How to Find Stock Photos for Your Facebook and Instagram Ads

Why Images Matter

Ad copy is only half the equation — the visual is what stops the scroll. Facebook and Instagram ads with compelling images see 2-3x higher engagement. AdAutomate helps by suggesting relevant stock photos alongside your generated ad copy.

How Image Suggestions Work

When you generate ads, AdAutomate automatically fetches stock photos matching keywords from your URL. These are sourced from Picsum Photos (free, high-quality stock images). No extra API calls, no extra charges — they appear right below your results.

Using Suggested Images

1. After generating ads, scroll to "Suggested Images"
2. Click any image to copy its URL
3. Paste the URL into your Facebook Ads Manager or Canva creative
4. Combine with your generated ad copy for a complete ad

Best Practices for Ad Images

• Keep it relevant — the image should match the ad message
• Use high resolution — 1200x628 pixels for Facebook feed ads
• Minimal text overlay — Facebook limits text to 20% of the image
• Test multiple visuals — run the same copy with different images

Image Tips Per Platform

Facebook: Square (1:1) or landscape (1.91:1) work best. Bright colors and human faces increase engagement. Instagram: Square (1:1) or vertical (4:5). Lifestyle photos outperform product-only shots. LinkedIn: Professional settings, team photos, or data visualizations perform better than generic stock photos.