Which file formats does The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) accept?

The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) accepts MP3 files.

How does The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) compare to other The Trade Desk ad formats?

The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) differs from other The Trade Desk placements in its dimensions, its 30-second duration limit, and a 2.2MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the The Trade Desk publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) documentation?

The official source for The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) requirements is https://www.thetradedesk.com/assets/global/documents/Creative_Specifications-en.pdf, linked from this page.

The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) ad specs

The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) ads are audio files, up to 2.2 MB per file, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MP3. They run in the Audio — SXM Media (US — Mobile in-app / Tablet / Desktop / Connected Car / Connected Home) placement on The Trade Desk.

Max file size: 2.2 MB
Max duration: 30 sec
File types: MP3

Visual specifications

Orientation	any
Max file size	2.2 MB
File types	MP3

Video & audio

Max duration	30 sec
Audio bitrate	320 kbps

Notes & source

File type MP3. Max file size 2.2 MB. Spot length 15 or 30 seconds (non-skippable). Max bitrate 320 kbps. Up to VAST 4.0.

Official source: https://www.thetradedesk.com/assets/global/documents/Creative_Specifications-en.pdf

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum file size for The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher)?: Files for The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) can be up to 2.2 MB.
How long can a The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) audio file be?: The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) audio can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) accept?: The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) accepts MP3 files.
What is the The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) ad format?: The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) is a audio ad format that runs in the Audio — SXM Media (US — Mobile in-app / Tablet / Desktop / Connected Car / Connected Home) placement on The Trade Desk. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from The Trade Desk's official ad documentation.
Where does The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) appear on The Trade Desk?: The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) ads appear in the Audio — SXM Media (US — Mobile in-app / Tablet / Desktop / Connected Car / Connected Home) placement on The Trade Desk.
How does The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) compare to other The Trade Desk ad formats?: The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) differs from other The Trade Desk placements in its dimensions, its 30-second duration limit, and a 2.2MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the The Trade Desk publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) documentation?: The official source for The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) requirements is https://www.thetradedesk.com/assets/global/documents/Creative_Specifications-en.pdf, linked from this page.
Are these The Trade Desk Audio — SXM Media (Pandora / SoundCloud / Stitcher) specs kept up to date?: Yes — every spec entry references The Trade Desk's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.