The table below reflects ad options available in YouTube Studio, where you can control the placement of ads before (“pre”), during (“mid”), or after (“post”) the video.
| Video ad format | Description | Platform | Spec |
| Skippable video ads
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Skippable video ads allow viewers to skip ads after 5 seconds. | Computer, mobile devices, TV, and game consoles | Plays in video player (option to skip after 5 seconds). |
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Non-skippable video ads must be watched before a video can be viewed. | Computer, mobile devices, TV, and game consoles |
Plays in video player. 15 or 20 seconds in length, depending on regional standards. |
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Bumper ads |
Short, non-skippable video ads of up to 6 seconds must be watched before a video can be viewed. Bumper ads are turned on when skippable or non-skippable ads are turned on. | Computer, mobile devices, TV, and game consoles | Plays in video player, up to 6 seconds long. |
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Overlay ads |
Overlay image or text ads that can appear on the lower 20% portion of a video. | Computer only | 468x60 or 728x90 pixels in size |
Source: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2467968?hl=en