The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) ad specs

The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, up to 200 MB per file, up to 300 seconds long, delivered as MP4, WEBM, MOV, MPG, or MPEG. They run in the Video — Hosted by The Trade Desk (desktop / mobile web / in-app) placement on The Trade Desk.

Visual specifications

Dimensions1920 × 1080 px
Aspect ratios16:9
Orientationlandscape
Max file size200 MB
File typesMP4, WEBM, MOV, MPG, MPEG

Video & audio

Max duration300 sec
Video bitrate2500 kbps

Notes & source

File types: MP4, WebM (VP8 codec), MOV, MPG, MPEG. Recommended max file size 200 MB. 16:9 ad formats: minimum 640×360, recommended 1920×1080. Bitrate ≥2,500 kbps recommended. Length 5–300 seconds (5 minutes). VAST 2.0 / 3.0 / 4.1 responses generated on bid.

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

Frequently asked questions

What size are The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) ads?
The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) use?
The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
What is the maximum file size for The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD)?
Files for The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) can be up to 200 MB.
How long can a The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) video be?
The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) videos can run up to 300 seconds.
Which file formats does The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) accept?
The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) accepts MP4, WEBM, MOV, MPG, and MPEG files.
What is the The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) ad format?
The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) is a video ad format that runs in the Video — Hosted by The Trade Desk (desktop / mobile web / in-app) 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 Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) appear on The Trade Desk?
The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) ads appear in the Video — Hosted by The Trade Desk (desktop / mobile web / in-app) placement on The Trade Desk.
How does The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) compare to other The Trade Desk ad formats?
The Trade Desk Video — Hosted (16:9 HD) differs from other The Trade Desk placements in its 1920×1080px canvas, its 300-second duration limit, and a 200MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the The Trade Desk publisher page on All Ad Specs.