What aspect ratio does Outbrain Outstream Video use?

Outbrain Outstream Video supports 16:9, 1.91:1, 4:3, 9:16, 1:1.91, and 1:1 aspect ratios.

What is the maximum file size for Outbrain Outstream Video?

Files for Outbrain Outstream Video can be up to 250 MB.

How long can a Outbrain Outstream Video video be?

Outbrain Outstream Video videos can run up to 60 seconds.

Which file formats does Outbrain Outstream Video accept?

Outbrain Outstream Video accepts MP4, MPEG, MPG, MOV, 3GP, and AVI files.

What is the Outbrain Outstream Video ad format?

Outbrain Outstream Video is a video ad format that runs in the Video — In & above the Feed (managed and programmatic) placement on Outbrain. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Outbrain's official ad documentation.

Where does Outbrain Outstream Video appear on Outbrain?

Outbrain Outstream Video ads appear in the Video — In & above the Feed (managed and programmatic) placement on Outbrain.

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

Outbrain Outstream Video differs from other Outbrain placements in its dimensions, its 60-second duration limit, and a 250MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Outbrain publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official Outbrain Outstream Video documentation?

The official source for Outbrain Outstream Video requirements is https://www.outbrain.com/help/ads-specs/#outstream, linked from this page.

Outbrain Outstream Video ad specs

Outbrain Outstream Video ads are 16:9 video clips, up to 250 MB per file, up to 60 seconds long, delivered as MP4, MPEG, MPG, MOV, 3GP, or AVI. They run in the Video — In & above the Feed (managed and programmatic) placement on Outbrain. Encode with the recommended codec at 30 fps for clean playback across devices.

Aspect ratio: 16:9, 1.91:1, 4:3, 9:16, 1:1.91, 1:1
Max file size: 250 MB
Max duration: 60 sec

Visual specifications

Aspect ratios	16:9, 1.91:1, 4:3, 9:16, 1:1.91, 1:1
Orientation	any
Max file size	250 MB
File types	MP4, MPEG, MPG, MOV, 3GP, AVI

Video & audio

Max duration	60 sec
Frame rate	30 fps

Notes & source

File types: MP4, MPEG, MPG, MOV, 3GP, AVI (MP4 — H.264 / AAC recommended). Tags supported: VAST 2.0/3.0/4.0 and VPAID 2.0 (encapsulated in VAST). Video size: 1 MB minimum, 250 MB maximum. Length up to 60 seconds. Aspect ratio: landscape (16:9, 1.91:1, 4:3), vertical (9:16, 1:1.91, 4:3) or square (1:1). Frame rate up to 30 fps. Bitrate 300 Kbps min – 3500 Kbps max. Click-through URL optional (recommended); impression tracker optional; tracking must be HTTPS (SSL-capable). Best for reach & scale. Devices: all.

Official source: https://www.outbrain.com/help/ads-specs/#outstream

Frequently asked questions

What aspect ratio does Outbrain Outstream Video use?: Outbrain Outstream Video supports 16:9, 1.91:1, 4:3, 9:16, 1:1.91, and 1:1 aspect ratios.
What is the maximum file size for Outbrain Outstream Video?: Files for Outbrain Outstream Video can be up to 250 MB.
How long can a Outbrain Outstream Video video be?: Outbrain Outstream Video videos can run up to 60 seconds.
Which file formats does Outbrain Outstream Video accept?: Outbrain Outstream Video accepts MP4, MPEG, MPG, MOV, 3GP, and AVI files.
What is the Outbrain Outstream Video ad format?: Outbrain Outstream Video is a video ad format that runs in the Video — In & above the Feed (managed and programmatic) placement on Outbrain. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Outbrain's official ad documentation.
Where does Outbrain Outstream Video appear on Outbrain?: Outbrain Outstream Video ads appear in the Video — In & above the Feed (managed and programmatic) placement on Outbrain.
How does Outbrain Outstream Video compare to other Outbrain ad formats?: Outbrain Outstream Video differs from other Outbrain placements in its dimensions, its 60-second duration limit, and a 250MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Outbrain publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official Outbrain Outstream Video documentation?: The official source for Outbrain Outstream Video requirements is https://www.outbrain.com/help/ads-specs/#outstream, linked from this page.