How do I remove a field from the panel?

Click the X at the end of any text or image input to clear it.

What is Smart-fit Technology?

New images populate near the size of the previous image, speeding up repeat campaigns.

Where should I keep the Image folder?

Keep the Smart Template in the same folder as the Image folder (inside the IAS zip download). Template designs you save can live anywhere.

How do I use the ALT IMG 1 and BODY TEXT layers?

ALT IMG 1 and BODY TEXT are hidden under other layers on artboards 1-17. Drag them above other elements in the Layers panel to use them.

Should I delete layers I don't need?

Don't delete elements or layers — hide them. If accidentally deleted, copy/paste from another artboard into the Design layer.

Why don't artboards 18-21 have images by default?

No images by default due to size. Copy/paste from a larger artboard to add them.

Can I add static elements to a template?

Shapes or elements that don't change between campaigns can be added directly to a saved template; the plugin won't touch them.

Why does the panel sometimes lock an image?

On repeat runs, if the attached image matches the last run, the panel locks it to protect adjustments. To reset, copy/paste from another artboard.

What are the required layer names?

The plugin depends on: text-headline, text-subhead, text-body, text-cta, img-hero, img-2, img-logo. Do not rename these layers.

Support · Instant Ad Sizer

Plugin Benefits

The benefit of Instant Ad Sizer is adding all elements to every ad size in Illustrator instantly. After populating, tweak text and images per artboard to build your own design.

Save modified designs as new templates to generate future ads in seconds. Build an unlimited template library.

Keep the Smart Template clean — after clicking Populate, save changes as a new file. A backup Smart Template is included in the download, and the latest zip is always at instantadsizer.com.

Works on Windows 10/11 and macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel). Adobe Illustrator CC 2024 or later.

What’s in the Package

instant-ad-sizer.zxp — the plugin extension; install this first.
IAS-Smart-Template.ai — required to run the plugin.
IAS-Smart-Template-Backup.ai — backup copy of the Smart Template.
Image Folder — images linked in the Smart Template; keep alongside the .ai file.

How to Install

Download Extension Manager Install Anastasiy’s Extension Manager (free, Windows & Mac, recommended by Adobe): https://install.anastasiy.com
Download the Instant Ad Sizer package Download from instantadsizer.com (includes .zxp, Smart Template, backup, Image folder).
Open Anastasiy’s Extension Manager Select the latest Illustrator version listed.
Install the plugin Drag instant-ad-sizer.zxp into the Extension Manager window; it installs automatically.
Restart Illustrator Open the panel via Window → Extensions → Instant Ad Sizer. Enter your license key when prompted.

Upgrading from Trial

When upgrading from trial to paid, use the same email address you originally subscribed with and the license key updates automatically (an Illustrator restart may be required).

If you subscribe with a different email, click Change key on the IAS panel and enter the new key emailed to you.

How to Use

Open the Smart Template Open IAS-Smart-Template.ai to get started.
Select artboards to populate Defaults to all. Individual selection gives more control for size- or platform-specific designs.
Enter text fields Headline, subhead, body, CTA. Blank fields are skipped.
Select images to place Choose your hero, secondary, and logo images.
Click Populate Selected artboards fill in seconds.
Tweak and adjust Adjust text and images per artboard. Save completed designs as new templates so future runs reuse element placement. Create unlimited templates.

Things to Know

Removing a field: Click the X at the end of any text/image input to clear it.
Smart-fit Technology: New images populate near the size of the previous image, speeding up repeat campaigns.
Image Folder: Keep the Smart Template in the same folder as the Image folder (inside the IAS zip download). Template designs you save can live anywhere.
Alt Image & Body Text visibility: ALT IMG 1 and BODY TEXT are hidden under other layers on artboards 1–17. Drag them above other elements in the Layers panel to use them.
Hiding vs. Deleting: Don’t delete elements or layers — hide them. If accidentally deleted, copy/paste from another artboard into the Design layer.
Small Artboards (18–21): No images by default due to size. Copy/paste from a larger artboard to add them.
Static Elements: Shapes/elements that don’t change between campaigns can be added directly to a saved template; the plugin won’t touch them.
Locked Images: On repeat runs, if the attached image matches the last run, the panel locks it to protect adjustments. To reset, copy/paste from another artboard.
Required Layer Names: The plugin depends on: text-headline, text-subhead, text-body, text-cta, img-hero, img-2, img-logo. Do not rename these layers.
Standard ad sizes: The Smart Template includes 21 artboards covering standard placements across social, display, and mobile. Dimensions are in pixels (width × height).

Social

Instagram / Facebook Square — 1080 × 1080

Story (Instagram / Facebook / TikTok) — 1080 × 1920

LinkedIn Square — 1080 × 1080

Instagram Portrait — 1080 × 1350

Pinterest Square — 1200 × 1200

Tablet Portrait — 768 × 1024

Pinterest Pin — 1000 × 1500

Large display

Wide Skyscraper — 160 × 600

Half Page — 300 × 600

Portrait — 300 × 1080

Billboard — 970 × 250

Facebook / LinkedIn Feed — 1200 × 628

Medium display

Medium Rectangle — 300 × 250

Large Rectangle — 336 × 280

Mobile Interstitial — 320 × 480

Mobile

3:1 Rectangle — 300 × 100

Large Mobile Banner — 320 × 100

Mobile Banner — 300 × 50

Mobile Leaderboard — 320 × 50

Leaderboard — 728 × 90

Large Leaderboard — 970 × 90

Manage Your Account

Account portal: instantadsizer.com/account — log in with your subscription email and license key.
Each license supports up to 2 machines. View and deactivate machines from your account page. License keys cannot be shared.
Subscriptions can be cancelled any time before the next billing period.
Refunds are issued when you cancel and email support@instantadsizer.com within 14 days of purchase.
Full policy: instantadsizer.com/terms
Lost your license key? Email support@instantadsizer.com from your subscription address and we’ll resend it.
Team accounts: contact support@instantadsizer.com.

Troubleshooting

Panel Issues — Email support@instantadsizer.com. We may ask you to open the Debug dropdown (below the Populate button, available after the panel has run once) and share the diagnostic info.
After a Plugin Update — Always restart Illustrator. It caches panel code on first load; script changes are not picked up until Illustrator is fully closed and reopened.
Response Time — Within 24 hours.

Need Help?

Instant Ad Sizer is designed to remove repetitive work so you can focus on design. If something isn’t covered here, our team responds within 24 hours.

Email Support instantadsizer.com