AI video ads, without the learning curve

Tell us about your business. Get a video ad that sells.

Pixarlead is the easiest way to create, publish and run video ads. Describe what you want in plain words, drop in your photos, clips and audio, pick a goal and a budget, and our AI does the rest. No editing skills, no ad jargon, no agency retainer.

  • No design or ad experience needed
  • Preview before you pay to publish
  • Change your budget any time
Hook

Tired of cold coffee by 9am?

Built for the people who never had time to learn ads

  • Local shops
  • Online stores
  • Coaches
  • Restaurants
  • Real estate agents
  • Creators
  • Clinics and salons
  • Startups
  • Event organisers
  • Service businesses

Why Pixarlead exists

Video ads work. Making them shouldn't feel like a second job.

Short video is where attention lives today. People scroll past still images and long text, but they stop for a few seconds of motion, a face, a voice and a clear offer. The trouble is that a good video ad has always needed a small team: someone to write the script, someone to shoot and edit, someone who understands targeting, and someone to watch the numbers. Most small businesses have none of those people, and the ones who try to do it alone lose evenings to timelines, export settings and ad manager screens they never asked to understand.

  • Editing tools are built for editors

    Timelines, keyframes, aspect ratios and codecs are second nature to professionals and a wall for everyone else. You should not need a course to turn ten phone clips into a fifteen second ad.

  • Ad managers are built for marketers

    Campaign objectives, ad sets, audiences, bidding strategies and placements. Every platform has its own vocabulary, and one wrong setting can quietly burn through your budget.

  • Agencies are built for big budgets

    A production agency can make something beautiful, but the fees, minimum retainers and back and forth over email put it out of reach for a business that wants to test a few ideas this month.

Pixarlead removes all three walls at once. You talk to it the way you would talk to a helpful marketer on your team, and it handles the scripting, the editing, the formatting and the publishing behind the scenes. You stay in charge of the decisions that matter, like what you sell, who it is for and how much you want to spend, and you never have to touch the parts that don't.

What makes an ad work

Every Pixarlead ad is built on four beats that sell

Good video ads are not magic, and they are not luck. The ones that consistently bring customers follow a simple structure that holds attention from the first frame to the final tap. Pixarlead builds that structure into every ad automatically, so you get the benefit of years of advertising craft without ever having to study it.

  1. 0 to 3 seconds

    The hook

    Stop the scroll

    People decide whether to keep watching in the first moments. A hook is a question, a bold claim, a surprising image or a problem your customer recognises instantly. Pixarlead writes several hooks from your brief and places the strongest one right at the start, with large on screen text so it works even with the sound off.

    "Not flexible? Perfect. This class is for you."

  2. 3 to 8 seconds

    The story

    Show what you offer and why it matters

    Once someone is watching, the ad shows your product or service doing what it does best. This is where your own clips and photos shine: real food, real rooms, real people. Pixarlead arranges them in a quick, clear sequence and adds captions that explain the benefit in plain words.

    Your studio, your instructor and three happy beginners in their first pose.

  3. 8 to 12 seconds

    The proof

    Make it believable

    Trust is what turns interest into action. A short line of social proof, a simple number, a before and after moment or a glimpse of your happy customers tells viewers that other people chose you and were glad they did. Pixarlead asks for this during the brief and gives it its own beat in the ad.

    "Over 400 first timers this year. Most of them came back."

  4. Final seconds

    The offer and the ask

    Tell people exactly what to do next

    An ad without a clear next step wastes everything that came before it. The final beat states the offer, adds urgency when it is genuine, and tells the viewer precisely what to do: book, message, visit, order or sign up. Pixarlead matches this call to action to the goal you chose, so the ad and the campaign always pull in the same direction.

    "First class free this Saturday. Tap to save your spot."

You never have to think about any of this

When you describe your business and your goal, Pixarlead quietly maps your answers onto these four beats, chooses a length that fits your style and the platforms you are publishing to, and writes captions that read naturally on a phone screen. If you want to change a beat, you just say so. The structure stays strong while the words and pictures become entirely yours.

How it works

From idea to live ad in five simple steps

Every Pixarlead ad follows the same calm, guided path. You can move through it in a single chat, or come back to it over a few days. Nothing goes live until you say so.

  1. Describe the ad you want

    Start with a sentence or two about what you are promoting and why someone should care. Plain language is perfect.

    • Type something like "I run a bakery and want more weekend orders for our sourdough". That is enough to begin.
    • If you are not sure what to say, the assistant asks a few friendly questions about your product, your customers and what makes you different.
    • Pixarlead turns your answers into a clear message, a hook for the first seconds and a call to action that matches your goal.
  2. Share your photos, videos and audio

    Upload whatever you already have. Phone footage, product shots, a logo, a voice note or a favourite track all work.

    • Real material from your business makes ads feel honest, and Pixarlead is designed to make the most of it.
    • The AI picks the strongest moments, trims the shaky parts, balances colour and arranges everything into a story that fits the style you choose.
    • Short on material? Tell the assistant, and it can build an ad around a handful of photos, simple motion graphics and on screen text.
  3. Set a goal and a budget

    Tell Pixarlead what success looks like, whether that is visits, messages, sales, sign ups or simply more people knowing your name.

    • Your goal shapes everything: the length of the ad, the words on screen, the call to action and how the ad is run.
    • Choose a fixed budget you are comfortable with. Pixarlead never spends more than the amount you set.
    • You can raise, lower or pause the budget at any time from your dashboard, without rebuilding the ad.
  4. Preview and request changes

    Within moments you get a full preview of your ad. Watch it, then ask for anything you would like to be different.

    • Ask in your own words: "make the opening faster", "use the photo of the blue dress first", "the music feels too loud".
    • Prefer to click? Open the editor to swap scenes, edit captions or change the style yourself. Chat and editor stay in sync.
    • Repeat as many times as you need. Every version is saved, so you can go back to an earlier one whenever you like.
  5. Publish or run it as an ad

    When you are happy, Pixarlead posts the video to your connected social accounts or runs it as a paid ad with your budget.

    • Post it organically to your profiles, launch it as a paid campaign, or do both from the same place.
    • Pixarlead formats the video for each placement, so it looks right in feeds, stories and short video tabs.
    • Once it is live, your dashboard shows views, clicks, spend and results in plain language, with suggestions for what to try next.

Three ways to create

Chat, answer a few questions, or edit it yourself

People like to work differently, so Pixarlead meets you where you are. Every mode produces the same high quality ad, and you can switch between them at any point.

  • Chat with the AI

    The most flexible way to work. Describe your idea, ask questions, share files and request changes in one running conversation. The assistant remembers your brand, your past ads and what has worked before, so every new ad starts from a better place.

  • Answer a few questions

    Perfect when you are short on time or ideas. A friendly bot asks a handful of simple questions, one at a time, and builds a complete ad from your answers. Most people finish in a couple of minutes, often from their phone.

  • Edit in the platform

    For those who like to fine tune. Open the editor to reorder scenes, rewrite captions, swap music, adjust colours and change timing with simple controls. No timeline expertise required, and the AI is always one message away if you get stuck.

OnlinePixarlead assistant
  1. You: Hi! I own a small yoga studio and want more people to book our Saturday beginner class.
  2. Pixarlead assistant: Lovely. Who usually comes to that class, and what do they worry about before their first visit?
  3. You: Mostly people in their 30s and 40s. They worry they are not flexible enough.
  4. Pixarlead assistant: Got it. I will open with "Not flexible? Perfect." and show your real class. Can you upload a few clips from the studio?
  5. You: Uploaded 6 clips and our logo. Budget is $150 for two weeks.
  6. Pixarlead assistant: Your 15 second preview is ready. Goal: class bookings. Budget: $150 fixed. Want any changes before we go live?

Features

Everything a small marketing team does, in one simple place

Pixarlead brings together the creative, the publishing and the reporting, so you never have to juggle five tools to get one ad out of the door.

  • Create by chatting

    Talk to Pixarlead like you would talk to a marketer on your team. Explain what you sell, who it is for and what you want people to do, and the AI writes the script, picks the shots and builds the ad around your words.

  • Guided questions for beginners

    Not sure where to start? A short set of questions walks you through the essentials: your product, your audience, your offer and your goal. Answer in a few words each and you will have a complete brief without ever seeing a blank page.

  • Your own media, made better

    Upload photos, clips, logos, voice recordings and music. Pixarlead trims, crops, stabilises and colour balances your material, then arranges it into a clear story so your real products and real people take centre stage.

  • Proven video styles

    Choose from a small set of carefully designed styles, each shaped around formats that tend to perform well on social platforms. Fewer choices means faster decisions and ads that look polished every time.

  • Edit in chat or in the editor

    Ask for changes in plain language, or open the visual editor to adjust scenes, captions, colours and music by hand. Both stay in sync, so you can switch between talking and clicking whenever it suits you.

  • One click publishing

    Connect your social accounts once. From then on Pixarlead can post your video to your profiles or launch it as a paid ad, formatted correctly for each placement, without you opening a single ad manager.

  • Fixed budgets you control

    Set exactly how much you want to spend and Pixarlead will not go a cent over. Increase it when an ad is working, lower it when you want to slow down, or pause it entirely, all from your dashboard.

  • Results in plain language

    See views, clicks, spend, cost per result and how each ad compares to the last one. Instead of a wall of charts, you get short explanations and practical suggestions about what to try next.

  • You approve everything

    Nothing is posted and no money is spent until you approve the final preview. Your media stays yours, your accounts stay under your control, and you can disconnect any channel whenever you choose.

Video styles

A few great styles instead of a thousand templates

Endless template libraries look like freedom but usually end in indecision. Pixarlead offers a focused set of styles, each designed around a format that tends to hold attention on social feeds. Pick one, and the AI handles pacing, text placement, transitions and music to match. Standard styles come with every plan, and premium styles unlock on Pro and Pro+.

  • Product spotlight

    Length
    10 to 20 seconds
    Best for
    Online stores and physical products

    Close ups, clean motion and bold on screen text that shows exactly what the product is, what it does and why it is worth buying. Ideal for launches, bestsellers and seasonal offers.

  • Talking story

    Length
    15 to 30 seconds
    Best for
    Founders, coaches and service businesses

    Built around a person speaking to camera, with captions, cut aways and gentle zooms that keep viewers watching. Great for building trust and explaining a service in a human way.

  • Before and after

    Length
    8 to 15 seconds
    Best for
    Salons, cleaners, renovators, fitness

    A simple, satisfying reveal that shows a transformation in seconds. Pixarlead pairs your two moments with a clear headline and a call to action that invites people to get the same result.

  • Quick explainer

    Length
    20 to 40 seconds
    Best for
    Apps, software and new ideas

    Step by step scenes with friendly motion graphics that explain how something works. Perfect when your product needs a little context before people understand why they want it.

  • Offer flash

    Length
    6 to 10 seconds
    Best for
    Sales, events and limited time deals

    Short, punchy and impossible to misread. A strong opening, the offer in large type, a deadline and one clear action. Designed for moments when urgency matters more than storytelling.

  • Premium

    Cinematic brand film

    Length
    20 to 45 seconds
    Best for
    Premium products and brand launches

    Slower, film style pacing with graded colour, layered sound and elegant titles. Built for moments when you want people to feel something about your brand, not just see an offer.

  • Premium

    Animated showcase

    Length
    10 to 25 seconds
    Best for
    Collections, menus and multi product stores

    Rich motion design that brings several products, dishes or services together in one fast, colourful sequence. Your photos become animated cards, price tags and highlights that stop the scroll.

Create from anywhere

Your ad assistant, inside the chat apps you already use

Pixarlead is not only a website you log in to. The same assistant will be available on popular chatbot and messaging channels, so you can start a new ad, approve a preview or check yesterday's results without signing up again or opening another app.

  • No repeated sign ups

    Connect once and Pixarlead recognises you wherever you talk to it. Your brand details, media library and ad history follow you across every channel.

  • Same quality everywhere

    Whether you start in the web app or a chat window, your request is handled by the same Pixarlead engine, so the ads you get are identical in quality.

  • Quick approvals on the go

    Get a preview link in your chat, watch it on your phone and reply "looks great, publish it". That is all it takes to go live.

How it works behind the scenes

Every request, wherever it comes from, is routed to Pixarlead's own MCP service, a secure connection layer that lets AI assistants use Pixarlead's tools to build, edit, publish and report on your ads. It means the work always happens in one trusted place, under your account, with your approval, no matter which window you happen to be typing in.

Performance dashboard

Know what is working, without reading a single spreadsheet

Once your ad is live, Pixarlead keeps an eye on it for you. Your dashboard brings results from every connected channel into one simple view and explains them in everyday language.

Saturday beginner classVideo ad · 3 channels
Live
Views
18.4k
Clicks
612
Spent
$94 / $150
ClicksLast 7 days

Clicks over the last seven days: a steady climb through the week to the best day on Saturday, easing slightly on Sunday.

Budget63% usedFixed budget · editable

Cost per click is 18% lower than last week. Worth keeping this one running.

Sample dashboard for illustration
  1. The numbers that matter

    Views, reach, clicks, messages, sales and cost per result, gathered from every channel into one place.

  2. Plain language summaries

    "Your Saturday class ad reached 4,200 people and brought 31 booking clicks. That is cheaper per click than last week."

  3. Budget controls on every ad

    Raise, lower or pause spend in one tap. Your fixed limit is always visible, so there are no surprises.

  4. Suggestions for next time

    Pixarlead points out which hooks, styles and offers performed best, and offers to build a new version using what it learned.

Getting the most out of Pixarlead

Small habits that make your ads perform better

You do not need to be a marketer to get strong results, but a few simple habits make a real difference. These are the things we see working for businesses like yours, and Pixarlead will remind you about them along the way.

  1. Start with one clear goal

    Pick a single thing you want the ad to do: bookings, messages, visits or sales. One goal makes the ad sharper and makes the results easier to read. You can always run a second ad with a different goal.

  2. Use your own footage, even if it is imperfect

    A slightly shaky clip from your phone beats a polished stock video almost every time, because people can tell it is real. Pixarlead steadies, trims and colour balances your material so it looks its best without losing that honesty.

  3. Say who the ad is for

    "Busy parents", "first time buyers", "people who hate the gym". Naming your customer in the brief lets Pixarlead write hooks that feel personal, and it helps the ad reach the right people when it runs.

  4. Test two hooks, keep the winner

    The opening seconds decide most of an ad's performance. Ask Pixarlead for a second version with a different hook, run both with a small budget, and let the dashboard show you which one earned more clicks for less money.

  5. Give it a few days before judging

    Platforms need a little time to learn who responds to an ad. Resist the urge to pause after the first afternoon. Pixarlead's summaries tell you when there is enough data to make a decision.

  6. Refresh the ad when results dip

    Every ad eventually tires as the same people see it again. When your cost per result starts to climb, ask Pixarlead for a fresh version with new footage or a new angle. It keeps your past learnings and starts from them.

Pixarlead learns alongside you

Each ad you make teaches Pixarlead a little more about your brand, your customers and what has worked before. Over time the first draft gets closer to what you would have asked for, the suggestions get more specific, and launching a new campaign takes less and less of your week.

Who it is for

Made for people who are great at their business, not at ads

You do not need a marketing background to get value from Pixarlead. If you have something worth selling and a phone full of photos, you have everything you need.

  • Local shops and cafes

    Promote a new menu, a seasonal product or a weekend event to people nearby. Turn a few photos from behind the counter into an ad that makes neighbours want to drop in.

  • Online stores

    Launch new products, push bestsellers and announce sales without waiting on a designer. Test several hooks for the same product and keep the one that sells.

  • Coaches and consultants

    Record a short talk to camera on your phone and let Pixarlead turn it into a captioned, polished ad that brings in discovery calls and workshop sign ups.

  • Restaurants and food trucks

    Food is made for video. Show the sizzle, the plating and the happy faces, then point people to your booking page, delivery link or location.

  • Real estate and rentals

    Turn listing photos and a quick walkthrough into a tour style ad that fills open houses and books viewings, formatted for every feed and story.

  • Creators and personal brands

    Promote your course, newsletter, merch or channel with ads that sound like you. Keep your voice and let Pixarlead handle the editing and the targeting.

Why Pixarlead

The speed of doing it yourself, the polish of an agency

There are three usual ways to get a video ad made. Here is how they compare for a small business that wants good results without a big budget or a steep learning curve.

The speed of doing it yourself, the polish of an agency
Comparison pointPixarleadAgencyDo it yourself
Skills you needNone, just describe itNoneEditing and ad manager know how
Time to first previewMinutesDays to weeksHours to days
Changes and revisionsAsk anytime, includedLimited rounds, often billedAs many as you have evenings
Publishing and ad setupDone for youSometimes extraYour job
Budget controlFixed, editable anytimeThrough the agencyManual settings per platform
Performance reportingPlain language dashboardMonthly reportSeveral platform dashboards
Typical costFrom $50 a monthOften thousands per projectYour time plus software
  • Skills you need

    Pixarlead
    None, just describe it
    Agency
    None
    Do it yourself
    Editing and ad manager know how
  • Time to first preview

    Pixarlead
    Minutes
    Agency
    Days to weeks
    Do it yourself
    Hours to days
  • Changes and revisions

    Pixarlead
    Ask anytime, included
    Agency
    Limited rounds, often billed
    Do it yourself
    As many as you have evenings
  • Publishing and ad setup

    Pixarlead
    Done for you
    Agency
    Sometimes extra
    Do it yourself
    Your job
  • Budget control

    Pixarlead
    Fixed, editable anytime
    Agency
    Through the agency
    Do it yourself
    Manual settings per platform
  • Performance reporting

    Pixarlead
    Plain language dashboard
    Agency
    Monthly report
    Do it yourself
    Several platform dashboards
  • Typical cost

    Pixarlead
    From $50 a month
    Agency
    Often thousands per project
    Do it yourself
    Your time plus software
Launch pricing

Pricing

Simple monthly plans. Every core feature included.

Every plan gives you a monthly allowance of credits to create video ads, and every plan includes the full Pixarlead toolkit. The only difference is how many videos you make and whether you unlock our premium styles. Launch pricing is available for a limited time.

  • Basic

    Try Pixarlead on real campaigns and see what video can do for you.

    Regular price $100$50/month

    Save 50%

    A few video ads every month

    First time advertisers and single product businesses

    Choose Basic
    • Chat, guided questions and editor
    • Unlimited change requests on every preview
    • Publish to your connected social accounts
    • Run paid ads with fixed budgets
    • Performance dashboard
    • All standard video styles
    • Email support
  • Pro

    Most popular

    Test several ideas each month and keep the ads that perform.

    Regular price $300$200/month

    Save 33%

    Up to about 10 video ads every month

    Growing businesses that advertise regularly

    Choose Pro
    • Chat, guided questions and editor
    • Unlimited change requests on every preview
    • Publish to your connected social accounts
    • Run paid ads with fixed budgets
    • Performance dashboard
    • All standard and premium styles
    • Priority email support
  • Pro+

    A steady stream of fresh creative for every product, offer and channel.

    Regular price $600$400/month

    Save 33%

    30+ video ads every month

    Busy stores, agencies and multi location brands

    Choose Pro+
    • Chat, guided questions and editor
    • Unlimited change requests on every preview
    • Publish to your connected social accounts
    • Run paid ads with fixed budgets
    • Performance dashboard
    • All standard and premium styles
    • Best value per video
    • Priority support
  • What is a credit?

    Credits are what you spend to create a finished video ad. Your plan refills your credits every month. Previews and change requests are part of making an ad, so you are never charged extra for asking for a better version.

  • Need more videos?

    Buy extra credits whenever you like, at around $50 per 100 credits ($0.50 per credit). Extra credits sit on top of your monthly allowance, so a busy month never forces a plan change.

  • Is ad spend included?

    No. Your plan covers creating the videos. When you run a paid ad, the fixed budget you set is spent on the advertising platform itself, and you always choose that amount.

FAQ

Questions people ask before their first ad

If you cannot find your answer here, write to us at hello@pixarlead.com and a real person will reply.

  • No. Pixarlead was designed for people who have never opened an editing app or an ad manager. You describe what you want in everyday language, answer a few simple questions if you prefer, and the AI handles scripting, editing, formatting and publishing. If you can send a text message, you can make an ad.

  • A sentence or two about what you are promoting is enough to begin. Photos, short clips, a logo or a voice note from your phone will make the ad feel more like you, but Pixarlead can also build a strong ad from a few images and on screen text if that is all you have.

  • Most previews are ready within minutes of finishing your brief. You can then ask for changes as many times as you like, and each new version arrives just as quickly.

  • Yes, and we encourage it. Tell the assistant what you would like to be different, in your own words, or open the editor and adjust scenes, captions, music and colours yourself. Change requests are part of making an ad and never cost extra credits.

  • Pixarlead can post your finished video to the social accounts you connect, and can run it as a paid ad on those platforms with the fixed budget you choose. We format the video correctly for feeds, stories and short video placements so it looks right everywhere.

  • You set a fixed budget before anything goes live, and Pixarlead will never spend beyond it. You can raise, lower or pause that budget at any time from your dashboard. Ad spend is paid to the advertising platform and is separate from your Pixarlead plan.

  • Credits are what you spend to create finished video ads, and every plan refills them monthly. Basic covers a few ads a month, Pro covers up to about ten and Pro+ covers thirty or more. If you need extra, you can buy additional credits at around $0.50 each whenever you like.

  • All plans include the full Pixarlead toolkit: chat, guided questions, the editor, publishing, fixed budget ads and the performance dashboard. The plans differ in how many videos you can make each month and whether premium styles are included. Premium styles are part of Pro and Pro+.

  • Yes. Plans are billed monthly and you can move up, move down or cancel at any time. Changes take effect from your next billing date and you keep any credits you have already paid for.

  • You do. The media you upload stays yours, and the finished ads are yours to use anywhere, on or off Pixarlead. You can download every version you create.

  • Nothing is published and no money is spent until you approve the final preview. Your connected accounts are used only for the actions you ask for, and you can disconnect any channel at any time.

  • That is the plan. The Pixarlead assistant will be available on popular chatbot and messaging channels, so you can create, approve and check on ads from the apps you already use without signing up again. Every request is handled by the same Pixarlead engine behind the scenes.

  • Pixarlead is built around the major short video and social advertising platforms, and we are adding connections in the order our early users ask for them. When you connect an account, Pixarlead formats your ad for every placement that platform offers, from feeds and stories to short video tabs, so one ad can run everywhere without extra work.

  • It depends on the style you choose and the goal you set. Most Pixarlead ads are between six and forty seconds, with vertical, square and horizontal versions produced automatically where a platform needs them. You can ask for a shorter or longer cut at any time and both versions stay in your library.

  • Yes. Pro+ is designed for people who look after several brands or locations, with separate brand kits so each one keeps its own logo, colours, voice and ad history. On Basic and Pro you can still create ads for different products, they simply share one brand profile.

  • Both work. Describe your product in your own words and Pixarlead will draft the script, the captions and the call to action for you. If you already have lines you love, paste them in and the AI will build the ad around them. Every word is editable before anything goes live.

  • You can brief Pixarlead and receive captions in the languages most of our customers advertise in, and we are expanding the list steadily. If your customers speak more than one language, ask for a second version of the same ad with translated captions and run both to the right audiences.

  • Tell the assistant what feels wrong, even if it is just "I do not like it", and it will ask a couple of quick questions and try a different direction. Revisions are unlimited and never cost extra credits. You only move forward when you are genuinely happy with the preview.

  • Editing apps help you cut a video; they stop at the export button. Pixarlead starts with your business goal and ends with a published ad and a results dashboard. The script, the edit, the formatting for each platform, the publishing, the budget and the reporting are all part of one conversation, so you never have to carry a file from one tool to the next.

  • Yes. Invite the people who help with your marketing and they can brief, review and approve ads under the same brand profile. Agencies and consultants who look after several clients usually choose Pro+, which keeps each client's brand kit, media library and ad history separate.

  • Everything you created stays yours. You can download every finished video before you leave, and ads already running on your connected platforms keep running until you pause them there. If you come back later, your brand profile and history will be waiting for you.

Contact

Talk to a person, not a ticket queue

Questions about plans, partnerships, press or anything else? Send us a note and we will get back to you personally.

  • Plan and pricing questions
  • Partnerships and agency enquiries
  • Press and media

Your first video ad is one conversation away

Join the waitlist today and be among the first to create, publish and run video ads by simply describing what you want. No experience needed, no spending beyond the budget you set.