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Video Ad Maker

Create compelling video ads in minutes. Pictory turns scripts, ideas, and visuals into structured ads with captions, narration, and optional AI-generated imagery—helping you launch campaigns faster.


Rated 4.7/5 on Capterra

  • Text to video

  • URL to video

  • AI video editor

  • Summarize video

  • Audio to video

  • Images to video

  • PPT to video

  • Record

Text to Video Generator

Turn prompts, text, scripts, articles, or blog posts into videos with AI-selected visuals, voiceovers, and audio tracks in minutes.

  • Text to video

  • URL to video

  • AI video editor

  • Summarize video

  • Audio to video

  • Images to video

  • PPT to video

  • Record

Text to Video Generator

Turn prompts, text, scripts, articles, or blog posts into videos with AI-selected visuals, voiceovers, and audio tracks in minutes.

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A Faster Way to Create Video Ads

Producing video ads traditionally requires editing experience, creative resources, and long production times. Pictory removes these barriers by generating ad-ready scenes from your text or media automatically. Layout structures are applied during creation, and you can adjust them anytime. When you need imagery, the Visuals tab in AI Studio helps you create or refine visuals using simple prompts.

Introduction to Idea to Video using AI
Benefits of Idea to Video

Why This Tool Helps You Produce Ads More Efficiently

Good ads need strong visuals, tight pacing, and clear messaging. Pictory automates this process by building scenes, applying layouts, adding captions, and generating natural-sounding narration. You can quickly refine copy, enhance visuals, and export multiple variations for testing—making ad production fast and flexible.

The Features That Make Video Ad Creation Easy

Explore tools designed to simplify and speed up ad production.

Script-to-Ad Builder

Turn product descriptions, hooks, or scripts into ad scenes.

Ad-Optimized Layouts

Use layout structures that highlight messaging and CTAs.

Editable Drafts - AI Video Editor

AI Voice Narration

Add natural-sounding narration for product or brand ads.

Visuals Tab (AI Studio)

Generate or improve ad visuals through prompt-based tools.

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Caption Tools

Add clear, accessible captions automatically.

Multi Language Translating

Multi-Format Export

Export vertical, square, or widescreen ad formats.

Each of these features ensures your idea evolves into a polished video workflow that aligns with your goals and platform strategy.

Start Creating Your Video Ad

Add your script, key points, or media. Pictory builds structured ad scenes automatically, helping you create messaging that fits your audience and placement. Enhance visuals inside the Visuals tab and refine pacing before exporting.

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Personalize Your Idea to Video

Personalize Every Part of Your Ad

Customize layouts, fonts, colors, captions, pacing, and voiceovers. Regenerate visuals, rewrite text instantly, and create multiple variants for A/B testing—all inside an intuitive editor.

How to Build a Video Ad in 4 Steps

Step 1

Add Your Script or Idea

Enter your message, product copy, or key talking points.

Idea to Video Script Generator AI

Step 2

Generate Your Ad Structure

Pictory creates scenes, applies layout presets, and formats your messaging.

Step 3

Refine and Enhance

Update layouts, regenerate visuals, adjust pacing, or add narration.

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Step 4

Export for Your Ad Platform

Download vertical, square, or widescreen ad formats ready for publishing.

Create Ads for Any Region or Language

Add scripts or captions in multiple languages. Pictory adapts voiceovers, text placement, and pacing so your ads feel natural in every market.

AI Video Editor - Localization and Global Reach
Supported Platforms and Channels

Where Your Ads Can Be Shared

Export formats optimized for Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, YouTube Ads, Google Display, LinkedIn Ads, websites, landing pages, email campaigns, and more. Works with Make, Zapier, and Chrome extension workflows.

Why Marketers Choose This Video Ad Maker

  • Fastest way to turn ideas into videos
  • AI-generated scripts and visuals
  • Custom branding and layouts
  • Ideal for marketing, training, and education
  • Compatible with popular platforms
  • No technical skills required

Use Cases for Video Ad Maker

Marketing Campaigns:

Generate explainer videos or product teasers from your campaign concepts instantly.

Educational Tutorials

Turn lesson ideas into complete teaching videos with narration and visuals.

Corporate Training

Convert internal communication topics into polished instructional videos. 

Social Media Content

Create short-form videos tailored for brand awareness and audience engagement.

Get Started with the Video Ad Maker

Create high-impact video ads in minutes. Build and polish campaigns quickly using Pictory’s AI-powered tools.

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Video Ad Maker FAQs


What is Pictory’s Video Ad Maker?

It’s an online tool that helps you create video ads quickly using AI-assisted scene creation, layouts, captions, and narration.

Can it help with product visuals?

Yes. The Visuals tab in AI Studio allows you to generate or enhance visuals that support your ad messaging.

Can I adjust layouts?

Yes. Layouts are applied automatically and can be changed anytime in the editor.

Does it support vertical formats?

Yes. Export vertical, square, or widescreen ads for different placements.

Can I try the video ad maker for free?

Yes. A free trial allows you to explore core features before subscribing.

Are ads made with Pictory royalty-free?

Yes. All content created inside Pictory can be used commercially.

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