You can begin creating a video ad in 2 ways:
From the Home page - click the Create AI video ad with images button.
2. From the Videos section - in your Zeely app, go to the AI Videos tab (bottom play symbol), select Creator's kit, then tap Create AI video ad with images.
3. From the Videos section - in your Zeely app, go to the AI Videos tab (bottom play symbol), select Projects, then tap New Video and Create AI video ad with images.
Select your product you want to promote and click Continue in the bottom right corner.
Choose your AI Avatar that will represent your business in the video and click Continue in the bottom right corner.
Pick a Template that suits your brand style, then Click Continue in the bottom right corner
Select high-quality images for your video. You can choose from existing store images or upload new ones. Once you've selected the images, tap Continue to proceed.
Choose the hook (the first 2–3 seconds of your video). Choose the hook that best fits your message and tap Add to Video. If you prefer to proceed without a hook, tap Skip.
Hook grabs the viewer’s attention and stops them from scrolling.
We recommend using a hook when creating video ads for Facebook or Instagram. These platforms are scroll-heavy, and attention spans are short so your video needs to stand out instantly.
There're 2 types of hooks available:
UGC hook mimics a real customer starting a video - casual, natural, and relatable. It might start with something simple like "Hmm..." or a surprised reaction. UGC hooks are ideal for beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products; services and personal coaching, products where real experience matters.
Meme-style hook uses humor, trends, or familiar social media formats. These hooks are best for younger audiences or fun, everyday products, brands with a casual or fun tone.
Choose your script style. In the Script section, you now have five storytelling formats:
Custom script - write your own script or enter a custom prompt for AI to generate it.
Problem & Solution – highlight how your product solves a specific problem.
Product Overview – focus on features and benefits.
Three Reasons Why – present the top three reasons to buy.
Stop Doing This… Do That – use contrast messaging for stronger impact.
Choose your subtitle style — font and background color that match your brand tone and ensure readability. Then tap Continue.
Choose the background music that fits your video mood. Preview tracks by clicking the play icon. Once you’ve found the perfect tune, tap Continue.
Preview your selected options before rendering. Make any necessary adjustments, then tap Continue.
A pop-up will show your video balance and expiration of your credits. Click Render for 1 Credit to start generating your video.
Video rendering. Your video may take up to 15 minutes to generate. You’ll receive a notification in the web version and to your email once it’s ready.
Tip: Experiment with different avatars, scripts, and templates to find what works best for your audience.