What Is the Preview Tool?
The Preview Tool lets you generate an instant mockup from any public social post into a Nova Studio ad. Use it to quickly visualize how your creative will appear across different ad formats before building your campaign.
💡 Prefer a video walkthrough? Watch a 1-minute video tutorial on how to use the Preview Tool below.
How to Create an Instant Mockup
- Navigate to the Preview Tool
- Copy and paste any public social post URL into the Social Creative URL field. See below for any restrictions.
- Wait for the creative to load, then click View Demo.
- Optional: Click See All Nova Formats to explore all the ad formats your social post can be adapted into.
💡Learn how to copy a social post URL from each supported platform.
Why Is My Preview Not Generating?
If your preview isn't generating, your post may contain one of the following unsupported platforms or post types:
Unsupported platforms
- Snapchat
- X
- Threads
Unsupported post types
- Age-restricted posts (e.g. alcohol brands)
- Geo-restricted posts
- Private posts
If your post still doesn't generate a preview, our team can create the mockup for you. Submit a request here.