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Video ads consistently outperform static images on Meta. AdStellar makes it easy to create professional video ads without a production team.

Creation Methods

From Creative Hub > Video Ads, choose how you want to create:

Browse & Recreate from Templates

Below the creation methods, you can browse a library of trending, proven video ad styles:
  1. Pick a category (Hook, Viral, SALE, Clothing, etc.) to filter templates
  2. Browse available templates — each shows a preview
  3. Click Recreate on a template you like
  4. Add your product details and images
  5. Customize the messaging and settings
  6. Generate your video
Templates are pre-tested formats optimized for engagement and conversions.

Clone a Video Ad

Have a competitor ad or a video style you want to replicate? Clone it:
  1. Select Clone a Video Ad on the Video Ads page
  2. Upload the video file (.mp4, .mov, .webm)
  3. AI analyzes the video’s structure, script, and style
  4. Select your product and customize the details
  5. Generate — AI creates a new video inspired by the original, featuring your product and branding
Competitor branding is automatically detected and replaced with yours. See the full Clone a Video Ad guide for a detailed walkthrough.

Video Settings

  • Aspect ratio — Choose based on where the ad will run (Feed, Stories, Reels)
  • Duration — Set how long the final video should be
  • Variations — Generate multiple versions to A/B test

Aspect Ratio Guide

Aspect RatioBest For
1:1 (Square)Facebook Feed, Instagram Feed
4:5 (Portrait)Facebook Feed, Instagram Feed
9:16 (Vertical)Stories, Reels, TikTok
16:9 (Landscape)In-stream, Audience Network

After Generation

Video rendering typically takes 2–5 minutes depending on complexity. Once complete:
  • Watch the preview in the results view
  • Download the video to your computer
  • Save to Media Library for use in campaigns
  • Save to Project to organize with related creatives

Preview and Final Render

When you generate a video, the initial result is a preview. Previews are ready quickly and let you evaluate the content, but lip movements and audio may not be fully polished.

Rendering the Final Video

To get the highest quality output, click Render Final Video after reviewing the preview. The final render applies pro lip-sync processing that:
  • Precisely aligns lip movements to the spoken audio
  • Polishes audio quality for a natural, professional result
  • Produces the final production-ready video
Rendering typically takes 1–3 minutes per video.

How to Render

1

Generate Your Video

Create a video using any method — Product Page, UGC Avatar, Clone, or Template.
2

Review the Preview

Watch the preview to make sure the content, pacing, and style are right. The preview badge indicates the video has not been lip-sync rendered yet.
3

Click Render Final Video

When you’re happy with the preview, click Render Final Video. A confirmation dialog shows the credit cost based on video duration.
4

Wait for Rendering

The lip-sync render processes in the background. You’ll see a progress indicator while it works.
5

Download or Use

Once complete, the final rendered video replaces the preview. Download it or save it to your Media Library for campaigns.

Render Credit Costs

Lip-sync rendering is charged separately from video generation:
Video DurationRender Cost
Up to 10 seconds20 credits
Up to 15 seconds40 credits
Up to 30 seconds60 credits
Rendering is optional. You can download and use preview videos without rendering, but rendered videos will have significantly better lip-sync accuracy and audio quality.

Best Practices

  • Start with templates — They’re the fastest path to a polished video ad
  • Clone competitor winners — Spot an ad that’s working? Clone the style for your brand
  • Keep videos under 30 seconds — Shorter videos perform better on Meta
  • Use clear product shots — Crisp images translate better into video
  • Test multiple aspect ratios — Run the same creative in different formats to find what performs best