YouTube Shorts ad preview
Drop in a vertical video and see it in a Shorts layout, with the headline, channel name and CTA button over the bottom of the frame.
Your files stay in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
@functionhealthSponsored
Upload your creatives
Up to 50 at a time. JPG, PNG, WebP, MP4 or MOV.
or drop them anywhere on this page
What Google publishes for Shorts video
In video reach campaigns, Shorts ads are 1080×1920 (9:16) and 6-60 seconds, with files under 256 GB. Performance Max asks for videos of 10 seconds or more.
Google publishes its video safe zones as overlay images, not numbers in text, so the tool's overlay is an approximation.
What to check before you launch on YouTube Shorts
- Shorts video: 1080×1920, 6-60 seconds in video reach campaigns, 10 seconds or more in Performance Max.
- Video files under 256 GB.
YouTube Shorts ad specs
| Placement | Size & ratio | Images | Video | Text limits | Safe zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Shorts | 9:16: 1080×1920 | Not listed | MPG, MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, WebM up to 256 GB | Not listed | Not published as numbers |
Preview ads on other platforms
Each platform has its own page with its sizes, safe zones and text limits.
hims
Ad
Learn More2,481 likes
himsMeta
Facebook Feed & Stories, Instagram Feed, Stories & Reels
Open preview
huel
Ad
Learn MoreInstagram
Feed (1:1 and 4:5), Stories and Reels
Open preview
FollowingFor You24.1K3121,804940@humnutrition
SponsoredPromoted music · HUM Nutrition
Learn MoreTikTok
In-Feed ads in the For You feed
Open preview
Everyday DoseAd
Learn MoreSnapchat
Full-screen Single Image and Video ads
Open preview- Search
Promoted by AG1
Pinterest
Promoted Pins in the home feed
Open preview
Your ads look right. Are they tracked right?
A preview shows how an ad looks. Whether the sale gets credited to it depends on your Pixel and Conversions API. The free audit checks both.
YouTube Shorts ad preview FAQ
What size are YouTube Shorts ads?
Shorts ads in video reach campaigns are 1080×1920 (9:16).
How long can a YouTube Shorts ad be?
YouTube Shorts ads in video reach campaigns run 6 to 60 seconds. In Performance Max, Google asks for videos of 10 seconds or more. Video files must be under 256 GB.
Where is the YouTube Shorts ad safe zone?
Google publishes its video safe zones as overlay images, not as numbers in text. The overlay in this tool is an approximation, not Google's own.
How do I preview a YouTube Shorts ad?
Load a vertical video or an image into the Zappush Ad Preview tool to see it in a Shorts layout with the headline, channel name and button. It runs in your browser and needs no account.
More free tools
- Brand Mockup GeneratorWebsite, app and packaging mockups from a brand description
- Ad Copy WriterMeta-compliant headlines and primary text
- Conversion Tracking AuditCheck your pixel and Conversions API setup
- Health & Wellness Restriction AuditSee what triggers Meta's restrictions on your site
- Ad Compliance CheckerCheck ad copy against Meta's health policies
- Before/After AlternativesCompliant alternatives to before/after imagery