What size are YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads?

YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

What aspect ratio does YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream use?

YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream supports 16:9 aspect ratio.

How long can a YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream video be?

YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream videos can run up to 60 seconds.

Which file formats does YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream accept?

YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream accepts MP4 files.

What codec should YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads use?

Encode YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream with H.264 and AAC at 30 fps.

How loud should YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream audio be?

Mix YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream audio to an industry guidance of -24 LUFS integrated loudness.

What is the YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ad format?

YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream is a video ad format that runs in the In-Stream placement on YouTube. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from YouTube's official ad documentation.

Where does YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream appear on YouTube?

YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads appear in the In-Stream placement on YouTube.

YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ad specs

YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, up to 60 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. Mix audio to an industry guidance of -24 LUFS.

Dimensions: 1920×1080 px
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Max duration: 60 sec

Visual specifications

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

Video & audio

Max duration	60 sec
Video codec	H.264
Frame rate	30 fps
Audio codec	AAC
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Loudness	-24 LUFS (industry guidance)

Notes & source

Non-skippable in-stream ads are 60 seconds or shorter. YouTube does not publish a loudness target for in-stream ads — the -24 LUFS integrated value is broadcast-style industry guidance.

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

Frequently asked questions

What size are YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads?: YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream use?: YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
How long can a YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream video be?: YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream videos can run up to 60 seconds.
Which file formats does YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream accept?: YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream accepts MP4 files.
What codec should YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads use?: Encode YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream with H.264 and AAC at 30 fps.
How loud should YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream audio be?: Mix YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream audio to an industry guidance of -24 LUFS integrated loudness.
What is the YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ad format?: YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream is a video ad format that runs in the In-Stream placement on YouTube. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from YouTube's official ad documentation.
Where does YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream appear on YouTube?: YouTube Non-Skippable In-Stream ads appear in the In-Stream placement on YouTube.