How to Refresh ads with Symphony Creative Studio

Last updated: October 2025

Ad to variations is a feature in Symphony Creative Studio that takes existing ads and creates new variations of them by adding a new hook or background music.

Before you begin

  • Log into Creative Studio with your TikTok for Business account. If you do not have an account, create your TikTok for Business account. Learn more about TikTok for Business accounts.

  • If it's your first time accessing Symphony Creative Studio, you'll need to:

    • Complete your profile.

    • Accept the Creative GenAI Terms.


How to Refresh ads with Symphony Creative Studio

To Refresh ads:

  1. Log in to Symphony Creative Studio on your desktop.

  2. Click Ad to variations.

  3. Upload a video from a computer or your linked TikTok Ads Manager library.

  4. Turn on Add a hook and/or Swap or add catchy music if you want those to be refreshed in your new video.

    • If you turn on Add a hook, select the product category most relevant to your product and a description. You'll also have the option to turn on Apply holiday theme for seasonal hooks.

  5. Click Generate.

  6. Preview the generated videos.

  7. Hover over a video and click Edit. When editing, you can:

  8. Once you're finished editing, click Export on the top-right corner.

  9. Click Download or Ads Manager.

    • Note: If you export to TikTok Ads Manager, you'll need to select the account that is linked to your logged-in profile or search for a TikTok Ads Manager account ID.