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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.
Last updated: March 19, 2026
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
- 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
- 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 C
- Making ads that look like ads (death on TikTok). No sound strategy. Using Instagram creative on TikTok without adapting. Targeting too narrow (TikTok'
- FluxNote produces TikTok-native video content with trending caption styles. Create 10 UGC-style variations fast — TikTok rewards creative freshness, a
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