YouTube Shorts Ad Size: 1080×1920 px
Aspect ratio 9:16 · 1080×1920 pixels · MP4, MOV
YouTube Shorts are 1080×1920 vertical videos up to 60 seconds. Ads serve inline with organic Shorts and pull from Google Ads Video campaigns.
Why this size matters
Shorts inventory is Google's answer to TikTok/Reels. It's growing faster than any other Google Ads placement — cheap CPMs today, likely to normalize as demand catches up.
- Formats
- MP4, MOV
- Max file size
- 4.0 GB
- Length
- 3–60 seconds
- Safe zone
- Top 220px, bottom 380px, right 110px
- Best for
- Vertical short-form on YouTube's fastest-growing surface.
Design tips that actually move the needle
- 019:16 native — 16:9 with black bars is skipped instantly.
- 02First 2s must earn the watch — YouTube's algorithm reads watch time as the primary signal.
- 03Sound-on-first (unlike YouTube long-form which starts muted).
- 04Keep product/brand in top 60% — bottom is caption + CTA, right rail is engagement.
People also ask
Are YouTube Shorts a separate campaign type?+
As of 2024, Shorts inventory is included in Video campaigns by default. You can exclude it in placement settings but the CPMs are attractive.
How long should a Shorts ad be?+
6-15s. Under 6s the algorithm doesn't count the view; over 15s completion craters.
What is 9:16 in pixels?+
For YouTube Shorts, a 9:16 aspect ratio is 1080×1920 pixels. Any resolution with the same ratio works, but 1080×1920 px is the recommended native size and avoids upscaling.
Is 1080×1920 the right size for YouTube Shorts?+
Yes — 1080×1920 px (9:16) is the recommended YouTube Shorts ad size. Accepted formats: MP4, MOV. Maximum file size: 4.0 GB.
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