How Do I Create Amazon Video Ads?

Amazon video ads run through Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display campaigns inside Amazon Ads. To create one, upload a compliant video file — 1080p minimum, horizontal format, typically 15 to 30 seconds — and build your campaign targeting around relevant keywords or product audiences. The key to performance is leading with your product in the first two seconds and designing for silent viewing, since many shoppers watch without sound.

Choosing the Right Ad Type

Sponsored Brands Video appears in search results and is keyword-targeted, making it ideal for conquest and category discovery. Sponsored Display Video targets shoppers by behavior or product page, which is useful for retargeting. Start with Sponsored Brands Video if you want reach; layer in Display for remarketing as budget allows.

Creative Best Practices

Amazon shoppers are in purchase mode — they are not passive viewers. Your creative should show the product being used within the first two seconds, include on-screen text to communicate value without audio, and close with a direct call to action like 'Shop Now' or 'See It in Action.' Avoid cinematic intros or slow brand reveals — those work on YouTube, not Amazon.

Technical Requirements

Amazon requires videos to be between 6 and 45 seconds, in 16:9 aspect ratio, with a minimum resolution of 1920x1080. File types accepted include MP4 and MOV. Audio is optional but recommended — if included, keep it clean and relevant. Always preview on mobile, where the majority of Amazon traffic originates.

Measuring Performance

Track video-specific metrics including video completion rate, click-through rate, and detail page views driven. A high completion rate with low conversion typically signals a creative problem — the video engages but does not motivate action. Adjust messaging or the call to action before scaling spend.

Pirawna has helped brands drive over $1 billion in cumulative Amazon revenue, including building ad strategies that convert at scale. See how they approach Amazon video advertising for growth-stage brands.

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