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title: How to Create an Instant Mockup Using Preview Tool?
description: This article explains the procedure to create an instant mockup using the Preview Tool in Nova UI. Note: The preview URL can be shared with external stakeholders. See Example. Requests for creative
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# How to Create an Instant Mockup Using Preview Tool?
## This article explains how to create an instant mockup using the Preview Tool in Nova Studio.
### 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.
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### How to Create an Instant Mockup
1. Navigate to the [Preview Tool](http://createwithnova.io/preview/nova)
2. Copy and paste any **public social post URL** into the Social Creative URL field. See below for any restrictions.
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3. Wait for the creative to load, then click **View Demo.**
4. Optional: Click See **All Nova Formats** to explore all the ad formats your social post can be adapted into.
💡[Learn](https://help.novastudio.ai/copy-social-post-urls?hsLang=en) how to copy a social post URL from each supported platform.
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### 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
- Pinterest
- 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.](https://www.socialdisplay.partners/request?__hstc=133303313.508091e67620c2d4a8fa265009abb31c.1767805809001.1775571328779.1775577143780.16&__hssc=133303313.5.1775577143780&__hsfp=31489afb8b64f08cdd13f3f04fefa1df)
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