VAST Tag XML Generator Testing Tool

VAST Tag Generator Testing Tool for Video Ads

Our free VAST tag generator allows you to create custom VAST XML tags for testing, development, and learning purposes. Generate compliant VAST tags with multiple media formats, tracking events, and optional interactive elements.

How to Use the AdMeIn VAST Generator

Access the Generator
Navigate to our VAST Tester Tool and click the "Generate VAST" button to open the XML Generator modal.
Configure Your Ad
Fill in the required fields:
- Ad Title: Name for your video advertisement
- Media URLs: Add one or multiple video file URLs (supports MP4, WebM, OGG formats)
- Click Through URL: Landing page when users click the ad
- Impression URL: Tracking endpoint for ad impressions
- Error URL: Error tracking endpoint
- Duration: Video length in HH:MM:SS format
- Dimensions: Width and height in pixels
Select Framework Type
Choose between:
- VAST: Standard linear video ads
- VPAID: Interactive video ads with JavaScript capabilities
Generate and Test
Click "Generate VAST" to create your XML tag and automatically load it into the tester for immediate validation.

Supported VAST Features

Linear Ads: Traditional video advertisements that play before, during, or after content
Multiple Media Files: Support for multiple video formats for cross-browser compatibility
Tracking Events: Comprehensive event tracking including impression, quartiles, completion, and user interactions
Click Tracking: Monitor user engagement with clickthrough URLs
Error Handling: Robust error tracking and reporting

Interactive Elements

VPAID Support: Generate interactive ads with JavaScript frameworks
Icon Overlays: Add clickable overlays and call-to-action buttons
Custom Tracking: Implement custom tracking pixels and analytics

Technical Specifications

VAST version Compliance: Generated tags follow the latest IAB VAST specifications
- Options to choose a specific VAST version [2.0], [3.0], [4.0], [4.1], [4.2]
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works with major video players and ad servers
Multiple Formats: Automatic MIME type detection for different video formats

Use Cases

Development and Testing

QA Testing: Create test ads for quality assurance workflows
Player Integration: Test VAST compatibility with different video players
Debug Ad Issues: Generate clean VAST tags to isolate problems

Learning and Education

VAST Training: Understand VAST XML structure and components
Demo Creation: Build demonstration ads for presentations
Prototyping: Rapidly prototype ad concepts and formats

Ad Operations

Template Creation: Generate base templates for campaign trafficking
Troubleshooting: Create reference tags for debugging campaigns
Vendor Testing: Test third-party ad server integrations

Generated XML Structure

Our generator creates standards-compliant VAST XML with the following structure:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<VAST version="4.2">
  <Ad id="1">
    <InLine>
      <AdSystem>AdMeIn Generator</AdSystem>
      <AdTitle>Your Ad Title</AdTitle>
      <Error><![CDATA[https://your-domain.com/error]]></Error>
      <Impression><![CDATA[https://your-domain.com/impression]]></Impression>
      <Creatives>
        <Creative>
          <Linear>
            <Duration>00:00:30</Duration>
            <TrackingEvents>
              <Tracking event="start"><![CDATA[...]]></Tracking>
              <Tracking event="firstQuartile"><![CDATA[...]]></Tracking>
              <Tracking event="midpoint"><![CDATA[...]]></Tracking>
              <Tracking event="thirdQuartile"><![CDATA[...]]></Tracking>
              <Tracking event="complete"><![CDATA[...]]></Tracking>
            </TrackingEvents>
            <VideoClicks>
              <ClickThrough><![CDATA[https://your-landing-page.com]]></ClickThrough>
            </VideoClicks>
            <MediaFiles>
              <MediaFile delivery="progressive" type="video/mp4" width="640" height="360">
                <![CDATA[https://your-video-url.mp4]]>
              </MediaFile>
            </MediaFiles>
          </Linear>
        </Creative>
      </Creatives>
    </InLine>
  </Ad>
</VAST>

Best Practices

Media File Optimization

Multiple Formats: Include MP4, WebM, and OGG for maximum compatibility
Appropriate Bitrates: Balance quality and file size for target audiences
CDN Hosting: Use content delivery networks for reliable media delivery

Tracking Implementation

Comprehensive Events: Include all standard VAST tracking events
Unique URLs: Use distinct tracking URLs for different metrics
Error Handling: Implement robust error tracking and fallbacks

Testing Workflow

Generate your VAST tag with our tool
Test in multiple video players and environments
Validate tracking event functionality
Verify cross-browser compatibility
Monitor performance metrics

Related Tools

Media File Validation Guide: Learn about media file requirements
Tracking Events Documentation: Understand VAST event tracking
VAST Version Testing: Ensure version compatibility

Start generating your custom VAST tags today with our free VAST Generator Tool and streamline your video advertising workflow.