power playback and the MP3 tier, but a separate WAV is required for licence tiers that promise WAV delivery.
Use a clear square image in JPEG, PNG, or WebP format. Avoid tiny text near the edges because cards crop differently across phone and desktop layouts.
If SoundSeam says the image is unreadable, export a fresh copy from your image editor instead of only renaming the extension.
Put all stems in one ZIP archive. A useful package has:
SoundSeam uses the ZIP to enable Trackout, Unlimited, and Exclusive delivery. Uploading separate audio files instead will not enable those tiers.
Reopen your exports locally and verify that they are not silent, clipped, truncated, or corrupt. Confirm that you control the rights to the music and disclose any third-party samples in the editor.