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.

Where does YouTube Skippable In-Stream appear on YouTube?

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

Where can I find the official YouTube Skippable In-Stream documentation?

The official source for YouTube Skippable In-Stream requirements is https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2375464, linked from this page.

Are these YouTube Skippable In-Stream 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.

Can I reuse the same creative for other YouTube placements?

Often partially — many YouTube placements share aspect ratios but differ in safe zones, duration, or file size. Always cross-check the target placement's spec page before reusing creative.

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. Use these requirements to brief designers, validate uploads, and avoid creative rejections in YouTube's ad manager.

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.
Where does YouTube Skippable In-Stream appear on YouTube?: YouTube Skippable In-Stream ads appear in the In-Stream placement on YouTube.
Where can I find the official YouTube Skippable In-Stream documentation?: The official source for YouTube Skippable In-Stream requirements is https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2375464, linked from this page.
Are these YouTube Skippable In-Stream 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.
Can I reuse the same creative for other YouTube placements?: Often partially — many YouTube placements share aspect ratios but differ in safe zones, duration, or file size. Always cross-check the target placement's spec page before reusing creative.