Ad swipe file: where to find DTC ad examples and how to keep your own

An ad swipe file is a set of ads you study before a new brief. The Artoo Swipe File records DTC static ads by format, awareness, and emotion. Meta Ad Library is the official source for current ads. Foreplay, Swipekit, and GetHookd describe saving or organizing and document a connector. We did not sign in or embed ads.

Last checked 2026-10-27.

Facts come from each resource record. A save cell is filled only when the record says save or organize. We did not sign in, embed ads, or test a connector.

Quick picks

Browse a library, or save your own

Official libraries show what a platform publishes. Other records are study libraries. A save-or-organize cell is filled only when the description, editorial note, or best-for lines say save or organize. Otherwise the cell stays "Not established".

The ads library is the full catalog list. Choosing an ad reference is the research method. This page is the swipe-file job.

The comparison

NameFree access on the recordSave or organize, as describedMCPAPIClients namedPrice summaryRecord checked
The Artoo Swipe FileFree access documentedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedFree email-gated static-ad library; signup also opts in to Artoo emails. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
Sprites Ads LibraryFree access documentedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedFree reference ads library; parent Sprites marketing product is paid and separate. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
Swipe-WorthyNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedCurrent amounts, billing terms and plan entitlements were not established in the published review. Check the official source before choosing a plan. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
Motion Creative Strategy LibraryNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedThis is a creative-strategy reference library within a wider paid platform. The pricing route describes Motion/Runneth software plans; those prices do not establish a fee to browse this library. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
Meta Ad LibraryFree access documentedNot establishedNot establisheddocumented; free-access scope not establishedNot establishedA free access option is supported by the reviewed source. Check the vendor for account requirements, paid upgrades and usage limits. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
TikTok Creative Center Top AdsFree access documentedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedA free access option is supported by the reviewed source. Check the vendor for account requirements, paid upgrades and usage limits. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
Billo Creative InsiderNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedNot establishedCurrent amounts, billing terms and plan entitlements were not established in the published review. Check the official source before choosing a plan. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
ForeplayNot establishedDescribed on the recorddocumented; free-access scope not establisheddocumented; free-access scope not establishedChatGPT, ClaudeBasic is $59/month on monthly billing, or a displayed $49/month equivalent with annual savings. The page also lists Workflow and Agency tiers. API/MCP eligibility and any additional usage charges should be checked separately. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
SwipekitNot establishedDescribed on the recorddocumented; free-access scope not establisheddocumented; free-access scope not establishedNot establishedCurrent amounts, billing terms and plan entitlements were not established in the published review. Check the official source before choosing a plan. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
GetHookdFree access not includedDescribed on the recorddocumented; free access not includeddocumented; free access not includedClaude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, PerplexitySeven-day $0 trial followed by paid plans. API and MCP are included on every annual tier, or Team and Agency monthly. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21
TrendTrackNot establishedNot establisheddocumented; free access not includeddocumented; free access not includedNot establishedPaid Starter/Pro/Business and Enterprise; public tools offered separately. Yearly equivalents$34/$62/$111 per month. As listed on 2026-10-21.2026-10-21

Records

The Artoo Swipe File

Study DTC static ads by format, awareness level and the emotion behind the message.

Full browsing asks for an email and agreement to receive the vendor's messages.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: resource. Free email-gated static-ad library; signup also opts in to Artoo emails.

Free library: $0. free.

  • No documented connector on the record.

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • Full browsing asks for an email and agreement to receive the vendor's messages.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

Sprites Ads Library

Explore public ad examples with hook, CTA and creative context.

The free ad library is separate from Sprites' paid campaign platform and connectors.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: resource. Free reference ads library; parent Sprites marketing product is paid and separate.

No plan rows on the record.

  • No documented connector on the record.

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • The free ad library is separate from Sprites' paid campaign platform and connectors.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

Swipe-Worthy

Study annotated marketing and copywriting examples with attention to message structure and persuasion.

Its commentary makes this useful for explaining a mechanism, not just collecting an image. Historical examples still need to be adapted to current claims and audiences.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: not_established. Current amounts, billing terms and plan entitlements were not established in the published review. Check the official source before choosing a plan.

No plan rows on the record.

  • No documented connector on the record.

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • Native agent connectors and plugins were not established by the reviewed evidence. Browser research may still be useful.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

Motion Creative Strategy Library

Study ad formats, brand creative strategies, and audience perspectives before writing your next brief.

Its combination of formats, brand breakdowns, and personas is useful for explaining why a reference fits a brief. A published breakdown is research, not proof an approach will work for your brand.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: vendor_product. This is a creative-strategy reference library within a wider paid platform. The pricing route describes Motion/Runneth software plans; those prices do not establish a fee to browse this library.

No plan rows on the record.

  • No documented connector on the record.

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • Native agent connectors and plugins were not established by the reviewed evidence. Browser research may still be useful.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

Meta Ad Library

Look up live advertising from brands across Meta and inspect the original creative and advertiser.

Use a specific advertiser and market to keep the research manageable. Active status does not tell you an ad's profitability. The official API has its own eligibility and coverage requirements.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: not_established. A free access option is supported by the reviewed source. Check the vendor for account requirements, paid upgrades and usage limits.

No plan rows on the record.

  • api: documented; free-access scope not established

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • API: Check the vendor for account, plan, permissions and usage limits.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

TikTok Creative Center Top Ads

Explore TikTok ad examples by market and creative style to study short-form pacing and hooks.

Watch the opening, transitions, product demonstration, and close separately. Translate the pattern into an original script using your own product facts.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: not_established. A free access option is supported by the reviewed source. Check the vendor for account requirements, paid upgrades and usage limits.

No plan rows on the record.

  • No documented connector on the record.

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • Native agent connectors and plugins were not established by the reviewed evidence. Browser research may still be useful.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

Billo Creative Insider

Explore creator-ad ideas and UGC examples to plan hooks, demonstrations, and production briefs.

Separate a reusable creative structure from the specific creator, footage, and claims. Turn the pattern into an original shot list for your product.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: not_established. Current amounts, billing terms and plan entitlements were not established in the published review. Check the official source before choosing a plan.

No plan rows on the record.

  • No documented connector on the record.

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • Native agent connectors and plugins were not established by the reviewed evidence. Browser research may still be useful.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

Foreplay

Keep ad inspiration, competitor research, and creative briefs in one organized workflow.

Start with a brand or a creative angle, then study patterns across a small set of ads. Keep the source, format, hook, and reason for saving together.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: resource. Basic is $59/month on monthly billing, or a displayed $49/month equivalent with annual savings. The page also lists Workflow and Agency tiers. API/MCP eligibility and any additional usage charges should be checked separately.

Basic: $59/month. Monthly; discounted annual option also listed.

  • mcp: documented; free-access scope not established
  • api: documented; free-access scope not established
  • browserExtension: documented; free-access scope not established

Clients named on the record: ChatGPT, Claude.

  • MCP: Check the vendor for account, plan, permissions and usage limits.
  • API: Check the vendor for account, plan, permissions and usage limits.
  • Browser extension: Check the vendor for account, plan, permissions and usage limits.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

Swipekit

Save and organize ad references into boards, folders, and tags for a creative team's next project.

Use a consistent tagging system for the job, hook, format, and reason for saving. A well-edited board is more useful than an unfiltered archive.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: resource. Current amounts, billing terms and plan entitlements were not established in the published review. Check the official source before choosing a plan.

No plan rows on the record.

  • mcp: documented; free-access scope not established
  • api: documented; free-access scope not established

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • MCP: Check the vendor for account, plan, permissions and usage limits.
  • API: Check the vendor for account, plan, permissions and usage limits.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

GetHookd

Research live ad references, organize boards and compare hooks and creative angles.

MCP and API availability depend on both the plan tier and its billing cycle.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: resource. Seven-day $0 trial followed by paid plans. API and MCP are included on every annual tier, or Team and Agency monthly.

Starter annual: $19/month. yearly. Starter monthly: $29. monthly. Pro annual: $32/month. yearly. Pro monthly: $49. monthly.

  • mcp: documented; free access not included
  • api: documented; free access not included
  • browserExtension: documented; free-access scope not established

Clients named on the record: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, Perplexity.

  • MCP and API availability depend on both the plan tier and its billing cycle.
  • MCP: Everyannualtier or Team/Agency monthly; OAuth account
  • API: Everyannualtier or Team/Agency monthly; authenticated
  • Browser extension: Check the vendor for account, plan, permissions and usage limits. Connection not authenticated here.

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

TrendTrack

Research ecommerce ads, brands and messages with source-linked intelligence tools.

Vendor estimates and generated analyses do not prove a competitor's actual results.

Pricing summary, as listed on 2026-10-21. Scope: resource. Paid Starter/Pro/Business and Enterprise; public tools offered separately. Yearly equivalents$34/$62/$111 per month.

Starter: $34/month. yearly. Pro: $62/month. yearly. Business: $111/month. yearly. Enterprise: Contact. quote.

  • mcp: documented; free access not included
  • api: documented; free access not included
  • browserExtension: documented; free-access scope not established

Clients named on the record: Not established.

  • Vendor estimates and generated analyses do not prove a competitor's actual results.
  • MCP: Paid plan/credit entitlement; OAuth; read-only
  • API: REST API with account/plancredits; same data
  • Browser extension: Official free Chrome extension; usage/feature limitsdependplan

Resource page · Official source · Pricing source

FAQ

What is an ad swipe file?

An ad swipe file is a set of ads you study before writing a new brief. The Artoo Swipe File describes DTC static ads by format, awareness level, and emotion. Meta Ad Library is the official place to inspect ads a brand is running. Studying an ad is not permission to copy it.

What is the best tool to save Facebook and Instagram ads?

There is no winner on this page. Foreplay describes saving paid-social references, and its summary lists Basic at the price on the record. Swipekit describes saving ads into boards, and its price is not established. GetHookd describes organizing boards. Check the current plan before you rely on a connector.

Is there a free alternative to Foreplay for saving ads?

A free browse library is not the same as a tool that saves your own file. Meta Ad Library documents free access for looking up ads. A free way to save and tag your own ads is not established on these records.

Where can I find static ad examples for ecommerce brands?

The Artoo Swipe File is the DTC static-ad record. Motion Creative Strategy Library is a creative-strategy library, and its pricing scope is the wider vendor product, so those prices are not a library fee. Swipe-Worthy is an annotated archive, and its price is not established.

Can I connect my ad swipe file to ChatGPT or Claude?

Only where the record says so. Foreplay names ChatGPT and Claude. GetHookd names Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, and Perplexity. Swipekit documents an MCP and an API and names no clients. None of these connections was tested.

Is it OK to copy ads from a swipe file?

No. Use a reference to study the structure, then write from your own product facts. The original advertiser keeps the copy, claims, and assets. An active ad does not show that it was profitable.

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