Snapchat Ads
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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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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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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.
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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.

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