Ad Specifications

All technical specifications for display, video, sitebar, advertorials and newsletter – organized according to IAB standard.

For technically flawless delivery of your campaigns, we provide all relevant specifications in a structured format. Our specifications are based on general IAB guidelines according to werbeformen.de. Please note: Not all portals support all formats.

Display Formats

Supported file formats: GIF, JPG, PNG, JavaScript, HTML5

FormatDimensionsMax. SizeNote
Leaderboard728 × 90 px40 KBLandscape format, upper area
Wide Skyscraper160 × 600 px / 120 × 600 px40 KBSidebar
Medium Rectangle300 × 250 px40 KBIAB standard, most common format
Full Banner468 × 60 px40 KBClassic landscape format
Wallpaper728×90 + 120/160×600 px80 KBLeaderboard + skyscraper combined, can interact
Layer Adup to 400 × 400 px40 KBClose button required; auto-close after 15 seconds
Flash (Legacy): Flash ads are only accepted in exceptional cases. HTML5 is recommended. Required click command: clickTag

Video Formats

For marketed sites, there are no special restrictions on video advertising formats. General IAB guidelines apply (VAST/VPAID standard).

StandardFormatRequirement
IAB VASTMP4, WebM15–30 seconds recommended
IAB VPAIDJavaScript + MP4Interactive elements possible
Outstream VideoMP4Auto-play (muted), close button

Sitebar

PropertySpecification
DimensionsMinimum 1×1 px up to maximum viewport × viewport (fully responsive)
File sizeMax. 150 KB
File formatHTML5, fully responsive
RedirectYes
StreamingYes
HostingExternal
Polite DownloadMax. 30 seconds
Fallback160×600 or 300×600 px as GIF, JPG or PNG (non-scaling)

Advertorials

PropertySpecification
LengthUnlimited
ContentMust be unique; no third-party rights
ImagesGIF, JPG, PNG; max. width 1,200 px; web-optimized
Image rightsMust be with customer or clarified
VideosOnly via YouTube or Vimeo embedding
LinksDepending on booking, up to 3 links
External TrackingNot possible

Newsletter

PortalFormatSpecificationsDelivery
queer.deStandalone HTMLWidth 1,000 px; alternatively HTML with physically delivered images; no external scripts3 days before publication
GRINDRTeaser image + HTMLTeaser image 320×480 px; free HTML file without external scripts3 days before publication
All othersStandalone HTMLWidth 600 px including physically delivered images; no external scripts3 days before publication

Questions about ad materials?

For technical questions about ad materials, special formats or portal-specific requirements, we are directly available to assist you.

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