> ## Documentation Index
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# Generate Ad Previews

> Generate preview URLs for your Meta Ads to see how they appear across different placements

The **Generate Ad Previews** node creates preview URLs for your Meta Ads, allowing you to see how your ads will appear across different placements like Facebook Feed, Instagram Stories, and more.

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## When to Use It

* Preview ads before launching campaigns
* Quality check ad appearance across different placements
* Share ad previews with clients or stakeholders for approval
* Verify ad creative displays correctly on various devices
* Document ad variations for reporting and analysis

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## Inputs

| Field         | Type         | Required | Description                                       |
| ------------- | ------------ | -------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Account**   | Select       | Yes      | Select a Meta Ads account                         |
| **Ad ID**     | Dynamic-text | Yes      | Enter the Ad ID you want to generate previews for |
| **Placement** | Select       | Yes      | Select the placement for the ad preview           |

### Available Placements

* **Desktop Feed Standard** - Facebook desktop news feed
* **Mobile Feed Standard** - Facebook mobile news feed
* **Instagram Standard** - Instagram feed placement
* **Instagram Reels** - Instagram Reels placement
* **Facebook Reels Mobile** - Facebook Reels on mobile
* **Instagram Story** - Instagram Stories placement
* **Facebook Story Mobile** - Facebook Stories on mobile
* **Right Column Standard** - Facebook desktop right column
* **Audience Network Instream Video** - Video ads in Audience Network
* **Marketplace Mobile** - Facebook Marketplace on mobile

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## Output

Returns preview URL and placement details:

| Field            | Description                             | Example                                                                                                               |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **preview\_url** | Direct URL to view the ad preview       | [https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/preview/?id=abc123](https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/preview/?id=abc123)... |
| **placement**    | The placement type for this preview     | DESKTOP\_FEED\_STANDARD                                                                                               |
| **ad\_id**       | The original ad ID used for the preview | 120210543987640123                                                                                                    |

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## Credit Cost

* **Cost per run**: 1 credit per preview generated

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## FAQs

<Accordion title="How do I get Ad IDs for preview generation?">
  You can obtain Ad IDs from several sources:

  * **Get Report node**: Use Meta Ads reporting to fetch ad IDs
  * **Create Ad nodes**: Ad creation nodes return ad IDs in their output
  * **Meta Ads Manager**: Copy ad IDs directly from the platform
  * **Structured data**: Import ad IDs from spreadsheets or databases

  Connect the output from these sources to the Ad ID field for automated workflows.
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<Accordion title="Do preview URLs expire?">
  Yes, Meta ad preview URLs have expiration dates:

  * **Valid for**: 24 hours from generation
  * **Usage**: Preview URLs are meant for immediate review, not long-term storage
  * **Best practice**: Generate previews when you need them, don't store URLs long-term
  * **Regeneration**: Run the node again to get fresh preview URLs when needed
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<Accordion title="Can I generate previews for multiple placements at once?">
  No, this node generates one preview per execution for a specific placement. To get previews for multiple placements:

  * **Use multiple nodes**: Connect the same ad ID to multiple preview nodes with different placements
  * **Loop through placements**: Use flow control nodes to iterate through placement options
  * **Bulk processing**: If you have multiple ads, use structured data with ad IDs and desired placements

  Each preview requires a separate API call to Meta.
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<Accordion title="What if the ad ID doesn't exist or is invalid?">
  The node will return an error if:

  * **Ad ID not found**: The ad doesn't exist in the selected account
  * **Access denied**: You don't have permission to view the ad
  * **Invalid format**: The ad ID format is incorrect
  * **Deleted ad**: The ad has been deleted from Meta Ads

  **Troubleshooting**:

  * Verify the ad ID exists in Meta Ads Manager
  * Ensure you're using the correct Meta Ads account
  * Check that the ad hasn't been deleted
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<Accordion title="Why would I need different placement previews?">
  Different placements show ads differently:

  * **Desktop vs Mobile**: Different screen sizes and layouts
  * **Feed vs Stories**: Vertical vs horizontal orientations
  * **Instagram vs Facebook**: Different user interfaces and contexts
  * **Video placements**: Specialized formats for video content

  Previewing across placements helps ensure your ad creative works well everywhere it will appear.
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<Accordion title="Can I automate preview generation for quality control?">
  Yes! Automate preview generation by:

  1. **Post-creation workflow**: Generate previews immediately after creating ads
  2. **Scheduled reviews**: Use **Scheduler** to generate previews periodically
  3. **Approval workflows**: Send preview URLs to stakeholders via **Email** or **Slack**
  4. **Quality checks**: Combine with **AI Analyze Image** to automatically review creative quality
  5. **Reporting**: Include preview URLs in campaign reports for easy access
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<Accordion title="Do I need special permissions to generate previews?">
  Preview generation requires:

  * **Ad account access**: You must have access to the Meta Ads account
  * **Ad visibility**: You need permission to view the specific ad
  * **API access**: Your Meta Ads connection must have proper API permissions

  Most standard Meta Ads API connections include preview generation capabilities.
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