What is the Flatlay ad format?

Picture a bird's-eye view of a styled surface where products are arranged like props in a magazine spread — shoes next to a handbag, skincare tubes scattered among eucalyptus stems, or work gear laid out with tools. The look is clean, Pinterest-ready, and lets you show multiple items or the full "vibe" of a product line without zooming in too close. Brands reach for this when they want something polished and aspirational that still feels tactile, or when they need to suggest a lifestyle (wedding stationery with wax seals, workwear with hammers) without putting a person in the frame.

Medium

Static only

4 Recent Flatlay Ads on Meta

Top brands running the Flatlay format

Ranked by unique ads tagged Flatlay in Motion's dataset.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Flatlay ad format?

Overhead shot of items artfully arranged on flat surface

Is Flatlay a video or static format?

Flatlay is a static only format.