What size are BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ads?

BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ads are 300×60 pixels with an aspect ratio of 5:1.

What aspect ratio does BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner use?

BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner supports 5:1 aspect ratio.

Which file formats does BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner accept?

BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner accepts JPG, PNG, and GIF files.

What is the BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ad format?

BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner is a image ad format that runs in the Off-Platform · YouTube Channels (Companion) placement on BBC. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from BBC's official ad documentation.

Where does BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner appear on BBC?

BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ads appear in the Off-Platform · YouTube Channels (Companion) placement on BBC.

How does BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner compare to other BBC ad formats?

BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner differs from other BBC placements in its 300×60px canvas. Compare side-by-side from the BBC publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner documentation?

The official source for BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner requirements is https://bbcnews.bbcstudios.com/advertising/ad-specs/23-bbc-youtube-companion-banner/, linked from this page.

Are these BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner specs kept up to date?

Yes — every spec entry references BBC's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.

BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ad specs

BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ads are horizontal 5:1 still images, measured at 300×60 px, delivered as JPG, PNG, or GIF. They run in the Off-Platform · YouTube Channels (Companion) placement on BBC. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in BBC's ad manager.

Dimensions: 300×60 px
Aspect ratio: 5:1
File types: JPG, PNG, GIF

Visual specifications

Dimensions	300 × 60 px
Aspect ratios	5:1
Orientation	landscape
File types	JPG, PNG, GIF

Notes & source

Official source: https://bbcnews.bbcstudios.com/advertising/ad-specs/23-bbc-youtube-companion-banner/

Frequently asked questions

What size are BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ads?: BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ads are 300×60 pixels with an aspect ratio of 5:1.
What aspect ratio does BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner use?: BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner supports 5:1 aspect ratio.
Which file formats does BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner accept?: BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner accepts JPG, PNG, and GIF files.
What is the BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ad format?: BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner is a image ad format that runs in the Off-Platform · YouTube Channels (Companion) placement on BBC. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from BBC's official ad documentation.
Where does BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner appear on BBC?: BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner ads appear in the Off-Platform · YouTube Channels (Companion) placement on BBC.
How does BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner compare to other BBC ad formats?: BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner differs from other BBC placements in its 300×60px canvas. Compare side-by-side from the BBC publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner documentation?: The official source for BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner requirements is https://bbcnews.bbcstudios.com/advertising/ad-specs/23-bbc-youtube-companion-banner/, linked from this page.
Are these BBC BBC YouTube Companion Banner specs kept up to date?: Yes — every spec entry references BBC's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.