# Turn a link into a video ad

> Turn a URL into a video ad for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, Meta and LinkedIn. Paste your link and Filmagic builds a 15 to 30 second branded ad cut to music, exported in 9:16, 1:1 and 16:9 from one edit.

Canonical: https://filmagic.app/url-to-video-ad
Last updated: 2026-10-31

Paste your product or landing page URL. Filmagic builds a short ad from your headline, screens and brand, cut to music, and exports it in every shape your placements need.


## What makes a video ad work in a feed

> **The short version:** a hook in the first two seconds, one clear product shot, one benefit, and a call to action. 15 seconds for most placements.

- **Hook fast.** Your sharpest line in the first two seconds.
- **Show the product.** A real screen or product photo, not a stock clip.
- **Sound off by default.** Every important word goes on screen.
- **One ask.** A single call to action and your address.

## Which link to use

| You sell | Paste |
| --- | --- |
| Software or an app | Your homepage or the landing page the ad will link to. See [landing page to video](https://filmagic.app/landing-page-to-video). |
| A physical product | The product page. Filmagic uses its photos, price and rating. See [product page to video ad](https://filmagic.app/product-url-to-video). |
| An offer or event | The page with the price, date or venue |

## Sizes for each placement

| Placement | Shape | Length |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reels, TikTok, Shorts, Stories | 9:16 | 15 s |
| Meta and LinkedIn feeds | 1:1 | 15 to 30 s |
| YouTube and X | 16:9 | 15 to 30 s |

All three from one edit.



## Frequently asked questions

### How long should a video ad be?

15 seconds is a safe default for feed placements. Use 30 seconds when the first two seconds already hold attention.

### Can I test different hooks?

Yes. Change the first line or the first screen and export again for each version you want to test.

### Do I need my own music?

No. Each template comes with its own score, and you can switch tracks in the editor.