MakeThisVid is an AI Story ad maker that generates vertical 9:16 video ads for Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories from a text prompt or uploaded photo — 8 seconds, 1080p, with audio — in under two minutes. The 9:16 vertical format is available alongside standard 16:9 landscape. Commercial use is licensed on every paid plan.

AI Story Ad Maker

Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories are the highest-engagement ad placements on Meta — but they require vertical video, which most brands don't have in volume. MakeThisVid generates 9:16 vertical video ads from a text prompt or your existing photography in under two minutes. The vertical format is available now. Select 9:16 before generating — your output will be optimized for full-screen Stories playback on Instagram and Facebook. Generate product reveals, brand awareness clips, limited-time offer creatives, and lifestyle content in the vertical format that Stories demand.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Start with a plan or credit pack

    Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits), Standard ($29.99/mo, 50 credits), Pro ($79.99/mo, 200 credits). One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits. Commercial use is included on every plan.

  2. Select 9:16 vertical format

    On the Create page, select the 9:16 aspect ratio before generating. This produces the full-screen vertical format required for Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories ad placements.

  3. Choose Text → Video or Photo → Video

    Describe a vertical composition in text — think top-to-bottom visual flow, subject centered — or upload a portrait-orientation photo (JPG/PNG/WebP, max 10 MB). Both modes work with 9:16.

  4. Write a Story-optimized motion prompt

    Stories are full-screen and fast. Write for vertical visual flow: subject centered, motion that fills the frame. E.g. "Vertical frame, product in center, slow zoom in, minimal clean background, bold colors, high visual impact." Strong subject contrast and centered composition work best.

  5. Generate and deploy to Meta Ads Manager

    Download the 9:16 MP4. Upload to Meta Ads Manager and select Instagram Stories or Facebook Stories as your placement. Commercial use is included on every plan.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Instagram Stories product ads

Generate vertical product video ads for Instagram Stories — the highest-reach full-screen placement on Instagram. Product reveals, lifestyle clips, and offer-specific creative in 9:16 format.

Facebook Stories brand awareness

Run vertical brand awareness clips on Facebook Stories, targeting relevant audiences with full-screen immersive creative — without a vertical video production shoot.

Limited-time offer and flash sale creatives

Generate quick vertical video creative for flash sales, limited-time offers, and seasonal promotions. From concept to downloadable MP4 in under two minutes — fast enough to match your promotion timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The 9:16 vertical aspect ratio is available alongside the standard 16:9 landscape. Select your aspect ratio on the Create page before generating.
Instagram Stories ads are 9:16 (1080 x 1920 pixels). MakeThisVid generates at 1080p — which maps to 1080 x 1920 in 9:16 — meeting Instagram's Stories ad specification.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Download the MP4 and run it as a paid Instagram Stories or Facebook Stories ad without additional licensing.
8 seconds by default (6 seconds is also available). Instagram Stories ads can run up to 60 seconds per card, but 8-second clips are well within spec and optimal for high-completion, high-attention placements.
Yes. Upload any JPG, PNG, or WebP image (up to 10 MB) in Photo → Video mode. If your source image is landscape, the 9:16 output will crop and recompose — for best results, use a portrait-oriented photo with centered subject.
From $0.40 per 720p video on the Pro plan ($79.99/mo, 200 credits) to $0.75 on Lite ($14.99/mo, 20 credits). 1080p costs 2 credits. One-time packs start at $9.99 for 5 credits.
Yes. Generate multiple 9:16 vertical videos from the same concept with different visual treatments — colors, motion style, subject — and A/B test them in Meta Ads Manager. Each 720p render costs 1 credit.

Generate your first vertical Story ad

Describe the scene or upload a photo. 45–90 seconds to a 9:16 1080p MP4 — ready for Instagram and Facebook Stories.

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