If it’s the first time you’re using TikTok, you may have to give the app permission to use your microphone and camera. Tap Allow to give it permission.
You can also tap one of the recommended songs below “For You” on the Sounds menu.
Many popular songs only allow you to use 15 seconds of music. Generally, you will be allowed to choose which 15 seconds you want to use from a larger section of the song.
To upload a video you recorded from your phone Gallery or Camera roll, tap Upload in the lower-right corner. If the video is longer than 60 seconds, you will need to tap and drag the video at the bottom of the screen to select which section of the video you want to use.
Tap 0. 3x to slow down the video recording to about 1/3 normal speed. Tap 0. 5x to slow down your video recording to 1/2 normal speed. Tap 1x to leave it at normal speed. Tap 2x to record at double normal speed. Tap 3x to record at three times normal speed.
Tap the Effects icon in the lower-left corner. Use tabs at the top of the effects list to browse the different categories of effects. Then tap one of the effect icons to use it. Watch the video feed on your phone to preview the effect. Tap the icon that resembles a circle with a line through it next to the tabs to cancel effects. Tap the video feed to close the effects list at the bottom.
Tap Filters in the menu to the right. It has an icon with three circles. Tap the tabs above the preview icons to browse filters by category. Tap one of the preview icons at the bottom. Check your camera view on the screen to preview the filter. Tap the video screen to exit the Filters menu.
Tap Timer in the menu to the right. It has an icon that resembles a stopwatch. Tap 3s or 10s in the lower-right corner to select a 3-second countdown timer, or a 10-second countdown timer. Tap the red bar that says Start shooting at the bottom to start the countdown. Your video will start filming as soon as the countdown reaches “0”.
You can also tap and hold the record button. The video will stop recording when you release the record button. While tapping and holding the “Record” button, drag the record button up the screen to zoom in.
When you stop recording, notice the blue bar is still at the top of your screen. If your video hasn’t used the entire 60 seconds, you can tap the record button again to add another video clip after the one you’ve already recorded. This is a great way to add multiple scenes and transitions to a video.
Tap Sounds in the lower-left corner. Tap one of the suggested sounds or tap More to open the Sounds menu and select another sound. Tap Volume at the bottom of the screen and use the slider bars to adjust the volume of the sounds or your original clip.
Tap Effects in the lower-right corner. Use the tabs at the bottom of the screen to browse effects by category. Drag the white line in the video playback timeline to where you want the effect to start. Tap and hold an effect icon at the bottom of the screen to add the effect. Hold down on the effect for as long as you want the effect to last. Tap Save in the upper-right corner.
Tap Text in the lower-right corner. Tap one of the fonts above your on-screen keyboard to select it. Tap one of the color dots to select the color of your font. Tap the icon with the four lines above the keyboard to select the font alignment (e. g. , right, left, center). Tap the capital “A” icon above the keyboard to change the text style (regular, outlined, in a colored block, etc. ) Use your keyboard to type the text you want to add. Tap Done in the upper-right corner when you are finished typing. Tap and drag the text to where you want it to go in your video. Tap the text overlay. Tap Set duration. Drag the red bars at the beginning and end of the timeline at the bottom of the screen to control when the text starts and stops in your video. Tap the checkmark icon in the lower-right corner when you are finished.
Tap Stickers in the lower-right corner. Tap the Stickers or Emoji tab at the top to switch between stickers and emojis. Tap the sticker or emoji you want to add to your video. Tap and drag it to the location you want the sticker to go.
Tap a text object or sticker. Tap Set duration. Drag the red bar on the left side of the timeline at the bottom of the screen to where you want the text or sticker to appear. Drag the red bar on the right side of the timeline at the bottom of the screen to where you want the text or sticker to disappear. Tap the play triangle icon above the timeline and to the left to preview the video. Tap the checkmark icon in the lower-right corner when you are finished.
Tap Filters in the upper-right corner. It has an icon with three circles. Tap one of the tabs above the filter icons to browse filters by category. Tap one of the preview icons at the bottom. Check your camera view on the screen to preview the filter. Tap the video playback to exit the Filters menu.
Tap the icon that resembles a microphone in the upper-right corner. Drag the white line in the video timeline at the bottom to the time you want the voiceover to start. Tap the record button at the bottom of the screen to start recording. Speak or record a sound. Tap the stop icon at the bottom of the screen to stop recording. Tap Save in the upper-right to save the voiceover.
Tap Voice Effect in the menu to the right. Tap one of the voice effects listed at the bottom. Tap the video playback to exit the voice effects menu.
Public: This allows anyone on TikTok to search and view your video. Friends: This only allows your friends to view your video. Private: This makes the video only viewable by you.
Public: This allows anyone on TikTok to search and view your video. Friends: This only allows your friends to view your video. Private: This makes the video only viewable by you.