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 -24 LUFS.

Visual specifications

Dimensions1920 × 1080 px
Aspect ratios16:9
Orientationlandscape
File typesMP4

Video & audio

Max duration60 sec
Video codecH.264
Frame rate30 fps
Audio codecAAC
Audio channelsstereo (2)
Loudness-24 LUFS

Notes & source

Non-skippable in-stream ads are 60 seconds or shorter.

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 -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.