Welcome to the YouTube Video Ads Specs guide. In this workflow, we will cover the key topics to get your video ad off the ground. Navigate the course by either selecting your topic of interest or by progressing through using the blue button at the top of each page
What we will cover:
- How Video Ads Work
- Assets Overview and Creative Submission
- Technical Specifications
- Reporting and Third Party Capabilities
- Important Notes: Optional Companion Banner
Please note:
Video ads on YouTube were formerly known as in-stream video ads.
Note that this page refers to video ads bought on a reservation basis. For video ads bought through auction, check Skippable in-stream ads. These can be created directly in the Adwords UI; you can also create non-skippable 15-second or 20-second video ads through AdWords.
