What aspect ratio does Outbrain Pre-Roll Video use?

Outbrain Pre-Roll Video supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.

What is the maximum file size for Outbrain Pre-Roll Video?

Files for Outbrain Pre-Roll Video can be up to 100 MB.

How long can a Outbrain Pre-Roll Video video be?

Outbrain Pre-Roll Video videos can run up to 60 seconds.

Which file formats does Outbrain Pre-Roll Video accept?

Outbrain Pre-Roll Video accepts MP4, MOV, M4V, MPEG, MPG, WEBM, WMV, and AVI files.

How does Outbrain Pre-Roll Video compare to other Outbrain ad formats?

Outbrain Pre-Roll Video differs from other Outbrain placements in its dimensions, its 60-second duration limit, and a 100MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Outbrain publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official Outbrain Pre-Roll Video documentation?

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

Outbrain Pre-Roll Video ad specs

Outbrain Pre-Roll Video ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, up to 100 MB per file, up to 60 seconds long, delivered as MP4, MOV, M4V, MPEG, MPG, WEBM, WMV, or AVI. They run in the Video — Above the Feed, inside premium editorial video players (managed and programmatic) placement on Outbrain.

Aspect ratio: 16:9, 4:3
Max file size: 100 MB
Max duration: 60 sec

Visual specifications

Aspect ratios	16:9, 4:3
Orientation	landscape
Max file size	100 MB
File types	MP4, MOV, M4V, MPEG, MPG, WEBM, WMV, AVI

Video & audio

Max duration	60 sec

Notes & source

File types: AVI, MOV, MP4, M4V, MPEG, MPG, WEBM, WMV. Tags supported: VAST 2.0/3.0/4.x and VPAID 2.0. Video size up to 100 MB. Length up to 60 seconds. Aspect ratio: landscape/horizontal 16:9 or 4:3. Click-through URL mandatory; impression tracker optional; tracking must be HTTPS (SSL-capable). Optional branded player (JPG/PNG plus font files if required) and optional 350×50 companion ad (JPG/PNG, mandatory click-through). Best for awareness. Devices: all.

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

Frequently asked questions

What aspect ratio does Outbrain Pre-Roll Video use?: Outbrain Pre-Roll Video supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios.
What is the maximum file size for Outbrain Pre-Roll Video?: Files for Outbrain Pre-Roll Video can be up to 100 MB.
How long can a Outbrain Pre-Roll Video video be?: Outbrain Pre-Roll Video videos can run up to 60 seconds.
Which file formats does Outbrain Pre-Roll Video accept?: Outbrain Pre-Roll Video accepts MP4, MOV, M4V, MPEG, MPG, WEBM, WMV, and AVI files.
What is the Outbrain Pre-Roll Video ad format?: Outbrain Pre-Roll Video is a video ad format that runs in the Video — Above the Feed, inside premium editorial video players (managed and programmatic) placement on Outbrain. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Outbrain's official ad documentation.
Where does Outbrain Pre-Roll Video appear on Outbrain?: Outbrain Pre-Roll Video ads appear in the Video — Above the Feed, inside premium editorial video players (managed and programmatic) placement on Outbrain.
How does Outbrain Pre-Roll Video compare to other Outbrain ad formats?: Outbrain Pre-Roll Video differs from other Outbrain placements in its dimensions, its 60-second duration limit, and a 100MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Outbrain publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official Outbrain Pre-Roll Video documentation?: The official source for Outbrain Pre-Roll Video requirements is https://www.outbrain.com/help/ads-specs/#pre-roll, linked from this page.