TikTok filters are effects that can be applied to videos on the platform to alter the look and feel of the footage. Filters on TikTok range from subtle color changes to animated overlays and distortions. Some popular filters include beauty filters that smooth skin, the disco filter with flashing lights, the pixelate filter that pixelates the image, and more.
There are a few key reasons why TikTok users may want to remove filters from their videos:
- To showcase original footage and lighting conditions
- To avoid legal issues if using copyrighted filters
- To create a consistent brand aesthetic across videos
- To boost perceived authenticity and realness
Removing filters allows users to display the unmodified clip just as it was originally captured. This guide will walk through the steps to locate the original video file, extract it from TikTok, and repost it without any effects or filters.
Locate Original Video
The first step in removing a filter from an existing TikTok video is to locate the original, unfiltered version. This can be done within the TikTok app by finding the video in your likes or profile if you’ve previously engaged with it.
If you don’t have the original video saved, you can search for it using keywords from the caption or audio. Try searching hashtags or sounds associated with the video to find the unfiltered original. As explained on Reddit, “I know the music that the tiktok used. Is there some way I can, for example, get all tiktok videos that used this music in order to search from …” (source).
Once you’ve located the original video in the app, the next step is to download it so you can edit it.
Download Original Video
To download the original, unfiltered video from TikTok, follow these steps:
1. Open the TikTok app and navigate to the video you want to download. Make sure this is the original video that does not have any filters applied.
2. Tap on the ‘Share’ icon, which looks like an arrow pointing to the right. This is located along the right side of the video.
3. From the share options, select ‘Save video.’ This will save the video straight to your camera roll without any filters or watermarks.
4. You can also save the video by holding your finger down on the video in your feed. A popup will appear with the option to ‘Save video.’
5. The original, unfiltered video will now be saved to your camera roll or gallery ready for editing.
Make sure you have permission from the original creator before downloading their content. Downloading the original allows you to edit the filters out and repost the content if desired.
Upload Video to Editing App
Once you’ve downloaded the original TikTok video you want to edit, the next step is to upload it into a video editing app. Some of the most popular and highly-rated apps for editing TikTok videos include:
- Movavi – Offers advanced editing tools like trimming, filters, transitions, text, and effects. Works on iOS, Android, and desktop.
- CapCut – Made specifically for TikTok with templates, effects, filters, transitions, and more. Free on iOS and Android.
- Adobe Premiere Rush – Premium video editing app with advanced tools and capabilities. Subscription required.
- iMovie – Comes free on iOS devices and Macs with good basic editing features.
The process to upload your original TikTok video is simple:
- Open the editing app on your device.
- Find the “Import” or similarly labeled option.
- Select the TikTok video from your camera roll or downloads folder.
- The app may ask you to choose the video quality. Select the best quality.
- The video will now be imported into the app, ready for editing.
Once imported, you can start applying edits and removing the filter on the TikTok video.
Remove Filter in Editing App
There are several video editing apps that allow you to remove filters from TikTok videos. Here are some of the top options:
In VivaCut, open the video and tap on “Filters.” This will bring up the filters currently applied to the video. Tap on each filter to disable it until you’ve removed all filters from the video. VivaCut makes it easy to see exactly which filters are on a TikTok video and turn them off.
BeeCut also provides an easy way to remove filters. After importing the video, tap on “Filter” at the bottom. This will open the filter options where you can toggle off any filters currently applied. BeeCut’s interface clearly shows which filters are active versus inactive.
In the Adobe Premiere Rush app, open the TikTok video and select the “Effects” tab. Disable any effects listed here by tapping the checkmark icon to remove them from the video clip. Premiere Rush gives you precise control over all video effects.
Other apps like PowerDirector, iMovie, and KineMaster also allow you to view and disable any filters applied to TikTok videos for a clean, original look.
Adjust and Enhance
After removing the filter, you may need to adjust aspects of the video like lighting and color. Most video editing apps have tools to enhance the look of your video.
You can adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation and more to get the right lighting and color effects. Apps like InShot and Adobe Premiere Rush have controls to tweak these settings.
Look for options like “Color”, “Adjust”, or “Effects” in your editing app. Play around with the sliders and settings to enhance the look after removing the filter.
Aim for a natural, high-quality appearance. Go for subtle enhancements instead of overdoing it. Review the results and make changes until you achieve the desired look.
With the right adjustments, you can make your filter-free video pop and look professionally edited.
Export Edited Video
Once you have finished removing the filter and enhancing the video in your editing app, the next step is to export the edited video back to your device’s camera roll or gallery. Here are the steps to export the video in some popular editing apps:
In Splice for iOS:
- Tap on the share icon in the top right corner
- Choose “Save Video”
- Select the video quality you want
- Tap “Export” and the edited video will be saved to your camera roll
In CapCut for Android:
- Tap on the “Export” icon at the top
- Choose “Export as Video”
- Select the video resolution and format
- Tap “Export” and choose to save the video to your gallery
The process is similar in most editing apps. The key things to look for are the “Export” or “Save Video” options. Choosing MP4 format at 720p or 1080p resolution gives you a high quality editable video to upload back to TikTok.
Upload Back to TikTok
Once you have finished editing the video and removing the filter, the next step is to upload the edited video back to TikTok.
To upload the edited video back to TikTok:
- Open the TikTok app on your device.
- Tap on the plus (+) icon to create a new video post.
- Select ‘Upload video’ and find the edited video file on your device. Select the video to upload it.
- The video will begin uploading. You can edit the video further within the TikTok app if needed.
- Add any text, effects, sounds etc. that you want to include.
- Once ready, post the video as you normally would on TikTok.
The edited video without the filter will now be posted on your TikTok account. Make sure to credit the original video creator in your caption.
For more details on uploading videos to TikTok, see: how to reupload tiktok videos
Credit Original Creator
It is extremely important to credit the original creator when reposting a TikTok video that is not your own original content. Failing to provide proper credit is unethical and goes against TikTok’s community guidelines. TikTok provides clear instructions on how to properly credit a video when reposting.
When you repost someone else’s content without credit, you are plagiarizing their creative work. It is important to be ethical and respectful of others’ intellectual property when using TikTok. The easiest way to credit a video is to add the original creator’s @username in your caption along with any additional details about their video. You can also add text directly on the video crediting the original creator.
Giving credit shows respect for other creators, helps grow their audience, and allows the TikTok community to trace viral content back to the original source. It also protects you legally and keeps your account in good standing. Remember, it takes creativity and effort to produce quality videos. Always credit accordingly.
Conclusions
In summary, the process of removing a TikTok filter from an existing video requires first locating and downloading the original unfiltered version of the video. This can then be uploaded to a video editing app where the filter effects can be removed through the app’s editing tools. The edited video without the filter can then be exported and re-uploaded to TikTok. It’s important to remember to credit the original creator if you are reposting their content.
Users may want to remove filters from TikTok videos for a variety of reasons. The original video may be of better quality or the filter may be distracting from the actual content. Removing the filters allows the video to be seen as it was originally intended. It also allows users to customize videos by adding their own preferred filters or editing effects. Overall, the ability to download and edit TikTok videos gives users more control over the content.
