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Instagram ad generator

Instagram ad generator for the feed, Stories and Reels

On Instagram, ads that look like ads get skipped. Mako makes ads that feel like real posts: lifestyle photos, people talking to camera and tall videos for Stories and Reels, with captions written for you.

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Instagram ads that don't feel like ads

Post-style ads

Photos that look like a real person posted them, so people stop instead of scrolling past.

Stories and Reels

Tall 9:16 videos made to fill the screen, with subtitles for people watching on mute.

Captions that connect

Short captions or longer stories, written from what your buyers actually say.

Lifestyle post ad made by Mako
Post-style ad
Point-of-view post ad made by Mako
Post-style ad
Gym post ad made by Mako
Post-style ad

The feed

Posts that blend in and stand out

Mako makes post-style ads: a selfie, a moment at home, a product in someone's hand. They fit naturally between friends' posts, which is exactly why people stop to look.

  • Lifestyle and selfie-style images
  • Square and 4:5 sizes for the feed
  • Longer story captions that read like a post
AI UGC video
AI UGC video
Animated ad

Stories and Reels

Full-screen videos for Stories and Reels

Reels and Stories fill the whole phone screen. Mako makes tall videos with AI creators, animations and product clips, with subtitles already on.

  • 600+ real-looking AI creators
  • Videos of 15 to 30 seconds
  • Subtitles for watching without sound

Let Mako run · Example campaignLive

Goal
Sales
Where
Facebook and Instagram
Daily budget
$20 a day$16 to your ads · $4 Mako fee (Starter)
Ad account
Mako's agency accountNothing to set up

Run on Instagram

Live on Instagram without the setup

Instagram ads run through Meta, the same system as Facebook. Download your ads and upload them in Ads Manager, or let Mako run them on its agency ad accounts across Facebook and Instagram.

  • One ad, shown on Facebook and Instagram
  • Pick sales, leads or website visits
  • Daily budget of up to $200

How it works

How to make Instagram ads with AI in 4 steps

  1. 1 min

    Paste your link

    Mako learns your product and your style.

  2. 1 min

    Pick feed, Stories or Reels

    Or let Mako make a mix for you.

  3. Minutes

    Mako makes the ads

    Images, videos and captions, sized for Instagram.

  4. 1 min

    Download or run

    Upload to Ads Manager, or let Mako run them for you.

Your part: about 2 minutes.

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Mako vs. making Instagram content yourself

WhatWithout MakoWith Mako
Photos and videosShoots, props, editing appsMade with AI from your product
Stories and ReelsLearning to edit videoTall videos with subtitles, ready to post
CaptionsStaring at an empty boxWritten from what buyers say
Time per weekHoursMinutes

Owners who tried it. In their own words.

  • “Mako has helped elevate my business and ad growth! … I hit 165k views as a new children's learning brand … It's so easy to set up, wonderful ux, founder and company who truly is customer obsessed.”

    Molly M.Calmiverse, United States
  • “Mako created fantastic ads. It understood my brand and style and generated a full line-up of creative, new material.”

    Lemon SharkUnited States
  • “I've been using Mako Ads for videos, and I've found it really easy to use. It also gives you some good ideas and different angles to test for your brand.”

    Muriel L.Australia

FAQ

Questions about the Instagram ad generator

What is an Instagram ad generator?

A tool that creates Instagram ads for you: the pictures, the videos and the captions. Mako makes them from your product link.

Which Instagram formats does Mako make?

Square and 4:5 posts for the feed, and tall 9:16 videos and images for Stories and Reels.

How do I run the ads on Instagram?

Instagram ads run through Meta Ads Manager, the same place as Facebook ads. Upload your ads there, or let Mako run them for you on Facebook and Instagram.

Will the ads look like normal posts?

Post-style ads are designed to look like a real person posted them, which helps them get noticed.

Can Mako write my captions?

Yes. Every ad comes with ad text, and post-style ads get a longer story-style caption.

How much does it cost?

New accounts get up to 50% off their first plan, shown at the end of the 2-minute setup before you pay anything. Every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee. One image ad uses 15 credits and a 15-second AI video uses 135.

Your first ads are 2 minutes away.

Paste your link and see what Mako makes for your product. If it's not for you, the 30-day money-back guarantee has your back.

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