MakeThisVid is a Google Ads video maker that generates YouTube and Google Display video ad creative from a text prompt or photo — 8-second 1080p clips with audio — in under two minutes. Commercial use is licensed on every plan.

Google Ads Video Maker: Create YouTube & Google Display Video Ads

Google Ads video formats — YouTube pre-roll, YouTube non-skippable bumper ads, and Demand Gen — require video creative that hooks in the first 5 seconds or less. MakeThisVid generates short, punchy video clips ready for Google Ads in under two minutes. One credit produces a polished 8-second 1080p clip. Upload to Google Ads Manager, pair with your targeting, and put your product in front of high-intent YouTube viewers without a video production budget.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Choose a product photo or write a scene prompt

    Use a product photo, brand visual, or service scene (JPG/PNG/WebP, max 10 MB). Or write a text prompt describing the key ad moment — product, context, and hook.

  2. Choose your mode

    Photo → Video: animates your product or brand photo. Text → Video: generates a brand or product scene from scratch — ideal for concept campaigns, service businesses, or keyword-targeted content.

  3. Write a Google Ads-optimized prompt

    YouTube viewers skip at 5 seconds — make the first frame unmissable. E.g. "Dramatic product reveal, hero shot of the product, high-contrast lighting, slow push-in, premium and confident, immediately compelling first frame." Optimize for the first 5 seconds.

  4. Generate at 720p or 1080p

    1 credit per 720p video, 2 credits per 1080p. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds. Credits refund automatically on failure.

  5. Upload to Google Ads

    Download the MP4 and upload to Google Ads via the Shared Library > Video ads section, or directly when creating a video campaign. Use for TrueView In-Stream, bumper ads, or Demand Gen campaigns. Commercial use included.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

YouTube bumper ads (6-second)

YouTube bumper ads are non-skippable 6-second pre-rolls. MakeThisVid's 8-second clips can be trimmed to 6 seconds in any video editor, or run as 8-second non-skippable ads in Demand Gen campaigns.

YouTube TrueView In-Stream ads

Generate a punchy product hook video to run as a TrueView skippable pre-roll. The goal: a compelling first 5 seconds that earns a click-through before the skip button appears.

Demand Gen video creative

Google's Demand Gen campaigns run video across YouTube, Gmail, and Discover. Generate a library of short product or brand videos to populate Demand Gen ad sets and let Google's algorithm identify top performers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Google Ads accepts MP4 (H.264), minimum 720p, 16:9 aspect ratio for YouTube placements. MakeThisVid generates 16:9 video at 720p or 1080p, 24fps, with audio included — meeting Google Ads video specs.
YouTube bumper ads are 6 seconds. MakeThisVid generates 8-second clips. Trim the last 2 seconds in any video editor (CapCut, Adobe Premiere, iMovie) to create a 6-second bumper ad. Or run the full 8-second clip in Demand Gen or TrueView non-skippable placements.
Hook in the first 3 seconds before the skip button appears. E.g. "High-impact product reveal, bold lighting, no slow build — immediate visual interest in the first frame." Cut slow intros and make the opening frame your strongest visual.
Yes. Google Display Network accepts responsive display ads with video assets. Upload your MP4 to a responsive display ad unit in Google Ads and Google will match it to relevant inventory.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. Run the generated video in any paid Google Ads campaign without additional licensing.
From $0.40 per 720p 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.
This page covers the full Google Ads ecosystem — YouTube, Demand Gen, and Google Display Network — as a unified campaign management angle. The YouTube Ad Maker page focuses specifically on YouTube platform creative and audience strategies.

Generate your first Google Ads video

Drop a product photo or describe the scene. 45–90 seconds to a downloadable MP4 — ready for YouTube and Google Ads.

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