Ad Formats & Specifications (Custom Creatives)
This overview covers all supported ad formats and the technical requirements for display, HTML5 and video ads.
Display Ads
Supported file formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, HTML5
Maximum image file size: 150 KB
Maximum animation length: 30 seconds
320 × 50
728 × 90
300 × 250
300 × 50
320 × 480
120 × 600
160 × 600
300 × 600
970 × 250
300 × 300
800 × 250
970 × 90
Priority by reach
Very important:
320 × 50
300 × 250
300 × 50
Important:
300 × 600
160 × 600
320 × 480
970 × 250
Nice to have:
728 × 90
120 × 600
Optional:
970 × 90
800 × 250
300 × 300
| Format | Comment |
|---|---|
| 300 × 250 | Important: If dynamic ads are not desired |
| 728 × 90 | Important: If dynamic ads are not desired |
| 300 × 600 | Important: If dynamic ads are not desired |
| 160 × 600 | Important: If dynamic ads are not desired |
| 320 × 50 | Important: Increases mobile traffic |
| 300 × 50 | Important: Increases mobile traffic |
| 120 × 600 | Medium priority: Increases desktop reach |
| 970 × 250 | Medium priority: Highly eye-catching and generates strong clicks, but has lower reach |
| 970 × 90 | Medium priority: Highly eye-catching and generates strong clicks, but has lower reach |
| 800 × 250 | Medium priority: Highly eye-catching and generates strong clicks, but has lower reach |
| 320 × 480 | Medium priority: Highly eye-catching and generates strong clicks, but has lower reach – mobile format |
HTML5 Specifications
Rich media formats open up new possibilities for interactive advertising. From clickable image galleries and embedded videos to games and multiple click-through destinations, HTML5 offers new ways to make your ads more effective.
Requirements
HTML5 creatives should be supplied as a ZIP file containing all graphics, CSS, JavaScript and other files. External libraries (e.g. jQuery) should be linked correctly and hosted on high-performance CDNs. Paths to local files must be relative to the index file.
HTML5 creatives must not exceed 150 KB on initial load. Otherwise, they will only be served on devices connected to Wi-Fi.
Clicktag
The clicktag must be implemented in accordance with IAB guidelines:
For a single clicktag, use: clicktag
For multiple clicktags, use: clicktag, clicktag1, clicktag2
Clicktag Test
Open the creative’s HTML file (e.g. HTML5Creative.html) in your browser and append the following parameter to the URL:?clicktag=https://www.example.com
Example:HTML5Creative.html?clicktag=https://www.example.com
If implemented correctly, clicking the creative opens the destination URL in a new browser tab.
Further information:
IAB HTML5 Guidelines (German)
Video Ads
Pre-roll / Mid-roll / Post-roll
These video ads are served before, during or after another video, such as a news, sports, or recipe video. They are always shown in conjunction with video content.
Outstream
Outstream video ads are displayed independently of video content. Placements include ads embedded directly within website content.
Technical Specifications
Maximum file size: 5 MB
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Audio: Stereo, sampling rate: 48,000 or 96,000 Hz
Video codec: H.264 recommended
Resolution: Full HD
File type: .MP4, .MPV, .MPG, .MPEG, .M4V, .MKV or VAST tag
Length: 1–60 seconds, 8–15 seconds recommended