A post on the Inside AdWords blog announced the release of tool for creating display ads for AdWords. The display ad builder combines user provided text, images, logo, and color selections into a flash based ad built on one of a selection of templates. The tool creates ads in variety of sizes to work with all ad placement types including video and games. Ad templates designed specifically for entertainment and media, financial services, local, retail, technology and travel are available. A number of interactive ad formats including a photo gallery, a product showcase, and a business locator are also available. The tool is currently only available for advertisers in the U.S. and Canada.