How should you tell your story?
Whether you want to use video, images or words – or a combination of those elements—there's a Facebook ad format for every business story. Our ad types for Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Audience Network put your goals front and centre, and they look great on every device.
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Photo
Photo ads offer a clean, simple format to feature engaging imagery and copy. Convey who you are and what you do through high-quality images or illustrations.
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Video
Tell your story with sight, sound and motion. Video ads come in a range of lengths and styles – from short, feed-based ads that you watch on the go, to longer videos that you watch on the sofa.
Stories
Stories are a customisable, edge-to-edge experience that lets you immerse people in your content. Tap into their passions and inspire them to take action on mobile.
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Messenger
Messenger ads help people start conversations with your business. Get personal with current or potential customers and add interactive or automated features.
Carousel
Carousel ads let you showcase up to ten images or videos in a single ad, each with its own link. Highlight different products or tell a brand story that develops across each card.
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Slideshow
Slideshow ads are video-like ads made of motion, sound and text. These lightweight clips help you tell your story beautifully across devices and connection speeds.
Collection
Collection ads let people discover, browse and buy what you offer. People can tap an ad to learn more about a specific product, all within a fast-loading experience.
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Playables
Playable ads offer people an interactive preview before they download an app. Find higher intent users for your app with this try-before-you-buy experience.
Add an Instant Experience to your ad.
Instant Experiences, formerly known as Canvas, allow you to create a full-screen, fast-loading destination designed for mobile, and add them to almost any ad format.