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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PennyRoyalty, and who is it for?
PennyRoyalty is a cloud-based royalty accounting platform designed for music publishers, labels, and artists. It helps manage music catalogs, writer splits, royalty imports, and payments — all in one place.
What kind of royalty statements can I upload?
Royalty data must be provided in our standard CSV format. You can optionally include “Income Type” and “Country” columns in the CSV, or select these values from dropdowns on the Royalties Upload page.
How are royalties calculated for writers?
Royalties are calculated using Net Earnings, Writer Share, and Deal Split. If needed, we apply currency exchange rates with high precision for accuracy.
Can I email statements to writers?
Yes. After processing royalties, you can generate and email branded PDF statements to each writer using your customized templates. To do this, simply provide their email address on the Writers page. Email addresses can also be added in bulk from that page.
Can I import existing writer balances?
Absolutely, and we recommend it for new users. You can upload a CSV of writer balances to initialize your system with accurate starting amounts for each writer.
What happens if a royalty doesn't match a catalog track?
Unmatched tracks will be shown on the preview screen before upload confirmation. You’ll have the opportunity to assign the correct ISRC or Track Title manually.
Can I pay the writers directly from this platform?
At this time, direct payments to writers are not supported within the platform. However, you can download a CSV file that can be uploaded to PayPal to help automate your payments.
Is my data secure?
Yes. We use secure authentication, SSL encryption, and strict access controls to protect your royalty, writer, and catalog data.
What kind of support do you provide?
You can reach us through the Contact page for help with CSV formatting, royalty processing, technical issues, or general questions. We're here to help.