Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile ad specs

Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile 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.

Visual specifications

Orientationany
Max file size200 MB
File typesMP4, MOV

Video & audio

Max duration30 sec

Notes & source

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 | Touchpoints: Up to 2-6 touchpoints Include CTA Avoid putting price or inventory that could change | Ad Bar: Ad Bar size is customizable

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum file size for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile?
Files for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile can be up to 200 MB.
How long can a Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile video be?
Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile videos can run up to 30 seconds.
Which file formats does Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile accept?
Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile accepts MP4 and MOV files.
What is the Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile ad format?
Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile 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 Mobile appear on Yahoo Advertising?
Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile ads appear in the Video placements across Yahoo's premium video inventory placement on Yahoo Advertising.
How does Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile compare to other Yahoo Advertising ad formats?
Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile 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 Mobile documentation?
The official source for Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile requirements is https://adspecs.yahooinc.com/format/video-preroll-mobile, linked from this page.
Are these Yahoo Advertising Pre-Roll Mobile 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.