TikTok offers a variety of powerful yet easy-to-use video editing features within the app. Whether you want to trim clips, rearrange sections, add visual effects, include text or voiceovers, or finalize your video with music, TikTok allows you to customize and enhance your videos without needing complex external editing software.
This overview will walk through the key video editing capabilities available natively in TikTok. We’ll cover trimming, splitting, rearranging, adding visual enhancements, inserting text and stickers, recording voiceovers, choosing music, and finalizing your edited video for posting.
With TikTok’s user-friendly editing tools, anyone can take their videos to the next level. Let’s explore how simple edits can make a big difference for more professional, engaging TikTok content.
Trimming Videos
TikTok does not allow users to trim videos directly within the app after uploading. However, there are a couple easy ways to trim the start and end of a video before posting to TikTok.
One method is to use the TikTok mobile app’s built-in trimming tool when first uploading a new video. On the upload screen, tap the “Edit” icon, then drag the sliders at the bottom of the screen to set the new start and end points for the video. This will trim any excess footage from the beginning or end. For more details, see this guide: How to Trim Videos on TikTok: 3 Easy Ways & Bonus Tips.
Alternatively, you can use third party video editing apps like InShot or Videoleap to trim your footage first. Then export the trimmed video and upload it to TikTok as a new post. The advantage of using a dedicated editing app is having more advanced controls over trimming precision. Just ensure the trimmed video export is under 60 seconds.
Splitting Clips
Splitting your video into multiple clips is easy in TikTok’s video editor. Here are the steps:
1. Open the video you want to split in the TikTok editor. Tap the scissors icon at the bottom.
2. Drag the slider across the video timeline to the point where you want to split the clip. This will split your video into two separate clips.
3. You can continue splitting the video into additional clips by dragging the slider across the timeline again at different points.
4. Once you’ve split the video into the desired clips, you can tap and drag the clips to rearrange them into your preferred order. The split clips will remain separated.
5. When you are done splitting and rearranging, tap “Next” to move on to the next editing steps before posting your video.
Splitting your video into multiple clips allows you to reorder scenes, remove unwanted sections, and create shorter shareable moments from a longer video. Getting the structure just right can help make your TikTok videos more engaging.
Rearranging Clips
One of the key features of the TikTok video editor is the ability to easily rearrange clips in your video. Here are some tips for reordering video clips:
Tap the video clip you want to move, then drag and drop it to the new position within your timeline of clips. You can move clips forward or backward to rearrange as needed. Just tap, hold, and drag.
You can also delete clips by tapping on them and hitting the trash icon. This removes them from your video.
To split a long clip into multiple sections, tap the scissors icon on the clip. Then you can rearrange each piece.
When your clips are in the right order, hit “Next” to move on to adding effects, text, and more.
If you need to see your entire video playback with the new clip order, tap the play icon at the bottom. This previews your rearrangements.
Remember to save your changes by hitting “Save” after reordering clips. The TikTok editor auto-saves periodically, but manually saving ensures you don’t lose any clip rearrangements.
For more details on reordering clips in the TikTok video editor, check out TikTok’s guidance at https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-change-the-order-of-clips?lang=en
Adding Effects
One of the best parts of editing a TikTok video is adding fun effects to make your content more engaging. TikTok offers a wide variety of effects to choose from, including filters, AR effects, transitions, and more. Filters allow you to change the overall look and feel of your video, like adding a black and white or vintage effect. AR effects use augmented reality to add animated elements to your video, such as sparkles, animals, or even masks that track your face. Transitions provide cool ways to switch between video clips, like zooming, spinning, or sliding.
To add effects in most TikTok video editors, simply click on the “Effects” tab while editing your video. You’ll see all of TikTok’s available effects, broken down into categories. Browse through the options to find filters, AR effects, transitions, or other special effects you want to use. Some editors allow you to preview how the effect will look before committing it to your video. Once you’ve chosen an effect, you can further customize options like duration, intensity, or placement on the video. Effects are a great way to enhance your TikTok content and make your videos stand out!
Adding Text
One way to customize your TikTok videos is by adding text overlays. This can be a great way to emphasize certain words, add commentary, or enhance the overall look of your video.
To add text, tap the “Text” icon at the top of the editing screen. This will bring up text options. Tap the “+” button to add a new text box. You can drag the text box around and place it where you want over your video.
Tap inside the text box to start typing your text. You have options to change the font, color, alignment, and more. You can add multiple text boxes to a video as needed.
Text overlays are a creative way to add your own flair and personality to TikTok videos. They allow you to highlight key moments or words. Just don’t overdo it! Too much text can make the video feel cluttered. Use text intentionally and sparingly for best results.
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Adding Stickers
TikTok has an array of fun and creative stickers you can add to your videos. To access the stickers, tap the sticker icon at the top of the editing screen. You’ll see different categories of stickers to choose from like “Trending”, “Emoji”, and “Holiday” [1]. Tap a category to browse the available stickers.
Once you’ve selected a sticker, you can resize it by pinching your fingers and move it around on the screen to place it. Double tap the sticker to flip its orientation. You can add multiple stickers to one video.
For even more customization, tap the “Upload” tab in the stickers menu. Here you can upload your own images to create custom stickers. Use an image editing app to cut out the part of the photo you want as your sticker. Then save the image to your camera roll. In TikTok, tap “Upload” and select the image from your camera roll to turn it into a custom sticker [2]. Personalized stickers are a great way to showcase your brand or style!
Adding Music
One of the most popular ways to enhance TikTok videos is by adding background music. There are a few options for sourcing music to include in your TikTok videos:
Use music from TikTok’s built-in music library. TikTok has licensed a large catalog of songs that you can easily add to your videos. Just tap the music note icon when editing your video to browse and select a song. This is the easiest option if you want popular songs that are sure to work with TikTok’s copyright requirements. See this video for a walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT5p4OUkcS0
Add music stored on your device. You can use your own MP3 files or songs from your music library by tapping “Sounds” instead of the music note when adding audio. Just make sure you own the rights or have permission to use the song.
Use music from other platforms. Some apps like CapCut allow you to import music from platforms like YouTube or Soundcloud and use it in TikTok videos. Just ensure the music is copyright-free or you have permission to use it. See this for help adding music in CapCut: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/adding-music-to-tiktok-video-on-capcut.
The key is choosing music that enhances your video and fits TikTok’s copyright rules. The built-in music library makes that easy, but you can expand your options by using your own files or music from other sources.
Voiceover
One way to enhance your TikTok video is by adding a custom voiceover. This allows you to narrate the video in your own voice.
To record a voiceover on TikTok:
- Tap the mic icon at the top of the screen while editing your video.
- Press and hold the circular record button to start recording your voiceover. Speak clearly into your phone’s microphone.
- When you’re done, release the record button. You can listen back to your recording.
- If you want to re-record, tap the back arrow icon and record again.
- Once you’re happy with the voiceover, tap ‘Save’ to add it to your video.
The voiceover audio will be added to the entire length of the video. You can trim it later if needed. Make sure to speak slowly and clearly for best results.
For more tips, see this helpful guide: How to do a voiceover on TikTok to narrate your video
Finalizing the Video
The final step is exporting and saving your edited TikTok video. Once you are happy with all the edits, it’s time to finalize the video file so you can post it. Here are some tips for finalizing your TikTok video:
To export the video from your editing software like Adobe Premiere, go to the Export settings and select a high resolution like 1080p and a format like mp4. Make sure the dimensions match TikTok’s requirements, such as vertical 9:16 or horizontal 16:9. See this guide for recommended Adobe Premiere export settings for TikTok.
Double check the length is 60 seconds or less. Trim it down if needed. Review the final video before exporting to ensure the quality meets your standards.
After exporting, you can upload directly to TikTok to post it. Or save the video file on your computer or external hard drive to have a copy. It’s recommended to keep the original high resolution file in case you ever need it.
To share the video, you can download it from TikTok or access the file you exported. Then post or share wherever you like, such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or with friends.
Following best practices for exporting and sharing will ensure your TikTok video looks great anywhere you post it. Taking the time to properly finalize your edited video will pay off with a high quality result.
