> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.adstellar.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your First Video Ad

> Turn your product into a professional video ad with AI.

AdStellar makes it easy to create video ads without a production team. Choose from three creation methods or browse trending templates.

## Choose a Creation Method

From the **Canvas > Video Ads** tab, pick how you want to create:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Product Page" icon="globe">
    Paste a product or landing page URL. AI creates a video ad from it automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="UGC Avatar" icon="user">
    An AI actor naturally presents your product in an authentic talking-head video.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Clone a Video Ad" icon="clone">
    Upload a competitor's video ad or any video you like. AI recreates it for your brand.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

You can also browse **video templates** below the creation cards to recreate a proven style.

## Step-by-Step: Using a Video Template

The easiest way to get started with video ads:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Canvas">
    Click **Canvas** in the left sidebar, then select the **Video Ads** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Browse Templates">
    Scroll through the available video templates by category (Hook, Viral, SALE, etc.). Each template shows a preview so you can see the style and pacing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a Template">
    Click on a template you like. You'll see a full preview and can choose to recreate it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Your Product">
    Select a product from your catalog, or enter your product details manually. Provide your product images and key selling points.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize Details">
    Adjust the headline, body text, and call-to-action. Choose your preferred aspect ratio for the final video.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate">
    Click **Generate** and wait for your video to render. Video generation typically takes 2–5 minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and Render">
    Watch the preview of your generated video. For the best quality, click **Render Final Video** to apply pro lip-sync processing. Then download or save to your Media Library.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step-by-Step: Clone a Video Ad

Spotted a competitor ad that's performing well? Clone its style for your brand:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Clone a Video Ad">
    On the Video Ads tab, click the **Clone a Video Ad** card (labeled "Competitor Clone").
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload the Source Video">
    Upload a video file (`.mp4`, `.mov`, or `.webm`, up to 500 MB). You can also reuse a previously analyzed video.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Analyze the Video">
    Click **Analyze Video**. AI breaks down the video's structure, script, and visual style. This takes about 30–60 seconds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Your Product">
    Choose which product to feature in the recreated video.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize and Generate">
    Adjust the messaging and visual details, upload your product images, then click **Generate**. AI produces a new video inspired by the original, using your product and branding.
  </Step>
</Steps>

For a full walkthrough of every step, see the [Clone a Video Ad guide](/guides/create/clone-video-ad).

## Preview vs. Final Render

When you generate a video, the initial result is a preview. Previews let you quickly evaluate the content and style. To get the polished, production-ready version, click **Render Final Video** — this applies pro lip-sync processing that aligns lip movements to the audio for a natural result. Rendering costs additional credits based on video duration. See [Render Credit Costs](/guides/create/video-ads#render-credit-costs) for pricing.

## Tips for Better Results

* **Start with templates** — Templates are pre-tested and optimized for engagement. They're the fastest path to a high-quality video ad.
* **Clone what works** — If a competitor ad is winning, clone the style and make it your own.
* **Use clear product images** — Crisp, well-lit product shots translate better into video.
* **Try multiple aspect ratios** — Different placements (Feed, Stories, Reels) work best with different aspect ratios.
* **Always render the final video** — Lip-sync rendering makes a significant difference in quality.

## What's Next?

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  <Card title="Create a UGC Avatar Ad" icon="user" href="/getting-started/create-ugc-avatar-ad">
    Generate a realistic UGC-style avatar video.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Launch a Campaign" icon="rocket" href="/guides/launch/overview">
    Use your video to launch a Meta ad campaign.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>