{"id":8956,"date":"2023-02-09T01:02:39","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T06:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=8956"},"modified":"2026-01-05T03:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:13:16","slug":"youtube-ad-specs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/social-media\/youtube-ad-specs","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Ad Specs In 2026: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">YouTube is a social media platform that has been around since 2005. Today, it&#8217;s still an essential part of any social media advertising mix. An important step for success in YouTube advertising is to craft an ad with the correct YouTube ad specs. A well-composed video could go viral and launch your brand\u2019s recognition into the stratosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In this blog, we&#8217;ll talk about skippable and non-skippable ads, bumper ads, TrueView ads, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-youtube-ad-specs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YouTube_Ad_Specs\"><\/span>YouTube Ad Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/image-you-1.png?auto=compress&amp;fit=scale&amp;fm=png&amp;h=401&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16903\" title=\"youtube ad intro maker simplified\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/youtube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simplified<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">To help you with your YouTube advertising, we\u2019ve outlined&nbsp;YouTube\u2019s ad specifications below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-1-skippable-video-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Skippable_video_ads\"><\/span>1. Skippable video ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">These are video ads that can be skipped after 5 seconds giving users the option to avoid watching the ad altogether. They can be placed before, after, or during the video content itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">What are specs for an ad?<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-7f4005\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Companion image specs: 300\u00d760 pixels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Must be uploaded to YouTube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">JPG, static GIF, or PNG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Follow\u00a0Google\u2019s image ad policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Max. 1KB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/ai-writing\/write-youtube-video-descriptions-using-copy-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Examples of Youtube Descriptions: Free tools + Tips inside!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-2-non-skippable-video-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Non-skippable_video_ads\"><\/span>2. Non-skippable video ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The non-skippable video ad must be watched from beginning to end before the main video can be viewed. They can be added before, after, or during the main video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The YouTube ad specs for non-skippable ads are:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-542b25\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Must be uploaded to YouTube<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-288763\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Companion image specs:300\u00d760 pixels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">JPG, static GIF, or PNG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Follow\u00a0Google\u2019s image ad policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Max. 1KB<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Length: Max. 15 or 20 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-3-bumper-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bumper_ads\"><\/span>3. Bumper ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Bumper ads are short videos that play after a skippable or non-skippable ad. They are non-skippable and appear before the video the user has chosen to view. Bumper ads can help extend the reach of a campaign, and they perform well on mobile devices. The maximum video length for a bumper ad is 6 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The YouTube bumper ads specs are:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-e3131e\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File format:\u00a0AVI, ASF, Quicktime, Windows Media, MP4 or MPEG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Resolution:\u00a0640 pixels by 360 pixels or 480 pixels by 360 pixels recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Frame rate:\u00a030 FPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Aspect ratio:\u00a0Native aspect ratio without letterboxing (examples: 4:3, 16:9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Maximum file size:\u00a01GB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Length: 6 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/branding\/your-guide-to-youtube-channel-branding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Channel Branding 101: Ultimate Guide To Get Started<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-4-overlay-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Overlay_ads\"><\/span>4. Overlay ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Overlay ads are images that appear overlaid on a video. They&#8217;re one of the least expensive ad options on YouTube. You can click through these ads to open the advertiser&#8217;s landing page in a new tab or window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The YouTube ad specs for overlay ads are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Overlay image:&nbsp;required<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c49bdf\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Unit: 480 pixels by 70 pixels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File type: static GIF, PNG, JPG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File size: 150KB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Companion banner:&nbsp;optional<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-370959\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Unit: 300 pixels by 250 pixels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File type: GIF, PNG, JPG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File size: 150KB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/ai-writing\/youtube-tags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Are YouTube Tags And How To Find Them<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-5-standard-display-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Standard_display_ads\"><\/span>5. Standard display ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Standard display ads are images (either static or animated) that can appear on various Google properties, often appearing above your YouTube video suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The YouTube ad specs for standard display ads are:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-461bfb\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Dimensions:300 pixels by 250 pixels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">300 pixels by 60 pixels (YouTube Reserve companions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">300 pixels by 600 pixels (Zagat only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/social-media\/how-to-create-a-youtube-channel\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Create a YouTube Channel and Grow Your Network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-6-trueview-video-discovery-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_TrueView_video_discovery_ads\"><\/span>6. TrueView video discovery ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">TrueView Video Discovery ads are designed to help your videos be seen on YouTube search results pages and on the YouTube mobile homepage. The ad includes a thumbnail image from your video, as well as a headline and description, helping viewers to understand what your video is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The YouTube TrueView specs for video discovery ads are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">What is the best size for video ad?<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-8cad07\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Resolution:\u00a0640 pixels by 360 pixels or 480 pixels by 360 pixels is recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File format:\u00a0AVI, ASF, Quicktime, Windows Media, MP4 or MPEG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Frame rate:\u00a030 FPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Aspect ratio:\u00a0Native aspect ratio without letterboxing (examples 4:3, 16:9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Maximum file size:\u00a01GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/how-to-create-youtube-banner\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Create YouTube Banner in Minutes: The Simplified Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-7-trueview-in-stream-non-skippable-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_TrueView_in-stream_non-skippable_ads\"><\/span>7. TrueView in-stream non-skippable ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-what-is-youtube-s-ad-format\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_YouTubes_ad_format\"><\/span>What is YouTube&#8217;s ad format?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">TrueView Non-Skippable In-Stream YouTube Ads are 15 to 20 seconds long and cannot be skipped. They appear on YouTube and sites running Google video partners, and you only pay based on impressions garnered by these ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The YouTube TrueView specs for in-stream non-skippable ads are:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-c64924\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File format:\u00a0AVI, ASF, Quicktime, Windows Media, MP4 or MPEG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Resolution:\u00a0640 pixels by 360 pixels or 480 pixels by 360 pixels recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Frame rate:\u00a030 FPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Aspect ratio:\u00a0Native aspect ratio without letterboxing (examples: 4:3, 16:9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Maximum file size:\u00a01GB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Length: 15 or 20 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/marketing\/ways-to-boost-youtube-engagement-rate-hacks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 Simple Ways to Sky Rocket Your YouTube Engagement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-8-trueview-in-stream-skippable-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_TrueView_in-stream_skippable_ads\"><\/span>8. TrueView in-stream skippable ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">TrueView Skippable In-Stream Ads can be skipped after 5 seconds. They can be 12 seconds to 6 minutes long and appear on YouTube and Google video partner sites. You pay when a viewer watches 30 seconds (or the full video if it\u2019s shorter) OR when a user interacts with your ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The YouTube TrueView specs for in-stream skippable ads are:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-8c7aa7\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">File format:\u00a0AVI, ASF, Quicktime, Windows Media, MP4 or MPEG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Resolution:\u00a0640 pixels by 360 pixels or 480 pixels by 360 pixels recommended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Frame rate:\u00a030 FPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Aspect ratio:\u00a0Native aspect ratio without letterboxing (examples: 4:3, 16:9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Maximum file size:\u00a01GB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Length: 12 seconds to 3 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-9-sponsored-cards\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Sponsored_cards\"><\/span>9. Sponsored cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A sponsored card highlights information associated with the main video, such as merchandise mentioned in the video. They resemble overlay advertisements, except they are only for a short amount of time. The icon for viewers to learn more&nbsp;is located in the upper right corner of the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Sponsored cards can be seen in videos viewed on mobile devices, laptops,&nbsp;and desktop computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The following file types are supported:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-0a0cb7\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">JPG, GIF, and PNG.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The cards&#8217; maximum size is 5MB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Their aspect ratio must be 1:1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/video\/how-to-add-music-to-youtube-videos\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Add Awesome Music to Your YouTube Videos for Free!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-create-engaging-youtube-videos-by-using-simplified-s-free-forever-video-maker\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_Engaging_YouTube_Videos_by_Using_Simplifieds_free-forever_video_maker\"><\/span>Create Engaging YouTube Videos by Using Simplified&#8217;s free-forever video maker!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Enhance your <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/youtube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> videos with dynamic templates and AI copywriting for ads, channel art, intros &amp; outros, and thumbnails. The best free design tool on the web is yours for the taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-call-to-action stk-block-call-to-action stk-block stk-4ba4460 stk-block-background is-style-default stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"4ba4460\"><style>.stk-4ba4460 {background-image:url(https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/light-bg.png?auto=format&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1) !important;border-radius:32px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:25px !important;}.stk-4ba4460-container{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;border-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px #4849794d !important;}.stk-4ba4460-container:before{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-call-to-action__content stk-content-align stk-4ba4460-column stk-container stk-4ba4460-container\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4ba4460-inner-blocks\"><h2 class=\" wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2ce6e3\" id=\"h-enhance-your-youtube-videos-with-dynamic-templates-and-ai-copywriting-for-ads-channel-art-intros-amp-outros-and-thumbnails\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhance_your_YouTube_videos_with_dynamic_templates_and_AI_copywriting_for_ads_channel_art_intros_outros_and_thumbnails\"><\/span>Enhance your YouTube videos with dynamic templates and AI copywriting for ads, channel art, intros &amp; outros, and thumbnails.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-1687486\" data-block-id=\"1687486\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-949752d\" data-block-id=\"949752d\"><style>.stk-949752d .stk-button{background:#fcb900 !important;border-radius:8px !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-949752d .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button:before{box-shadow:none !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#000000 !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;}.stk-949752d .stk-button__inner-text{color:#000000 !important;font-weight:bold !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/app.simplified.com\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color has-black-color stk-button__inner-text\">Get Started For Free<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YouTube is a social media platform that has been around since 2005. 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