What size are BBC Outstream Video ads?

BBC Outstream Video ads are 640×360 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

What aspect ratio does BBC Outstream Video use?

BBC Outstream Video supports 16:9 aspect ratio.

How long can a BBC Outstream Video video be?

BBC Outstream Video videos can run up to 30 seconds.

Which file formats does BBC Outstream Video accept?

BBC Outstream Video accepts MP4 files.

What codec should BBC Outstream Video ads use?

Encode BBC Outstream Video with H.264 and AAC.

What is the BBC Outstream Video ad format?

BBC Outstream Video is a video ad format that runs in the Web · In-Article (Below the Fold) placement on BBC. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from BBC's official ad documentation.

Where does BBC Outstream Video appear on BBC?

BBC Outstream Video ads appear in the Web · In-Article (Below the Fold) placement on BBC.

How does BBC Outstream Video compare to other BBC ad formats?

BBC Outstream Video differs from other BBC placements in its 640×360px canvas, its 30-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the BBC publisher page on All Ad Specs.

BBC Outstream Video ad specs

BBC Outstream Video ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 640×360 px, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MP4. They run in the Web · In-Article (Below the Fold) placement on BBC. Encode with H.264 video with AAC audio for clean playback across devices.

Dimensions: 640×360 px
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Max duration: 30 sec

Visual specifications

Dimensions	640 × 360 px
Aspect ratios	16:9
Orientation	landscape
File types	MP4

Video & audio

Max duration	30 sec
Video codec	H.264
Audio codec	AAC

Notes & source

Official source: https://bbcnews.bbcstudios.com/advertising/ad-specs/15-outstream/

Frequently asked questions

What size are BBC Outstream Video ads?: BBC Outstream Video ads are 640×360 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does BBC Outstream Video use?: BBC Outstream Video supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
How long can a BBC Outstream Video video be?: BBC Outstream Video videos can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does BBC Outstream Video accept?: BBC Outstream Video accepts MP4 files.
What codec should BBC Outstream Video ads use?: Encode BBC Outstream Video with H.264 and AAC.
What is the BBC Outstream Video ad format?: BBC Outstream Video is a video ad format that runs in the Web · In-Article (Below the Fold) placement on BBC. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from BBC's official ad documentation.
Where does BBC Outstream Video appear on BBC?: BBC Outstream Video ads appear in the Web · In-Article (Below the Fold) placement on BBC.
How does BBC Outstream Video compare to other BBC ad formats?: BBC Outstream Video differs from other BBC placements in its 640×360px canvas, its 30-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the BBC publisher page on All Ad Specs.