How to Get More Effects on Tik Tok

This wikiHow teaches you how to find new effects for your videos on Tik Tok. You can use effects from other Tik Tok videos, or you can use effects from other apps and upload that video to Tik Tok. Open the Tik Tok app on your phone or...

Method 1 of 2:

Finding Effects from Other Videos

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Open the Tik Tok app on your phone or tablet. Look for a black icon with a white musical note, which resembles a "d". Tap the app to open it.
Tap Discover. It's in the bottom left corner with a magnifying glass icon.
Search for a video that uses an effect you wish to add. Tap the search bar at the top and type in your query.
1. Search by the effect name, or search for a user you know uses a particular effect.
Tap on a video in your search results. This will open the video.
Tap on the effect button in the lower-left corner of the screen. It will be above the username with a yellow icon.
1. This will take you to the effect in the Effect Assistant. Here you can view examples of the effect being used in other Tik Tok videos.
Tap the red video button at the bottom to use the effect. This will take you to your camera with the effect loaded.
Record your video. Tap and hold the red button at the bottom to record, then release when done.
1. Alternatively, tap and release the red button to start recording, then tap the stop button to stop recording.
2. Record multiple videos by starting a new one after stopping the last video.
Tap the red checkmark on the bottom right. This will process the video(s).
Preview the video and add anything else you would like. Tap on the buttons at the bottom to add sounds, effects, text, and stickers. Select the buttons on the top right to add filters, trim the video, and adjust the volume.
Tap Next when satisfied. This is a red button in the bottom right.
Add a description, then post your video by tapping Post. Your video with the new effect will be posted.

Method 2 of 2:

Using Another Video Editing App

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Launch the app store on your phone. This is the Play Store on an Android and the App Store for iPhone/iPad. Look for the app on the home screen or in the app menu. Tap the app to open it.
Search for a video editing app and tap on it to view it. InShot and Vizmato are both free and easy to use for iOS and Android, and you can upgrade to get rid of ads.
1. Look at reviews and check the description to see that the app has the features you are looking for.
Tap on Get or Install to download the app. The app will appear on your home screen or app menu when it is finished downloading.
Launch the app. Look for the app on your home screen or app menu. Tap on the app to open it.
Create a video. Each app works differently, but you can either select a video or photo or capture a new one.
Edit the video. Toggle through effects and settings. Try out different effects.
Tap Save to save the video when done. This will save directly to your phone's or iPad's storage.
Upload to Tik Tok. Both InShot and Vizmato have the ability to upload the video to Tik Tok. Doing so brings you to the editing page in Tik Tok, where you can add further effects.
1. For InShot, after saving the video, you will be directed to the share screen. Search for Tik Tok, or tap Other and look for Tik Tok in that menu. Tap on Tik Tok.
2. For Vizmato, swipe through the options at the bottom of the screen after or before saving until you see Tik Tok. Tap on Tik Tok.
Tap Next and finishing editing in Tik Tok. Make any last edits such as effects and text, or stitch together multiple videos.
Tap Next when satisfied. This is a red button in the bottom right.
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Add a description, then post your video by tapping Post. Your video with the new effect will be posted.