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.
| Dimensions | 1920 × 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 |
| Orientation | landscape |
| Max file size | 200 MB |
| File types | MP4, WEBM, MOV, MPG, MPEG |
| Max duration | 300 sec |
|---|---|
| Video bitrate | 2500 kbps |
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