Reference to Video: Turn Any Ad Into Your Own Campaign

Found an ad that has exactly the look you want? You do not have to figure out how to recreate it from scratch. Use a reference-to video tool, add your own product and ideas, and start creating with Dreamina today.

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Ready-to-copy prompts for your ad reference generations

These prompts give you an easy starting point for building a new ad from an existing visual idea. Customize the product, styling, setting, and other details for your campaign.

  • Prompt for recreating a product ad in a new style

    Follow the composition of the reference ad while giving it a warm, minimal style. Place a ceramic coffee mug at the center, use soft morning light, a light wooden surface, and a simple kitchen background.

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  • Prompt for swapping the product in a reference ad

    Keep the same product placement, background, and overall layout from the reference. Swap the original drink for a glass bottle of sparkling water with a clean, modern label.

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  • Prompt for turning a reference ad into a video ad

    Create a playful trending video using my pet reference photo. Keep the subject recognizable while adding gentle movement, expressive reactions, cheerful pacing, bright natural lighting, and a fun reveal designed for short-form social media.

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Key features of Dreamina's AI generator with ad reference

Working from an ad reference does not have to mean copying every detail. Dreamina gives you tools to keep what works and change what does not.

Replicate any ad reference in one click

Replicate any ad reference in one click

A video ad reference gives you a strong starting point for a new campaign. You can upload an ad video to Dreamina and use it as an ad reference to carry over its style, layout, and color scheme. Describe what to keep or change, add your own product, and start a robust video model such as Seedance 2.5. This makes the first draft easier to plan and keeps the creative direction clear.  

Remake any video ad with your own product

Remake any video ad with your own product

The AI will intelligently analyze your reference and recreate a new ad video based on your product photograph or subject with one click, so you start with a proven design instead of guessing how to arrange it. The reference helps guide the structure and pacing, while your product and creative direction give the final video its own identity.  

Get precise command editing for ad visuals

Get precise command editing for ad visuals

With Dreamina, you do not have to redo an ad just because one detail needs changing. Write your idea and the AI will recreate it based on your prompt. You can tell it to select the part you want to edit, then describe the change. Update a headline, switch a colour, or remove a prop while leaving the rest of the ad alone. It is useful when the main design already works well.

Benefits of using Dreamina's AI ad reference online

Good ad creation is not only about the final look. It also helps when you can work faster, keep key details in place, and try different ideas without starting over each time. That can make the whole process much easier.

Cut ad creation time in half

Cut ad creation time in half

Building an ad from scratch can take several rounds before it looks right. Dreamina's AI video generator with ad reference lets you start with an existing ad, helping you create a polished version in a fraction of the time.  

Turn proven ideas into fresh concepts

Turn proven ideas into fresh concepts

Starting a new ad from scratch is not always easy, especially when you already have an idea of what works. An existing ad can give you something to build on while you change the message, product, visuals, or style to create a fresh concept.

Create consistent ad creatives at scale

Create consistent ad creatives at scale

When you create several versions of an ad, keeping every detail the same can be tricky. Working from one reference gives each variation the same visual direction with consistent character, from the layout and styling to the overall look of your brand.  

Use cases of Dreamina's reference-to-video tool

From quick campaign refreshes to entirely new creative directions, Dreamina's ad reference tool lets you generate a brand-new ad in just one click.

Small business owners and marketers

Small business owners and marketers

Small businesses often want ads that look as polished as those from bigger competitors, but agencies can be expensive. A proven ad reference gives them a strong starting point for creating professional promo videos themselves.  

E-commerce sellers

E-commerce sellers

Some product ads have layouts that work well, but recreating them from scratch can be challenging. Online sellers can upload an ad they like to Dreamina, add their own product, and use the original e-commerce videos as a starting point for a new ad.  

Freelance designers and creatives

Freelance designers and creatives

Freelancers often need to test ad directions before spending time on the full design. Using a reference ad, they can quickly try a layout or visual style, see how it fits the project, and build it out with more confidence.

How to generate creative ads with Dreamina

Upload your reference video and add a character
Adjust settings and generate
Refine and download your ad video

What users say about Dreamina's ad reference tool

Vera Drew

One ad caught my attention because of its opening. I used it as a reference to explore a similar way of introducing my own product.

MichaelAugust 12
Alice

Creating a new campaign felt easier once I had something to guide me. The reference helped me decide what kind of scenes would suit my product.

GraceAugust 18
Bob

The ad I liked had a simple product reveal. Using it as a reference helped me try that approach with my own product and make the concept my own.

KevinAugust 15
Cathy

A good example made the creative direction much clearer. I could see what I wanted to keep and what needed to change for my campaign.

HannahAugust 5
Vera Drew

One ad caught my attention because of its opening. I used it as a reference to explore a similar way of introducing my own product.

MichaelAugust 12
Alice

Creating a new campaign felt easier once I had something to guide me. The reference helped me decide what kind of scenes would suit my product.

GraceAugust 18
Bob

The ad I liked had a simple product reveal. Using it as a reference helped me try that approach with my own product and make the concept my own.

KevinAugust 15
Cathy

A good example made the creative direction much clearer. I could see what I wanted to keep and what needed to change for my campaign.

HannahAugust 5
David

My first ad ideas felt scattered. Starting from a reference helped me bring the visuals together and gave me a clearer direction to follow.

BrianAugust 8
Emma

Seeing how another ad presented its product gave me an idea for mine. The reference made it easier to build around that concept without using the same product.

LauraAugust 16
David

The hardest part was deciding how to arrange the scenes. A reference ad gave me a useful starting point for testing different arrangements.

DanielAugust 21
Emma

I often save ads for inspiration but struggle to turn them into ideas. Using one as a reference helped me put that inspiration into a new concept.

MeganAugust 17
David

My first ad ideas felt scattered. Starting from a reference helped me bring the visuals together and gave me a clearer direction to follow.

BrianAugust 8
Emma

Seeing how another ad presented its product gave me an idea for mine. The reference made it easier to build around that concept without using the same product.

LauraAugust 16
David

The hardest part was deciding how to arrange the scenes. A reference ad gave me a useful starting point for testing different arrangements.

DanielAugust 21
Emma

I often save ads for inspiration but struggle to turn them into ideas. Using one as a reference helped me put that inspiration into a new concept.

MeganAugust 17

FAQs about reference to video

How do I use an AI video generator with ad reference?

You can use an AI video generator with an existing ad video as a visual reference when generating a new version. Upload the video first, then describe which parts you want the new version to follow, such as the pacing, camera movement, scene order, or product presentation. In Dreamina, you can upload reference materials in the AI Video workflow and choose a video model such as Seedance 2.5. Its reference-to-video workflow is designed to use visual references to guide motion, style, image, audio, or storyboard direction.   

Is Dreamina's ad reference tool free to use?

Dreamina offers free access, so you can try its ad creation tools before paying for a plan. However, the free access is credit-based rather than unlimited. The number of generations you can make depends on factors such as the model, video length, resolution, and other settings you select. For someone testing ad references for the first time, the free credits can be enough to explore the workflow, try different creative directions, and understand how references affect the result.

Can I use a competitor's ad as a reference?

Yes, you can use a competitor's ad as a reference when planning your own creative, but you should not copy the ad itself. Pay attention to what works for you, such as the product placement, camera angles, colours, pacing, or overall layout, then use those ideas to shape something new for your brand. Dreamina's reference-based generation lets you upload an existing visual and describe how you want the new result to differ.

Can I turn an image ad reference into a video ad?

An image ad can be the starting point for a video ad, provided you give the video generator enough direction about motion and action. The reference can establish details such as the product, model, composition, lighting, and setting, but it cannot show how those elements should move. Your prompt can fill in that information by describing camera movement, product interaction, scene changes, or a reveal.

What's the difference between an ad reference and a template?

An ad reference is an existing visual that shows the kind of creative direction you want, while a template is a predefined format designed for you to work within. A template may give you fixed sections, layouts, or placements for your content. A reference is more open-ended: it can come from an ad you have found and can communicate things such as composition, product placement, pacing, styling, or scene arrangement.

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