YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ad specs

YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ads are vertical 9:16 video clips, measured at 1080×1920 px, up to 60 seconds long, delivered as MP4 or MOV. They run in the Shorts Feed placement on YouTube. Encode with H.264 video with AAC audio at 30 fps for clean playback across devices.

Visual specifications

Dimensions1080 × 1920 px
Aspect ratios9:16
Orientationportrait
File typesMP4, MOV

Video & audio

Max duration60 sec
Video codecH.264
Frame rate30 fps
Audio codecAAC
Audio channelsstereo

Notes & source

Top ~6% (status/header), bottom ~28% (title/handle/CTA/progress) and right ~9% (action rail) overlap with Shorts UI; keep key visuals centered.

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

Frequently asked questions

What size are YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ads?
YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ads are 1080×1920 pixels with an aspect ratio of 9:16.
What aspect ratio does YouTube Shorts Vertical Video use?
YouTube Shorts Vertical Video supports 9:16 aspect ratio.
How long can a YouTube Shorts Vertical Video video be?
YouTube Shorts Vertical Video videos can run up to 60 seconds.
Which file formats does YouTube Shorts Vertical Video accept?
YouTube Shorts Vertical Video accepts MP4 and MOV files.
What codec should YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ads use?
Encode YouTube Shorts Vertical Video with H.264 and AAC at 30 fps.
Where does YouTube Shorts Vertical Video appear on YouTube?
YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ads appear in the Shorts Feed placement on YouTube.
Where can I find the official YouTube Shorts Vertical Video documentation?
The official source for YouTube Shorts Vertical Video requirements is https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2375464, linked from this page.
Are these YouTube Shorts Vertical Video 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.