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Facebook Instant Experience (Canvas) Ads: Setup Guide

Instant Experience (formerly Canvas) ads open a full-screen interactive landing page within the Facebook app. They load 15× faster than mobile web pages. Build in Ads Manager using templates (Storefront, Lookbook, Customer Acquisition, Storytelling) or custom layout. Add images, videos, carousels, p

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Instant Experience (formerly Canvas) ads open a full-screen interactive landing page within the Facebook app. They load 15× faster than mobile web pages. Build in Ads Manager using templates (Storefront, Lookbook, Customer Acquisition, Storytelling) or custom layout. Add images, videos, carousels, product catalogues, text blocks, and CTA buttons. Users swipe and tap through the experience without leaving Facebook. Best for showcasing product collections, immersive brand storytelling, and converting users who are unlikely to wait for an external page to load.

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Instant Experience (formerly Canvas) ads open a full-screen interactive landing page within the Facebook app. They load 15× faster than mobile web pages. Build in Ads Manager using templates (Storefront, Lookbook, Customer Acquisition, Storytelling) or custom layout. Add images, videos, carousels, product catalogues, text blocks, and CTA buttons. Users swipe and tap through the experience without leaving Facebook. Best for showcasing product collections, immersive brand storytelling, and converting users who are unlikely to wait for an external page to load.

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