Cover-slide hook direction
ordered product images is the accuracy checkpoint for cover-slide hook. Use both to sequence several product messages without losing the main story.
Compose an AI slideshow ad using ordered product images, one message per slide, and opening and closing CTA. Direct cover-slide hook and progressive disclosure before continuing to generation.
Pick a reference
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Browse the public reference sample, choose a template, and prepare your prompt for free. Final media generation happens after you continue to a Videotok account and uses plan credits.
What this format creates
AI slideshow ad creative should sequence several product messages without losing the main story. Begin with ordered product images, then decide how cover-slide hook and progressive disclosure will carry the message. Treat repeating the same frame as a production constraint, not a problem to discover after generation.
ordered product images is the accuracy checkpoint for cover-slide hook. Use both to sequence several product messages without losing the main story.
one message per slide is the accuracy checkpoint for progressive disclosure. Use both to sequence several product messages without losing the main story.
opening and closing CTA is the accuracy checkpoint for consistent slide system. Use both to sequence several product messages without losing the main story.
ordered product images is the accuracy checkpoint for final cta card. Use both to sequence several product messages without losing the main story.
Examples and creative directions
These four examples use matching Videotok catalog media or commissioned example boards.

AI slideshow ad example: cover-slide hook
An AI slideshow ad direction centered on cover-slide hook; use the accompanying media only when a matching real catalog output is available.

AI slideshow ad example: progressive disclosure
An AI slideshow ad direction centered on progressive disclosure; use the accompanying media only when a matching real catalog output is available.

AI slideshow ad example: consistent slide system
An AI slideshow ad direction centered on consistent slide system; use the accompanying media only when a matching real catalog output is available.

AI slideshow ad example: final CTA card
An AI slideshow ad direction centered on final CTA card; use the accompanying media only when a matching real catalog output is available.
Input checklist
Format-specific workflow
01
Confirm that ordered product images is accurate and usable before choosing a reference; it anchors cover-slide hook.
02
Describe how cover-slide hook should interact with one message per slide and the intended 1:1 carousel cards placement.
03
Review the brief for repeating the same frame and putting paragraphs on mobile slides; add a constraint for each risk that applies.
04
Carry the selected reference and prompt into the matching template, then verify the generated composition against opening and closing CTA.
Prompt examples
Creative playbook
Judge cover-slide hook at the intended 1:1 carousel cards crop and compare every generated detail with ordered product images.
Judge progressive disclosure at the intended 4:5 feed carousel crop and compare every generated detail with one message per slide.
Judge consistent slide system at the intended 9:16 slideshow video crop and compare every generated detail with opening and closing CTA.
Judge final cta card at the intended 1:1 carousel cards crop and compare every generated detail with ordered product images.
Before generation, mark which statements are supported by ordered product images and one message per slide; delete or qualify everything else.
Common mistakes
Fix repeating the same frame by checking ordered product images against cover-slide hook in the selected reference.
Fix putting paragraphs on mobile slides by checking one message per slide against progressive disclosure in the selected reference.
Fix changing visual style mid-sequence by checking opening and closing CTA against consistent slide system in the selected reference.
Fix treating the reference as a copy target by checking ordered product images against final cta card in the selected reference.
Platform and export guidance
Use this export direction when the final AI slideshow ad is intended for that placement; confirm current platform requirements before publishing.
Use this export direction when the final AI slideshow ad is intended for that placement; confirm current platform requirements before publishing.
Use this export direction when the final AI slideshow ad is intended for that placement; confirm current platform requirements before publishing.
Related tools
Frequently asked questions
Use ordered product images, one message per slide, and opening and closing CTA. Verify each before generation because they control cover-slide hook and progressive disclosure.
Describe the intended crop, timing, scale, or relationship to ordered product images; do not rely on the reference image alone to communicate it.
Start with 1:1 carousel cards, then adapt to 4:5 feed carousel only after the main hierarchy remains readable.
Browse the public reference sample, choose a template, and prepare your prompt for free. Final media generation happens after you continue to a Videotok account and uses plan credits.
Check for repeating the same frame, putting paragraphs on mobile slides, changing visual style mid-sequence. Resolve those risks in the prompt and compare the result with the supplied assets.
Browse the public reference sample, choose a template, and prepare your prompt for free. Final media generation happens after you continue to a Videotok account and uses plan credits.