Vevo

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  • Video
  • Video
  • CTV

Vevo Pre-roll (VAST) ad specs

Vevo Pre-roll (VAST) ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, up to 10 MB per file, 7–15 seconds long, delivered as MP4. They run in the Vevo music videos on CTV, desktop and mobile · Non-skippable pre-roll placement on Vevo.

  • 16:9
  • 10 MB
  • 15 s
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Aspect ratios
16:9
Max file size
10 MB
File types
MP4

Video & audio

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

Notes & source

  • Linear pre-fetch VAST 2.0 or 3.0 tag from a vendor approved by YouTube 3PAS for Reserve (Google AdEx certification is not enough)
  • Every rendition must include video/mp4 (WebM and HLS optional) and be no larger than 10 MB
  • Include SD and HD sizes for the platforms you target
  • Include at least one rendition under 1,000 kbps and one between 10,000 and 40,000 kbps
  • The tag must always return the same duration
  • No geo or device targeting in the third-party ad server
  • Non-skippable “short” pre-roll runs 7–15 seconds in the US and Canada and 7–20 seconds in Europe
  • Stereo audio is required, at least 192 kbps, 16 or 24 bit, 48 kHz

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Frequently asked questions

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

Vevo Pre-roll (VAST) uses 16:9.

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

Files for Vevo Pre-roll (VAST) can be up to 10 MB.

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

Vevo Pre-roll (VAST) accepts MP4 files.

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

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

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