MakeThisVid generates YouTube video ads from a text prompt or product photo — 8-second MP4s at 720p or 1080p with audio, ready for YouTube bumper ads (6 seconds) and pre-roll placements via Google Ads. Commercial use is included on every plan.

YouTube Ad Maker: Create YouTube Video Ads with AI

YouTube bumper ads are unskippable 6-second clips — and the creative has to land instantly. MakeThisVid generates 8-second 1080p videos with audio from a single prompt, giving you slightly more than the minimum to trim down or run as a pre-roll. From prompt to downloadable MP4 in under two minutes.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Decide on bumper or pre-roll

    YouTube bumper ads are 6 seconds (non-skippable); in-stream pre-roll runs 15–30 seconds. MakeThisVid generates 8-second clips — ideal for bumpers and short pre-roll.

  2. Write a high-impact prompt

    For bumper ads, every second counts. Your prompt should produce a single strong visual and message. E.g. "Close-up of product, bold colors, fast camera pull-back to reveal brand name, punchy." Go to makethisvid.com/create and use Text → Video mode.

  3. Generate at 1080p

    YouTube recommends 1080p for video ads. Select 1080p (2 credits) for the highest quality output. Most renders complete in 45–90 seconds.

  4. Upload to Google Ads

    Download the MP4. Log in to Google Ads, create a video campaign, upload the file to YouTube, and set your targeting. Commercial use is licensed — no extra steps.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

YouTube bumper ads

Generate unskippable 8-second clips optimized for bumper ad placement. Trim in your editing tool if needed. High-frequency brand awareness at low CPM.

YouTube pre-roll

Create skippable in-stream pre-roll ads with a strong hook in the first 5 seconds. Use motion and product in the opening frame to hold attention before the skip button appears.

YouTube retargeting

Generate creative for retargeting campaigns targeting users who have visited your site or watched your content. Produce variations quickly to avoid ad fatigue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. MakeThisVid generates 8-second video clips from a text prompt or product photo. Download the MP4, upload it to YouTube via Google Ads, and run it as a bumper ad or pre-roll placement.
YouTube accepts MP4 (H.264) for video ads at 720p minimum. MakeThisVid generates 16:9 at 720p or 1080p with audio — meets YouTube's technical requirements for all ad formats.
YouTube bumper ads must be exactly 6 seconds. MakeThisVid generates 8-second clips — you can trim the last 2 seconds in a free editor (CapCut, DaVinci Resolve) if you need the exact bumper length, or run the full 8 seconds as a skippable pre-roll.
For bumper ads, make the prompt produce a single clear visual and message: product, motion, and a strong visual punctuation. Avoid slow buildups — the impact must land in the first 2 seconds. Words like "fast reveal," "bold close-up," "instant transformation" help.
Yes. Every plan and credit pack includes a commercial use license. You can run the generated video as a YouTube paid ad with no additional licensing.
Yes. Switch to Photo → Video mode, drop a product image (JPG/PNG/WebP, max 10 MB), and add a motion prompt. Our AI animates it into an 8-second video with audio.
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 per video — recommended for YouTube's quality standards.

Make your first YouTube video ad

Describe the scene or drop a product photo. 45 seconds to a downloadable 1080p MP4 — ready for Google Ads.

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