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Reels Ad Hook Generator

Enter your brand, product and offer and get 12 ready-to-shoot Instagram Reels ad hooks — each with the spoken line for the first 2 seconds, on-screen text and a shot idea, plus caption that fits 125 characters. Re-roll for fresh angles. Free and private.

Reels Ad hook generator

Only use claims, reviews, prices and scarcity you can prove — Meta and TikTok reject ads with misleading or unsubstantiated claims.
Problem → Solution

Hook: Tired of hoodies that shrink and lose their shape? This oversized hoodie fixes it.

On-screen: Hoodies that shrink and lose their shape? Solved.

Shot: Split screen: the problem on the left, the oversized hoodie on the right.

Caption: Tired of hoodies that shrink and lose their shape? This oversized hoodie fixes it. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 118/125

Bold Claim

Hook: I'm calling it: this is the oversized hoodie of the year.

On-screen: Bold claim. Watch.

Shot: Creator looks straight into the lens and holds up the oversized hoodie.

Caption: I'm calling it: this is the oversized hoodie of the year. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 93/125

POV

Hook: POV: you're streetwear fans and this oversized hoodie actually gets you.

On-screen: POV: it actually keeps its heavyweight drape wash after wash

Shot: Friends reacting — "wait, where is that from?!"

Caption: POV: you're streetwear fans and this oversized hoodie actually gets you. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 108/125

Social Proof

Hook: Why is everyone buying this oversized hoodie? Let me show you.

On-screen: Rated 4.8★ by 2,000+ customers

Shot: Fast montage of real customer reviews and UGC clips.

Caption: Why is everyone buying this oversized hoodie? Let me show you. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 98/125

Us vs Them

Hook: Cheap oversized hoodie vs this one — after 30 washes.

On-screen: Cheap vs worth it

Shot: Hold both up to the camera, then reveal the difference in close-up.

Caption: Cheap oversized hoodie vs this one — after 30 washes. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 89/125

Curiosity Gap

Hook: Nobody talks about this oversized hoodie trick.

On-screen: Wait for it…

Shot: Tease the final look, then rewind to the start.

Caption: Nobody talks about this oversized hoodie trick. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 83/125

Price Anchor

Hook: This looks like a designer oversized hoodie. It's $49.

On-screen: Only $49 🤯

Shot: Reveal the price tag with a beat drop.

Caption: This looks like a designer oversized hoodie. It's $49. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 90/125

Unboxing / Haul

Hook: Let's see if this oversized hoodie is as good as the ads say.

On-screen: Unboxing 📦

Shot: Open the parcel, show the packaging, then a mirror fit check.

Caption: Let's see if this oversized hoodie is as good as the ads say. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 97/125

Before / After

Hook: Same person, same day — just a different oversized hoodie.

On-screen: The glow-up

Shot: Cover the lens with your hand, then reveal the new look.

Caption: Same person, same day — just a different oversized hoodie. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 94/125

Offer & Urgency

Hook: 20% off your first order — ends soon.

On-screen: 20% off your first order

Shot: Countdown graphic over a fast product montage.

Caption: 20% off your first order — ends soon. It keeps its heavyweight drape wash after wash. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 121/125

Listicle

Hook: 3 reasons streetwear fans love this oversized hoodie.

On-screen: Save this for later 📌

Shot: Flat-lay first, then a try-on for each number.

Caption: 3 reasons streetwear fans love this oversized hoodie. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 89/125

Question

Hook: Would you wear this oversized hoodie? Be honest.

On-screen: Yes or no? 👇

Shot: Poll-style sticker with two outfit options.

Caption: Would you wear this oversized hoodie? Be honest. 20% off your first order 👉 Shop now 84/125

Free Reels Ad Hook Generator by pGento

Why the first 2 seconds decide your ad

On Instagram Reels, viewers decide whether to keep watching in the first 2 seconds. A strong hook names a problem, makes a claim or opens a curiosity gap before the viewer can scroll — then the product proves it.

  • Keep key text inside the centre safe zone — the UI covers the bottom and sides.
  • Fast cuts and a strong first frame beat polished intros.
  • Use a clear CTA sticker or end card.

The hook frameworks

  • Problem → Solution — e.g. “Tired of hoodies that shrink and lose their shape? This oversized hoodie fixes it.”
  • Bold Claim — e.g. “I'm calling it: this is the oversized hoodie of the year.”
  • POV — e.g. “POV: you're streetwear fans and this oversized hoodie actually gets you.”
  • Social Proof — e.g. “Why is everyone buying this oversized hoodie? Let me show you.”
  • Us vs Them — e.g. “Cheap oversized hoodie vs this one — after 30 washes.”
  • Curiosity Gap — e.g. “Nobody talks about this oversized hoodie trick.”
  • Price Anchor — e.g. “This looks like a designer oversized hoodie. It's $49.”
  • Unboxing / Haul — e.g. “Let's see if this oversized hoodie is as good as the ads say.”
  • Before / After — e.g. “Same person, same day — just a different oversized hoodie.”
  • Offer & Urgency — e.g. “20% off your first order — ends soon.”
  • Listicle — e.g. “3 reasons streetwear fans love this oversized hoodie.”
  • Question — e.g. “Would you wear this oversized hoodie? Be honest.”

Stay compliant

Only use claims, reviews, prices and scarcity you can prove — Meta and TikTok reject ads with misleading or unsubstantiated claims. Avoid before/after claims for health or body results, don't imply personal attributes (“Are you overweight?”), and keep prices and offers accurate on the landing page.

Platform limits used by the generator

PlatformHook windowText limitAspect ratio
TikTokthe first 1–2 secondsAd text 1009:16
Meta (Facebook & Instagram feed)the first line of primary text and the first 3 seconds of videoPrimary text 125 · Headline 404:5
Instagram Reelsthe first 2 secondsCaption 1259:16
YouTube Shortsthe first 2 secondsHeadline 409:16

Frequently asked questions

What is an ad hook?
The opening line, visual or text of an ad that stops the scroll — usually the first 1–3 seconds of a video or the first line of primary text.
How long should a Reels hook be?
Say it in the first 2 seconds — roughly 5 to 12 words — and repeat it as on-screen text for viewers watching without sound.
How many hooks should I test?
Test 3–5 hooks with the same body footage. Swapping only the first seconds isolates what makes people stop scrolling.
Is the ad hook generator free?
Yes — free, unlimited and private. Hooks are generated in your browser.
Reels Ad Hook Generator

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