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How do I create a product video for Amazon?

Amazon listings with a video rank better in the internal search algorithm and cut returns by 10–15 % (Amazon Brand study 2024). This guide covers the technical specs, common reject reasons and how to automate the upload.

TL;DR
  • Brand Registry is required for direct video upload (otherwise only via A+ Content).
  • Spec: MP4 H.264, aspect 16:9 or 1:1, max. 1 GB, max. 5 minutes long.
  • Audio norm: –12 dB on average, –3 dB peak. Otherwise a reject.
  • No comparison with other brands in the video — Amazon’s AI flags it automatically.
  • Buust renders Amazon-spec-compliant out of the box and uploads via the SP-API.

Specification — what Amazon accepts

Amazon is strict about format: aspect 16:9 or 1:1, at least 1,280 × 720 px. Codec H.264, bitrate 5–15 Mbps. Audio AAC, stereo, –12 dB on average. Maximum length 5 minutes; in reality 30–45 seconds performs best.

Deviate from these specs and you get a reject after 24–48 h — and have to repeat the whole upload process.

Content rules — what is not allowed

No brand logos other than your own. No comparison tables with other sellers. No URLs, phone numbers or references to external shops.

Bestseller claims (“#1 Amazon Choice”) are off-limits too unless they currently apply — Amazon checks this in the reject loop and can temporarily suspend the entire listing.

Auto-upload via the SP-API

With Brand Registry you get access to the Selling Partner API. Buust uses it to publish each finished video straight into the A+ Content slot of your ASIN — without you having to click around in Brand Manager.

What to do without Brand Registry

You can still generate videos and upload them manually via A+ Content. Reach is lower (only the “From this collection” slot), but it’s better than no video at all.

FAQ

Common questions

How long does it take Amazon to approve a video?+

24–48 h as standard, up to 7 days during peak times. Buust templates are spec-compatible — reject rate < 2 %.

Do I need a US VAT account?+

No, the video upload happens per marketplace separately. The DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, UK and US markets are supported directly in Buust.

Can I use licensed music?+

Royalty-free only. Amazon checks for audio watermarks and suspends listings on licence violations. Buust uses only royalty-free pools (Mubert, Epidemic Sound Standard).

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