Vevo

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  • Video
  • Video
  • CTV

Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) ad specs

Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, up to 512 MB per file, 7–15 seconds long, delivered as WEBM, MP4, MOV, AVI, MPEGPS, WMV, or FLV. They run in the Vevo music videos on CTV, desktop and mobile · Non-skippable pre-roll placement on Vevo.

  • 16:9
  • 512 MB
  • 15 s
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Aspect ratios
16:9
Max file size
512 MB
File types
WEBM, MP4, MOV, AVI, MPEGPS, WMV, FLV

Video & audio

Max duration
15 s
Min duration
7 s
Frame rate
30 fps
Channels
stereo
Sample rate
48 000 Hz

Notes & source

  • Upload a high-quality file
  • Vevo transcodes it for every platform
  • Non-skippable “short” pre-roll runs 7–15 seconds in the US and Canada, Oceania and Latin America, and 7–20 seconds in Europe
  • HD (1920×1080 or 1280×720) is required for desktop and living-room (CTV) platforms
  • SD sizes down to 480×270 are accepted elsewhere
  • Constant frame rate at the native 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 fps
  • Stereo audio is required (no silent video), at least 192 kbps, 16 or 24 bit, 48 kHz, with no sudden level changes
  • Vevo follows the Coalition for Better Ads principles

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Frequently asked questions

What aspect ratio does Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) use?

Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) uses 16:9.

What is the maximum file size for Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served)?

Files for Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) can be up to 512 MB.

Which file formats does Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) accept?

Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) accepts WEBM, MP4, MOV, AVI, MPEGPS, WMV and FLV files.

How long can Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) videos be?

Vevo Pre-roll (Site-Served) videos run 7–15 seconds.

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