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TL;DR
- Biteable is a video ad maker: start from a ready-to-edit ad template or let the AI Ad Generator build several ads for you.
- Start with a template, or with your business info and an ad type (awareness, explainer or promo).
- Get finished, fully editable video ads with your brand colors and logo.
- Try it with a free 7-day trial. No credit card required.
What are video ads?
Video ads are short videos a business pays to show on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, or on other websites. They play in social feeds, in stories, or before and during other videos. Businesses use them to build awareness and to drive clicks, leads and sales.
With Biteable, you make the ad, download it, and upload it to the ad platform where you want it to run.
How to make a video ad with Biteable
Start a free 7-day trial or log in to Biteable.
Pick an ad template, or open the AI Ad Generator and choose an awareness, explainer or promo ad.
Add your text, footage, music and voice over, or enter your business info and generate your ads.
Apply your brand. Biteable fetches your colors and logo from your website.
Add large on-screen text so the ad makes sense with the sound off. On the Premium and Business plans you can also add AI Captions. You can include them in the downloaded MP4 or export them as SRT and VTT files.
Download the video and upload it to Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn or another ad platform. Downloading videos needs a paid plan.
For goal setting, scripting and testing, read the step-by-step guide to planning a video ad.
Getting started
Make AI video ads with the AI Ad Generator
The AI Ad Generator makes video ads from a few details about your business. Choose an awareness, explainer or promo ad, tell it what your business does, and it generates multiple ads in under a minute. You don’t need any video editing experience.
Every ad is fully editable, so you can change the text, visuals, colors and branding in the Biteable editor. You can run the ads as paid ads on Meta, Google and other platforms, with no restrictions on how you use them.
If you test ad creative, the AI Ad Generator gives you several versions to compare from one short form. Run them side by side and keep the message that gets the best results.
See how the AI Ad Generator works, or create video ads with AI for your business.
Make every ad look like your brand
- Your brand, fetched from your website. Biteable pulls your colors and logo from your URL and applies them to every video. Pro saves one brand profile, and Premium and Business save up to 20.
- AI Captions. Generate captions automatically, edit them, and download them as SRT and VTT files. AI Captions are on the Premium and Business plans.
- Music. Pick a royalty-free track from Biteable’s music library.
- Voice over. Type your script and use AI Voice Over text-to-speech voices, or upload your own recording with Voice Over.
Video ads for every platform
Each page below covers one platform or one part of the job in more detail.
Facebook video ads
Make ads for Facebook feeds, stories and in-stream video, with captions for sound-off viewing.
YouTube video ads
Learn the YouTube ad formats and how to run a video ad in Google Ads.
LinkedIn video ads
Make video ads for B2B buyers and check the current LinkedIn specs.
Instagram video ads
Make feed and story ads for Instagram.
Video ad examples
See real video ads, what each one does well, and Biteable ad templates you can edit.
AI Ad Generator
Generate multiple video ads from your business info in under a minute.
Also see Twitter video ads, commercials and Instagram story ads.
The basics
Start from a video ad template
A template gives you a finished ad structure, so you only swap in your own words, footage and colors. Each one below is built for a common kind of ad. If you want an advertisement video maker that doesn’t need editing skills, pick the closest template, edit it and download it.
- Business Ad. Tell people who you are and what you offer.
- Restaurant Ad. Promote your dishes and special offers.
- Video Ad Template for Tradespeople. Show off your trade skills and services.
- Event Ad. Get the word out about your next event.
- Funky Sloth Ad. A short promo for a service business.
- Recruiting Ad. Attract job candidates, then share it on LinkedIn.
- Eager Dog Ad. An upbeat marketing ad. Edit the text, colors and music, or add your own photos and footage.
- Funny Commercial. A humorous ad for brands that want a lighter touch.
What kinds of video ads can you make?
- Social media video ads for feeds and stories
- In-stream ads that play with YouTube videos
- Product ads and promo videos
- Event ads for launches, sales and open days
- Recruiting ads for open roles
- Landing page videos that explain your offer
- Short ads of 15 seconds or less
You can make video ads for small business marketing without an editor or a big budget. Read how to make a good video ad on a small budget.
Why businesses make video ads with Biteable
Speed
Start from a template, or get AI Ad Generator ads in under a minute.
No editing skills needed
Templates, pre-built scenes and AI tools handle the design work for you.
On brand every time
Biteable fetches your brand from your website and applies it to every video.
Clickable CTAs and view analytics
When you share a video with its Biteable link, you can add a clickable call-to-action button and see views, engagement and viewer locations. These features work on Biteable share links, not inside Meta or Google ads.
Biteable is trusted by over 9 million users at 10,000+ companies, including Nike, Amazon and Siemens.
Video ads FAQ
What are video ads?
Video ads are short videos that businesses pay to show on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, or on websites. They play in feeds, in stories, or before and during other videos. Businesses use them to build awareness and drive clicks, leads and sales.
How do I make a video ad for my business?
Pick an ad template or open the AI Ad Generator in Biteable. Add your text, footage and brand, then download the video and upload it to the ad platform you use. To plan your goal, script and testing first, read our guide to making a video ad.
How can I create my own ad?
Use an online video ad maker with ready-made templates, so you don't start from a blank screen. In Biteable, you pick a template or generate ads with the AI Ad Generator, then edit the text, scenes, colors and music yourself. You don't need editing experience.
Can I try Biteable's video ad maker for free?
Yes. You can start a free 7-day trial with no credit card required. You only enter card details if you choose a paid plan, and you need a paid plan to download videos. See pricing for what each plan includes.
What makes a good video ad?
A good video ad grabs attention in the first few seconds, sticks to one message, works with the sound off, and ends with one clear call to action. Show your product or offer early, use captions or on-screen text, and hold the final frame long enough to read.
How long should a video ad be?
Keep it short and put your main point in the first few seconds. For feed and story ads, 15 seconds or less is a good starting point. Meta recommends a 15-second maximum for in-stream ads. Each platform sets its own limits, so check our Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn pages.
How do I make a short advertisement?
Hook viewers right away and show the problem and your answer to it early. Keep each scene short, end with a clear call to action, and add captions for sound-off viewing. If pacing is hard, start from a template and edit it. Read more on the art of short ads.
Can AI make video ads?
Yes. Biteable's AI Ad Generator makes video ads from your business info. You choose an awareness, explainer or promo ad, describe your business, and it generates multiple ads in under a minute. You can edit every ad. Learn more about the AI Ad Generator.
Can I use Biteable video ads on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn?
Yes. Download your video and upload it to Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads or LinkedIn. Ads made with the AI Ad Generator can run as paid ads on Meta, Google and more, with no usage restrictions. See our guides to Facebook video ads, YouTube video ads and LinkedIn video ads.
Where can I find video ad examples?
Our video ad examples page shows real video ads and what each one does well. It also lists Biteable ad templates you can edit to make your own version.
Make your next video ad with Biteable
Enter a few details about your business and get multiple editable video ads in under a minute.
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