What size are YouTube Skippable In-Stream ads?

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

What aspect ratio does YouTube Skippable In-Stream use?

YouTube Skippable In-Stream supports 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios.

Which file formats does YouTube Skippable In-Stream accept?

YouTube Skippable In-Stream accepts MP4 and MOV files.

What codec should YouTube Skippable In-Stream ads use?

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

How loud should YouTube Skippable In-Stream audio be?

Mix YouTube Skippable In-Stream audio to -24 LUFS integrated loudness with a -2 dBFS peak level.

What is the YouTube Skippable In-Stream ad format?

YouTube 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 Skippable In-Stream appear on YouTube?

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

How does YouTube Skippable In-Stream compare to other YouTube ad formats?

YouTube Skippable In-Stream differs from other YouTube placements in its 1920×1080px canvas. Compare side-by-side from the YouTube publisher page on All Ad Specs.

YouTube Skippable In-Stream ad specs

YouTube Skippable In-Stream ads are horizontal 16:9 video clips, measured at 1920×1080 px, delivered as MP4 or MOV. 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, keeping peaks under -2 dBFS.

Dimensions: 1920×1080 px
Aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
File types: MP4, MOV

Visual specifications

Dimensions	1920 × 1080 px
Aspect ratios	16:9, 9:16, 1:1
Orientation	landscape
File types	MP4, MOV

Video & audio

Video codec	H.264
Frame rate	30 fps
Audio codec	AAC
Audio channels	stereo (2)
Loudness	-24 LUFS
Peak level	-2 dBFS

Notes & source

Skippable after 5s. No hard upper limit; 15–30s recommended.

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

Frequently asked questions

What size are YouTube Skippable In-Stream ads?: YouTube Skippable In-Stream ads are 1920×1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
What aspect ratio does YouTube Skippable In-Stream use?: YouTube Skippable In-Stream supports 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios.
Which file formats does YouTube Skippable In-Stream accept?: YouTube Skippable In-Stream accepts MP4 and MOV files.
What codec should YouTube Skippable In-Stream ads use?: Encode YouTube Skippable In-Stream with H.264 and AAC at 30 fps.
How loud should YouTube Skippable In-Stream audio be?: Mix YouTube Skippable In-Stream audio to -24 LUFS integrated loudness with a -2 dBFS peak level.
What is the YouTube Skippable In-Stream ad format?: YouTube 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 Skippable In-Stream appear on YouTube?: YouTube Skippable In-Stream ads appear in the In-Stream placement on YouTube.
How does YouTube Skippable In-Stream compare to other YouTube ad formats?: YouTube Skippable In-Stream differs from other YouTube placements in its 1920×1080px canvas. Compare side-by-side from the YouTube publisher page on All Ad Specs.