How long can a NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming video be?

NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming videos can run up to 1800 seconds.

Which file formats does NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming accept?

NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming accepts MXF and MOV files.

What codec should NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming ads use?

Encode NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming with Apple ProRes 422 HQ and PCM.

Where does NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming appear on NBCUniversal?

NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming ads appear in the NBCU Linear Networks (Paid Programming) placement on NBCUniversal.

How does NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?

NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its dimensions, its 1800-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming documentation?

The official source for NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming requirements is https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/commercial, linked from this page.

Are these NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming specs kept up to date?

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

NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming ad specs

NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming ads are video clips, up to 1800 seconds long, delivered as MXF or MOV. They run in the NBCU Linear Networks (Paid Programming) placement on NBCUniversal. Encode with Apple ProRes 422 HQ video with PCM audio for clean playback across devices.

Max duration: 1800 sec
File types: MXF, MOV
Video codec: Apple ProRes 422 HQ

Visual specifications

Orientation	any
File types	MXF, MOV

Video & audio

Max duration	1800 sec
Video codec	Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Audio codec	PCM
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Loudness	-24 LUFS

Notes & source

See NBCU's Paid Programming Guidelines for content review, billboard requirements, traffic instructions and Standards approval. CALM Act loudness compliance (–24 LKFS ±2) required.

Official source: https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/commercial

Frequently asked questions

How long can a NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming video be?: NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming videos can run up to 1800 seconds.
Which file formats does NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming accept?: NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming accepts MXF and MOV files.
What codec should NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming ads use?: Encode NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming with Apple ProRes 422 HQ and PCM.
What is the NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming ad format?: NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming is a video ad format that runs in the NBCU Linear Networks (Paid Programming) placement on NBCUniversal. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from NBCUniversal's official ad documentation.
Where does NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming appear on NBCUniversal?: NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming ads appear in the NBCU Linear Networks (Paid Programming) placement on NBCUniversal.
How does NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming compare to other NBCUniversal ad formats?: NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming differs from other NBCUniversal placements in its dimensions, its 1800-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the NBCUniversal publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming documentation?: The official source for NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming requirements is https://nbcu-creative-guidelines.scroll.site/nbcuniversal-creative-guidelines/commercial, linked from this page.
Are these NBCUniversal Linear Commercial — Paid Programming specs kept up to date?: Yes — every spec entry references NBCUniversal's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.