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Microsoft Advertising Video Ad ad specs

Microsoft Advertising Video Ad ads are 16:9 or 9:16 or 4:3 or 3:4 or 1:1 or 5:4 or 4:5 video clips, up to 2048 MB per file, at least 6 seconds long. They run in the Microsoft Audience Network · Video assets (video ads and responsive ad videos) placement on Microsoft Advertising.

  • 16:9
  • 9:16
  • 4:3
  • 3:4
  • 1:1
  • 5:4
  • 4:5
  • 2 GB
  • min 6 s
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Aspect ratios
16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 1:1, 5:4, 4:5
Max file size
2 GB

Video & audio

Min duration
6 s

Notes & source

  • Uploads fail under 6 seconds, under 120 px wide or high, or over 2 GB
  • Video assets in responsive ads use the 16:9, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5 and 9:16 sub-types
  • The API reference states no maximum length, codec or bitrate
  • Those sit in the help centre, which the bot can’t read
  • Values from the Microsoft Advertising API reference (Video data object)

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Frequently asked questions

What aspect ratio does Microsoft Advertising Video Ad use?

Microsoft Advertising Video Ad supports 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 1:1, 5:4, 4:5.

What is the maximum file size for Microsoft Advertising Video Ad?

Files for Microsoft Advertising Video Ad can be up to 2048 MB.