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Snapchat Ad Specs and Creative Guidelines

Video specs: 9:16 aspect ratio (1080×1920), 3-180 seconds (5-6 seconds for awareness, 15-30 seconds for conversion), MP4 or MOV, under 1GB. Image specs: 1080×1920, JPG or PNG. Headline: up to 34 characters. Brand name: up to 25 characters. CTA options: predefined (Shop Now, Learn More, Sign Up, etc.

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Quick summary

Video specs: 9:16 aspect ratio (1080×1920), 3-180 seconds (5-6 seconds for awareness, 15-30 seconds for conversion), MP4 or MOV, under 1GB. Image specs: 1080×1920, JPG or PNG. Headline: up to 34 characters. Brand name: up to 25 characters. CTA options: predefined (Shop Now, Learn More, Sign Up, etc.

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TL;DR

Video specs: 9:16 aspect ratio (1080×1920), 3-180 seconds (5-6 seconds for awareness, 15-30 seconds for conversion), MP4 or MOV, under 1GB. Image specs: 1080×1920, JPG or PNG. Headline: up to 34 characters. Brand name: up to 25 characters. CTA options: predefined (Shop Now, Learn More, Sign Up, etc.). All creative must be full-screen, vertical, and visually engaging from the first frame.


Overview

Video specs: 9:16 aspect ratio (1080×1920), 3-180 seconds (5-6 seconds for awareness, 15-30 seconds for conversion), MP4 or MOV, under 1GB. Image specs: 1080×1920, JPG or PNG. Headline: up to 34 characters. Brand name: up to 25 characters. CTA options: predefined (Shop Now, Learn More, Sign Up, etc.). All creative must be full-screen, vertical, and visually engaging from the first frame.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these 2 steps to complete this guide

  1. 1

    Best Practices

    Start with the recommended default settings and optimise based on data. Review performance metrics regularly. Make incremental changes. Document your configuration for reference.

  2. 2

    Common Issues and Solutions

    Check the platform's help centre for the latest troubleshooting guidance. Allow 24-48 hours for tracking data to populate. Ensure you have the correct permissions. Verify all integrations are active.

Frequently asked

Questions & answers

How long does setup take?

Most configurations take 10-30 minutes. Full optimisation is ongoing.

What budget should I start with?

Start with enough to generate 50+ conversions per week for effective algorithm learning.

When should I expect results?

Allow 2-4 weeks for the initial learning phase before making strategic decisions.

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