YouTube — Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9)

Video · Video · Verified 2026-06

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1920×1080

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Size (px)

Ratio16:9

Max weight256 GB

Max durationNo hard max (varies by format; skippable in-stream recommended under 3 min)

Max video256 GB

Formats · VideoMP4, MOV, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, MPEGPS, AVI, WMV, FLV, WebM, 3GPP, ProRes, DNxHR, CineForm, HEVC (H.265)

Text limits Varies by format; see in-feed/masthead rows

Master spec for all YouTube and Google Ads video creatives.

Recommended horizontal resolution is 1920x1080 (1080p), with a minimum of 1280x720 (SD 640x480 is accepted but not recommended).

The same asset can serve skippable in-stream, non-skippable in-stream, and bumper placements.

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What size is the YouTube Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9)?

The YouTube Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9) is 1920×1080 px, aspect ratio 16:9.

What is the aspect ratio of the YouTube Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9)?

16:9. At the recommended resolution that is 1920×1080 px.

What is the maximum file size for the YouTube Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9)?

Up to 256 GB, in .

How long can the YouTube Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9) be?

No hard max (varies by format; skippable in-stream recommended under 3 min).

Why does YouTube crop my Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9)?

YouTube shows Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9) at 16:9. Upload exactly 1920×1080 px and keep key content in the safe area so nothing gets cut off.

Is 1920×1080 still correct for the YouTube Video Ad - Horizontal (16:9) in 2026?

Yes. Last verified 2026-06 against the official YouTube documentation.

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