You already have an idea, maybe even some visuals, and you just want to create a video ad. You can do that in Zeely. There are several ways to do it, and we’ll walk you through each one.
Here's how:
Create without a product using Video ad
Log in to your Zeely account: https://app.zeely.ai/
In the left-hand menu, go to Marketing tools → Video ads. Then, choose Video ad.
In the workspace window, upload your product or service photo.
Select a reference. A reference guides the concept, composition, and presentation of your Video ad. Browse the available examples and choose one that fits the product or service shown in your uploaded image.
Select a category at the top to narrow down the library:
All: Browse every available reference.
Product showcase: Put a physical product at the center of the video and demonstrate what makes it useful or appealing.
Service showcase: Present a service, explain what it offers, and show how it can help the customer.
Fashion try-on: Show clothing, shoes, jewelry, or accessories worn by a person.
Talking head: Feature a presenter speaking directly to the viewer.
Digital demo: Demonstrate an app, website, platform, or another digital product.
Podcast: Present the message as a podcast conversation or recorded discussion.
Before & after: Compare two states to highlight a transformation, improvement, or result.
Street interview: Deliver the message through an informal interview or conversation in a public setting.
TV show: Place the presentation in a broadcast or studio-style setting.
Public speaking: Show a presenter addressing an audience on a stage or at an event.
Outdoor activities: Build the video around an outdoor setting, activity, or lifestyle scene.
Native mention: Introduce the product naturally within the scene instead of making it the sole focus.
Hidden camera: Create a candid scene from a discreet or first-person perspective.
ASMR: Focus on close-up actions, textures, and sensory details associated with ASMR-style content.
Then dive into a couple of details:
Choose an AI avatar. If you are unsure which one to use, leave the field as it is. Zeely will analyze your product and select a suitable AI personality to present it.
Add a prompt if you want something specific to appear in the video, or leave the field empty, letting AI pull the details for you out of the photo.
Select an AI model (Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2, or GPT Image 2).
Choose the number of outputs.
Click Create start image and wait about 30 seconds. Once the start image is ready, review it, and click Create video.
Set up your video to match your vision. Start with the general settings:
Select the AI model for video generation.
Start with the Hook script. This is the opening line of your video, so make it attention-grabbing and encourage viewers to keep watching.
Write or generate a script for your AI influencer.
Add your own prompt or leave the field blank without worrying about it — Zeely can do it for you.
Go to audio:
Choose the voice and its intonation.
Adjust the accent.
Pick an emotion you want to show.
Then move to Captions:
Toggle captions off or on.
Choose their position: top, center, or bottom.
Select a color, or use the color wheel to find the one you like.
Move to the Hook headline to customize the text shown at the beginning of your video. Choose a style, then adjust the font, size, alignment, colors, and position to match your brand.
Your video will be ready in about 10 minutes. Head to Projects to find your finished video. Zeely will also send you a notification as soon as it’s ready, so you won’t miss it.
Create without a product using Talking-head video
In the left-hand menu, go to Marketing tools → Video ads.
Choose Talking-head video.
In the product section, select Import new product.
In the window:
Paste your product link to let AI import the details automatically, or add them manually instead.
Upload photos.
Include key information like features, benefits, materials, or color.
Fill in the fields under Market intelligence, or let AI generate the details based on the information you added above.
You’ll be redirected to a quick setup screen. Take a look:
Zeely will automatically select an AI avatar. If you want to change it, click See all and filter by gender, age, pose, ethnicity, style, or mood.
Review or add a script. Tap Play to listen to how it sounds.
Check your images. If you don’t have enough, click Generate to create additional visuals automatically. To edit the media, tap the pencil icon on the right.
Optionally, add a visual hook. This is a short, attention-grabbing moment at the start, like a UGC-style clip or a meme.
When everything is ready, click Generate. The video will take about 10 minutes to process. You’ll receive a notification once it’s ready.
Create without a product using Animated image
In the left-hand menu, go to Marketing tools → Explore all tools → Video ads.
Choose Animated image.
In the product section, select Import new product. Then, in the window:
Paste your product link to let AI import the details automatically, or add them manually instead.
Upload photos.
Include key information like features, benefits, materials, or color
Fill in the fields under Market intelligence, or let AI generate the details based on the information you added above.
Click Continue. Then, you’ll be redirected to the creative page, where you can:
If you’d like, add a reference. Choose one from the library or upload your own. You can use templates for products, services, or any visual style you like. Not sure what to pick? You can leave it blank, and Zeely will take care of it for you.
Select an AI model.
Click Create start image and wait about 40 seconds.
Once the image is ready, click Create video. In video settings, you can:
Edit the prompt.
Choose the AI model.
Set the duration (5 or 10 seconds).
Click Create video and then wait a bit. Your video will be ready in about 5 minutes.
We’ve walked you through three ways to create a video ad on Zeely without setting up a product. We hope your videos bring you plenty of views, clicks, and orders, so don’t forget to share them on social media. And if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team via in-app chat or at [email protected].