What size are YouTube Bumper ads?

YouTube Bumper ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

What aspect ratio does YouTube Bumper use?

YouTube Bumper supports 16:9 aspect ratio.

How long can a YouTube Bumper video be?

YouTube Bumper videos can run up to 6 seconds.

Which file formats does YouTube Bumper accept?

YouTube Bumper accepts MP4 files.

What codec should YouTube Bumper ads use?

Encode YouTube Bumper with H.264 and AAC at 30 fps.

Where does YouTube Bumper appear on YouTube?

YouTube Bumper ads appear in the In-Stream placement on YouTube.

Where can I find the official YouTube Bumper documentation?

The official source for YouTube Bumper requirements is https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2375464, linked from this page.

Are these YouTube Bumper specs kept up to date?

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

YouTube Bumper ad specs

YouTube Bumper ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, up to 6 seconds long, delivered as MP4. They run in the In-Stream placement on YouTube. Encode with H.264 video with AAC audio at 30 fps for clean playback across devices. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in YouTube's ad manager.

Dimensions: 1920×1080 px
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Max duration: 6 sec

Visual specifications

Dimensions	1920 × 1080 px
Aspect ratios	16:9
Orientation	landscape
File types	MP4

Video & audio

Max duration	6 sec
Video codec	H.264
Frame rate	30 fps
Audio codec	AAC
Audio channels	stereo

Notes & source

Exactly 6 seconds, non-skippable.

Official source: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2375464

Frequently asked questions

What size are YouTube Bumper ads?: YouTube Bumper ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does YouTube Bumper use?: YouTube Bumper supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
How long can a YouTube Bumper video be?: YouTube Bumper videos can run up to 6 seconds.
Which file formats does YouTube Bumper accept?: YouTube Bumper accepts MP4 files.
What codec should YouTube Bumper ads use?: Encode YouTube Bumper with H.264 and AAC at 30 fps.
Where does YouTube Bumper appear on YouTube?: YouTube Bumper ads appear in the In-Stream placement on YouTube.
Where can I find the official YouTube Bumper documentation?: The official source for YouTube Bumper requirements is https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2375464, linked from this page.
Are these YouTube Bumper specs kept up to date?: Yes — every spec entry references YouTube's official documentation source so dimensions, file size limits, and codec requirements stay in sync as the platform changes.