How much do TikTok video ads cost?

CPM: $3 $8 (cheapest major platform). CPC: $0.50 $1.20. CPV: $0.01 $0.04. Minimum campaign spend: $50/day. TikTok consistently delivers 30-50% lower CPMs than Instagram for the same audiences.

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Create TikTok Video Ads: Step-by-Step [2026]

Everything you need to create high-performing video ads on TikTok, from specs and formats to cost benchmarks and the step-by-step process. No filming required.

By the FluxNote Editorial Team · Last updated: March 19, 2026

Create TikTok Video Ads: Step-by-Step [2026] visual guide

Video Specs & Requirements

9:16 vertical, 1080×1920px, 5-60 seconds (21-34s is the sweet spot per TikTok's own data), max 500MB, MP4/MOV/AVI

Ad Types Available

In-Feed ads, TopView (first thing users see), Spark Ads (boost organic posts), TikTok Shop ads, Branded Hashtag Challenge, Branded Effect. Spark Ads convert 2× better than standard in-feed.

Targeting Options

Interest, behaviour, device, custom audiences, lookalike. TikTok's algorithm is uniquely powerful at finding your audience even with broad targeting, 'let the algorithm do the work' is actually good advice here.

Cost Benchmarks

Feature	Details
CPM	$3 $8 (cheapest major platform)
CPC	$0.50 $1.20
CPV	$0.01 $0.04
Minimum campaign spend	$50/day

TikTok consistently delivers 30-50% lower CPMs than Instagram for the same audiences.

What Works on TikTok

Don't make ads. Make TikToks. Native content that blends with organic feed performs 4-6× better than polished brand ads. Sound is critical, TikTok is sound-ON by default (opposite of Instagram). Trending sounds boost relevance. UGC-style beats studio quality.

Step-by-Step: Create Your First Ad

1FluxNote → Choose UGC-Style or Hook Formula format. 2. Write your hook (must be TikTok-native, conversational, direct). 3. Select 9:16 and a natural-sounding voice. 4. Export with karaoke captions (essential for TikTok). 5. Upload to TikTok Ads Manager → Campaign → Traffic or Conversions objective.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Making ads that look like ads (death on TikTok). No sound strategy. Using Instagram creative on TikTok without adapting. Targeting too narrow (TikTok's algo needs room). Ignoring Spark Ads (they perform 2× better).

Why FluxNote for This Platform

FluxNote produces TikTok-native video content with trending caption styles. Create 10 UGC-style variations fast, TikTok rewards creative freshness, and FluxNote lets you test at the velocity TikTok demands.

Pro Tips

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