How to make TikTok videos: A beginner’s guide

TikTok offers a stream of entertaining videos to scroll through, but you can do more than just watch.  Why not try your hand as a creator? Don’t worry; you don’t need a film degree or have to dance to engage your followers. By making your first TikTok video, you can craft the content you’d like to see and join over 1 billion other active users. Here’s a beginner’s guide to making TikTok videos.

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How to make a TikTok video

To start, tap Post, represented by the + icon at the bottom center of the screen.

You can also create a slideshow of photos by selecting Templates from the bottom right. TikTok has several templates pre-loaded with special effects to make your pictures sizzle.

To upload a video from your device, tap Upload to the right of the record button. There, you can select both photos or videos to upload to TikTok.

Select the file you wish to upload, then tap Next in the bottom left of the screen. Now, you can edit your video with various sound effects, filters, stickers, and text. You can also trim the video by tapping Adjust clips from the right-hand side.

Take some time to experiment to find the effect you like. You can learn more about all the various editing tools available in our guide. When you’re satisfied with the result, tap Next.

After that, add a description to your video and add a few hashtags to help people find it. You can also tag friends on TikTok if they are featured in the video.

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FAQs

Can you make a 3-minute video on TikTok?

Yes, you can either upload a video and trim it to three minutes or select the three-minute time frame above the Record button.

How do I make a TikTok video with pictures and music?

Tap Post, then select images to upload from your device storage. You can then add sound and other effects in the editing phase.