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YouTube video ad specs 2026: sizes, ratios and lengths
Every YouTube video placement in one table: aspect ratio, resolution, length and text limits.
Based on YouTube's published guidance as of October 2026. Specs change, so confirm in the platform's ad help center before launch.
| Placement | Ratio | Resolution | Length | Primary text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorts | 9:16 | 1080×1920 | Up to 3 min | 100-character title |
| In-stream (skippable) | 16:9 | 1920×1080 | 12 s – 3 min | Headline 15 / description 70 |
| Bumper | 16:9 | 1920×1080 | ≤ 6 s | — |
YouTube Shorts safe zone
Keep captions, logos and faces out of the top 10%, the bottom 25% and the right 16% of a 9:16 frame. That's where the app's buttons and captions sit.
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YouTube video FAQ
What size should a YouTube video be?
Shorts: 9:16 at 1080×1920. In-stream (skippable): 16:9 at 1920×1080. Bumper: 16:9 at 1920×1080.
How long can a YouTube video be?
Shorts: Up to 3 min. In-stream (skippable): 12 s – 3 min. Bumper: ≤ 6 s.
Where is the safe zone on YouTube Shorts?
Keep captions, logos and faces out of the top 10%, the bottom 25% and the right 16% of a 9:16 frame. That's where the app's buttons and captions sit.