How to Create Ads for Shopify Using AI

Key Takeaways

• AI ad tools pull your product data straight from a Shopify URL and turn it into ready-to-run image, video, and UGC ads in minutes.

• The best tool depends on what you make most: HeyOz leads for video and UGC actor content, AdCreative.ai for high-volume static ads, and Lapis for multi-platform copy.

• Most AI ad generators work on both desktop and mobile, so you can build and publish from anywhere.

• A single AI ad asset costs about $0.50 to $5, compared to $300 to $1,500 in designer time for the same work, according to Shhots AI.

• HeyOz starts at $44.99 a month and combines video creation, AI actors, and direct publishing in one place.

Introduction

A skincare brand wanted a video ad for a new serum. No budget for a shoot. No time to book talent. They pasted the product link, picked an AI actor to hold the bottle, and had a publish-ready ad in minutes. It ran as a paid ad that same afternoon. That is what creating ads for Shopify using AI looks like now. This guide covers the best tools for it and how to actually do it.

Why Shopify Brands Are Switching to AI Ad Tools

Paid spend needs fresh creative to keep working. A designer can produce 5 to 20 ads a week. Scaled ad accounts need 100 to 300, according to Shhots AI, which notes the per-asset cost drops to $0.50 to $5 on credit pricing versus $300 to $1,500 in designer time for the same output.

AI ad tools close that gap. They read your product page, pull the image, title, price, and details, and build the ad around them. No manual upload. No starting from a blank canvas.

The shift is already mainstream. According to Salesforce's 2024 State of Marketing report, 75% of marketers now use AI in at least one part of their workflow, up from 45% in 2022.

Most of these tools run in the browser, so creating Shopify ads using AI works the same on desktop and mobile. You can start an ad on your laptop and publish it from your phone.

The Best AI Ad Generation Tools for Shopify

Here are the tools worth your time, sorted by what they do best.

HeyOz

Best for video ads, AI actors, and UGC-style content. HeyOz turns a product URL into a finished video where a realistic AI actor holds, applies, or demos your product on camera. It supports leading video models like Veo 3.1, Kling 2, Sora 2, and Seedance 1, plus built-in social publishing to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Exports come out clean with no watermark during the free trial. Pricing starts at $44.99 a month.

AdCreative.ai

Best for high-volume static ads. It generates hundreds of conversion-focused image variations fast and scores each one. Pricing starts at $29 per month for 10 downloads, scaling to $899 monthly for unlimited usage.

Lapis

Best for multi-platform copy and ads. It generates production-ready ads for six platforms including Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and TikTok from a single prompt, and imports your Shopify catalog directly. The Basic plan is $99 a month with a free tier of 5 credits.

Creatify

Best for URL-to-video with AI avatars. It scrapes a product page, writes a script, and produces a finished avatar video ad, starting at $39 per month.

Canva Magic Studio

Best for teams already using Canva. Magic Write generates ad copy and Magic Studio handles background removal and resizing. Canva Pro is $14.99 per month.

What to Look For Before You Pick One

Not every tool fits every store. A few things matter more than the marketing on their landing pages.

• Output formats. Your ads need to export in the five sizes paid platforms actually use: 1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, and 1.91:1.

• URL-to-ad workflow. Tools that pull image, title, price, and bullet points straight from your storefront save real upload time once your catalog passes 50 SKUs.

• Free trial. Some tools charge upfront. Arcads, for example, bills on its Starter plan before you generate a single video, which makes risk-free testing hard. A free trial lets you see real output first.

• Video and UGC support. Static ads are table stakes now. The brands winning on TikTok and Reels are running video and actor-led content, which is where fewer tools compete.

Create Shopify Ads With HeyOz

HeyOz is built for brands that need ad content fast, not for teams with weeks to spare. The whole create-to-publish flow lives in one place.

Here is how to do it:

1. Paste your Shopify product link on the New Product page and click Analyze. HeyOz reads the page and pulls your images, descriptions, and brand colors.

2. Open the Content Studio and pick a video format or AI actor that fits your goal.

3. Write a short prompt or use the built-in script tool to describe the ad. Pick a video model like Veo 3.1 or Seedance 1 to set the motion and look.

4. Set your resolution and orientation, click Create, then publish straight to TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube.

What Makes HeyOz Worth Using

• AI actors can hold, apply, and demo your actual product on camera, not just a floating image

• URL-to-video workflow pulls your product details automatically, no manual setup

• No watermark on exports during your free trial

• Built-in publishing to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook without leaving the platform

• Everything from creation to scheduling in one place, starting at $44.99 a month

FAQs

Can I create Shopify ads using AI on my phone?

Yes. Most AI ad tools, including HeyOz, run in the browser, so they work on desktop and mobile. You can build an ad on your laptop and publish it from your phone.

How much does it cost to make ads with AI?

A single AI ad asset costs roughly $0.50 to $5 on credit pricing, far less than the $300 to $1,500 in designer time for the same work. Full platforms like HeyOz start at $44.99 a month for unlimited use across video and publishing.

Do AI ads perform as well as designer-made ads?

In most cases, yes. According to HubSpot research cited by Lapis, a majority of advertisers report AI-generated creatives perform equal to or better than human-designed ads, and consumers identify AI ads at no better than chance.

What is the best AI tool for Shopify video ads?

HeyOz leads for video and UGC because it turns a product URL into a finished video with a realistic AI actor holding your product, supports top video models, and publishes directly to social. AdCreative.ai is the stronger pick if you only need static image ads.