> ## 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.

# Creating Video Ads

> Create AI-powered video ads from a product page, by cloning a competitor ad, from templates, or with a UGC avatar.

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

## Creation Methods

From **Canvas > Video Ads**, choose how you want to create:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Product Page" icon="globe" href="/guides/create/product-to-video">
    Paste a product or landing page URL. AI creates a video ad from it automatically. **Most popular.**
  </Card>

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

  <Card title="Clone a Video Ad" icon="clone" href="/guides/create/clone-video-ad">
    Paste any video ad URL or upload a file. AI recreates it for your brand. **Competitor Clone.**
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### 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](/guides/create/clone-video-ad) 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 Ratio     | Best 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
* **Edit the video** — open the built-in [Video Editor](/guides/create/video-editor) to trim, add captions, layer overlays, or generate an AI voiceover before launching

## 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate Your Video">
    Create a video using any method — Product Page, UGC Avatar, Clone, or Template.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for Rendering">
    The lip-sync render processes in the background. You'll see a progress indicator while it works.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download or Use">
    Once complete, the final rendered video replaces the preview. Download it or save it to your Media Library for campaigns.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Render Credit Costs

Lip-sync rendering is charged separately from video generation:

| Video Duration       | Render Cost   |
| -------------------- | ------------- |
| **Up to 10 seconds** | 2,200 credits |
| **Up to 15 seconds** | 3,200 credits |
| **Up to 30 seconds** | 6,400 credits |

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## 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