What is the maximum file size for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop?

Files for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop can be up to 200 MB.

How long can a Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop video be?

Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop videos can run up to 30 seconds.

Which file formats does Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop accept?

Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop accepts MP4 and MOV files.

How does Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop compare to other Yahoo Advertising ad formats?

Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop differs from other Yahoo Advertising placements in its dimensions, its 30-second duration limit, and a 200MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Yahoo Advertising publisher page on All Ad Specs.

Where can I find the official Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop documentation?

The official source for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop requirements is https://adspecs.yahooinc.com/format/video-preroll-desktop, linked from this page.

Are these Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop specs kept up to date?

Yes — every spec entry references Yahoo Advertising's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.

Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop ad specs

Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop ads are video clips, up to 200 MB per file, up to 30 seconds long, delivered as MP4 or MOV. They run in the Video placements across Yahoo's premium video inventory placement on Yahoo Advertising. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in Yahoo Advertising's ad manager.

Max file size: 200 MB
Max duration: 30 sec
File types: MP4, MOV

Visual specifications

Orientation	any
Max file size	200 MB
File types	MP4, MOV

Video & audio

Max duration	30 sec

Notes & source

Ad Bar: Ad Bar size is customizable | Best Practices: Ad Bar Overlay displays over video asset Not recommended for mobile due to the size of the screen Keep the crucial elements of the ad bar to only 1/4 of the 16:9 video real estate Creative should supp | Time of Day + Countdown: See Demos Yahoo Brand Studio Data points Hour Minute Second AM/PM Day of Week Layout Countdown placement & formatting are customizable Copy Options Customizable Countdown Required Deliverables Start a

Official source: https://adspecs.yahooinc.com/format/video-preroll-desktop

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum file size for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop?: Files for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop can be up to 200 MB.
How long can a Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop video be?: Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop videos can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop accept?: Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop accepts MP4 and MOV files.
What is the Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop ad format?: Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop is a video ad format that runs in the Video placements across Yahoo's premium video inventory placement on Yahoo Advertising. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from Yahoo Advertising's official ad documentation.
Where does Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop appear on Yahoo Advertising?: Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop ads appear in the Video placements across Yahoo's premium video inventory placement on Yahoo Advertising.
How does Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop compare to other Yahoo Advertising ad formats?: Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop differs from other Yahoo Advertising placements in its dimensions, its 30-second duration limit, and a 200MB file ceiling. Compare side-by-side from the Yahoo Advertising publisher page on All Ad Specs.
Where can I find the official Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop documentation?: The official source for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop requirements is https://adspecs.yahooinc.com/format/video-preroll-desktop, linked from this page.
Are these Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Desktop specs kept up to date?: Yes — every spec entry references Yahoo Advertising's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.