Outbrain High Impact Display ad specs

Outbrain High Impact Display ads are vertical 1:1.3 still images, measured at 1200×1560 px, up to 2.5 MB per file, delivered as PNG, JPG, or MP4. They run in the High-Impact Display — Smartfeed large-format mobile takeover (programmatic) placement on Outbrain. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in Outbrain's ad manager.

Visual specifications

Dimensions1200 × 1560 px
Aspect ratios1:1.3, 1:1
Orientationportrait
Max file size2.5 MB
File typesPNG, JPG, MP4

Notes & source

File type: PNG, JPG or MP4. Main image/video weight up to 2.5 MB. Main image/video ratio: 1:1.3 (recommended 1200×1560) or 1:1 (recommended 1200×1200). Additional assets — Brand logo: 1:1 ratio (250×250 recommended); Brand name: 25 characters; Title: 30 characters; Description: 90 characters; CTA: 15 characters. Variations available: Native Image, Native Video, Social Image, Social Video, Carousel, Zoom, Panorama. Outbrain's team builds the selected variation in Outbrain Studio; advertisers can also serve their own display experiences via DSP using HTML5 ad tags or 300×600 images. Devices: mobile only.

Official source: https://www.outbrain.com/help/ads-specs/#native-image-2

Frequently asked questions

What size are Outbrain High Impact Display ads?
Outbrain High Impact Display ads are 1200×1560 pixels with an aspect ratio of 1:1.3.
What aspect ratio does Outbrain High Impact Display use?
Outbrain High Impact Display supports 1:1.3 and 1:1 aspect ratios.
What is the maximum file size for Outbrain High Impact Display?
Files for Outbrain High Impact Display can be up to 2.5 MB.
Which file formats does Outbrain High Impact Display accept?
Outbrain High Impact Display accepts PNG, JPG, and MP4 files.
What is the Outbrain High Impact Display ad format?
Outbrain High Impact Display is a image ad format that runs in the High-Impact Display — Smartfeed large-format mobile takeover (programmatic) placement on Outbrain. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Outbrain's official ad documentation.
Where does Outbrain High Impact Display appear on Outbrain?
Outbrain High Impact Display ads appear in the High-Impact Display — Smartfeed large-format mobile takeover (programmatic) placement on Outbrain.
How does Outbrain High Impact Display compare to other Outbrain ad formats?
Outbrain High Impact Display differs from other Outbrain placements in its 1200×1560px canvas, and a 2.5MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Outbrain publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official Outbrain High Impact Display documentation?
The official source for Outbrain High Impact Display requirements is https://www.outbrain.com/help/ads-specs/#native-image-2, linked from this page.