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.

What is the YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ad format?

YouTube Shorts Vertical Video is a video ad format that runs in the Shorts Feed placement on YouTube. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from YouTube's official ad documentation.

Where does YouTube Shorts Vertical Video appear on YouTube?

YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ads appear in the Shorts Feed placement on YouTube.

How does YouTube Shorts Vertical Video compare to other YouTube ad formats?

YouTube Shorts Vertical Video differs from other YouTube placements in its 1080×1920px canvas, its 60-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the YouTube publisher page on All Ad Specs.

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.

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

Visual specifications

Dimensions	1080 × 1920 px
Aspect ratios	9:16
Orientation	portrait
File types	MP4, MOV

Video & audio

Max duration	60 sec
Video codec	H.264
Frame rate	30 fps
Audio codec	AAC
Audio channels	stereo

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.
What is the YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ad format?: YouTube Shorts Vertical Video is a video ad format that runs in the Shorts Feed placement on YouTube. This page documents its full creative requirements, sourced from YouTube's official ad documentation.
Where does YouTube Shorts Vertical Video appear on YouTube?: YouTube Shorts Vertical Video ads appear in the Shorts Feed placement on YouTube.
How does YouTube Shorts Vertical Video compare to other YouTube ad formats?: YouTube Shorts Vertical Video differs from other YouTube placements in its 1080×1920px canvas, its 60-second duration limit. Compare side-by-side from the YouTube publisher page on All Ad Specs.