A TikTok watermark is a small logo, usually the TikTok logo or the creator’s username, that is automatically added to videos created on the platform. The watermark serves as a way for TikTok to brand the content and identify its source. However, some users want to remove the watermark for various reasons – to cleanly repurpose the video elsewhere, use it professionally, or simply for a watermark-free aesthetic. This guide will walk through different methods to remove the TikTok watermark from a video.
Verify Watermark Settings
The first step is to check your TikTok account settings to confirm whether the watermark option is enabled. Here’s how to verify your watermark settings:
1. Open the TikTok app and tap on your profile icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Select “Settings and privacy” from the menu.
3. Tap “Watermark” under the “Privacy” section.
4. If the toggle next to “Add Watermark” is enabled, it means your videos will have the TikTok watermark added. Disable this option if you want to remove watermarks.
You can also customize the watermark by tapping on “Custom Watermark” to change the text, color, size and position. Disable custom watermarks if you want no watermark at all.
Checking your watermark settings is the first step to determine if you need to manually remove watermarks from saved videos or if newly recorded videos will save without watermarks.
Use Third-Party Editing Apps
One of the easiest ways to remove the TikTok watermark is by using a third-party video editing app. There are many great options available, with advanced editing features that allow you to export your TikTok without any watermarks.
Some recommended third-party apps include:
- InShot – This free app for iOS and Android allows you to remove watermarks and offers advanced editing tools like trimming, filters, stickers, transitions and more. Simply import your TikTok video, edit it, and export it without the watermark. InShot TikTok editing overview.
- CapCut – Developed by ByteDance (the company behind TikTok), CapCut is optimized for short video editing. You can easily remove the TikTok watermark and access advanced editing features. Available for free on iOS and Android.
- Vita – Vita offers advanced editing features like trimming, filters, effects, text, and stickers. You can remove the TikTok watermark on export. Vita is free for iOS and Android.
The benefit of using a dedicated video editing app is you get access to additional creative editing tools to enhance your TikToks, while also being able to freely export them without a watermark.
Crop the Video
One of the easiest ways to remove the TikTok watermark is to simply crop it out of the video. Here’s how to zoom in and cut out just the watermarked section:
First, save the video from TikTok to your camera roll or photos app. Then open the video in the photos app and select the “Edit” option. This will bring up editing tools.
Next, tap the “Crop” icon located at the bottom of the screen. You can then pinch and zoom into the area with the watermark until it fills up the frame. Position the crop area so that the watermark is out of the shot but the rest of the video is still visible.
Once cropped, the watermark will be removed. Make sure to save the changes to keep the edited version without the watermark.
The benefit of cropping is that it doesn’t reduce video quality or require third-party apps. However, it can only remove watermarks near the edges and you may lose part of the original framing.
Cover with Stickers
One easy way to obscure the TikTok watermark is by covering it with stickers or emojis. TikTok has a variety of stickers and emojis that you can add to your videos. To use this method:
- Open the TikTok video you want to remove the watermark from in the TikTok app.
- Tap on the sticker icon at the top.
- Browse through the available stickers and select a few that you can place over the watermark area.
- Drag the stickers over the watermark and resize as needed to fully cover the watermark.
- Adjust transparency on the stickers if you still want the watermark area to be slightly visible.
- Save or export the video with the watermark covered.
You can also add text boxes and emoji stickers to obscure the watermark area. Get creative with different stickers to seamlessly cover the watermark spot on your TikTok videos.
Blur the Watermark
One way to make the TikTok watermark less noticeable is by blurring or pixelating the area where it appears. This won’t completely remove the watermark, but it will make it more difficult to read and less distracting.
To blur the watermark in your TikTok video:
- Open the video in the TikTok editing tool.
- Select the “Effects” option at the bottom.
- Browse the effects until you find one that can pixelate or blur a portion of the video. Some options are the “Blur” and “Pixelate” effects.
- Adjust the effect to cover the watermark area. You can resize and move the effect as needed.
- Preview how it looks blurred. Adjust the effect intensity if needed.
- Save the changes to apply the blur effect.
The watermark will still be slightly visible, but blurring it makes it less prominent and obvious in the video. Just be careful not to blur too much of the important video content.
Alternatively, you can use a third-party editing app like CapCut to apply blur effects and have more control over the intensity and placement.
Alter Video Orientation
One way to remove the TikTok watermark is by altering the orientation of the video. By flipping or rotating the video, you can move the watermark off the screen so it is no longer visible.
To do this, first download the TikTok video to your phone’s gallery. Then open the video in the Photos app or a video editing app like CapCut. Look for options to flip, rotate or mirror the video. Play around with the different orientation options until the watermark is rotated off screen.
Flipping the video horizontally will move the watermark from the bottom to the top or vice versa. Rotating the video 90 degrees clockwise will shift the watermark to the right side. Just make sure the watermark is completely off screen in the new orientation.
The only downside to this method is that it changes the viewing orientation for the entire video. But if you just want a quick and easy way to remove the watermark, altering the video orientation can work well.
Some apps like Inshot also have dedicated “remove watermark” features that automatically detect and erase watermarks by cropping or rotating.
Repost Without Watermark
One simple way to remove the TikTok watermark is to repost the video without the watermark through another platform like WhatsApp or by screen recording. Here’s how:
Open the TikTok app and find the video you want to repost without the watermark. Tap the share icon and select WhatsApp. Send the video to yourself or a friend through WhatsApp. The version shared on WhatsApp will not have the TikTok watermark.
Alternatively, you can screen record the TikTok video as you play it in the app. Open your device’s screen recording feature and record the video as it plays in the TikTok app. Stop the recording when finished. The screen recorded version will not have the watermark.
Reposting the video directly through WhatsApp or screen recording it removes the need to use any third-party apps or lose video quality. It provides a quick and easy way to repost TikTok videos without the branded watermark.
Download Watermark-Free Version
One of the easiest ways to get a watermark-free version of a TikTok video is to use a download bot or scraper tool like Tikmate. These tools allow you to enter the URL of any public TikTok video and download it directly without a watermark.
Tikmate and similar services work by scraping the TikTok servers directly to retrieve a watermark-free version of the video file. So you don’t have to go through the process of screen recording or using a video editor to remove the watermark.
To use Tikmate:
- Go to https://tikmate.app and paste the URL of the TikTok video you want to download
- Click on “Download No Watermark”
- Select the video quality you want (HD recommended)
- Click “Download” and save the video file when prompted
The downloaded TikTok video will be completely watermark-free in its original quality. This method doesn’t require you to have the TikTok app installed or have an account. It’s one of the quickest and most convenient ways to get TikTok videos without any watermark overlay.
Conclusion
In summary, there are several easy ways to remove the TikTok watermark from your videos. Verify your account and creator settings to see if you can disable the watermark directly within the app. Use third-party editing apps like Inshot or CapCut to cover or crop out the watermark. Apply stickers strategically over the watermark area. Repost your TikTok video without the watermark to other platforms. And download watermark-free versions of your videos when possible.
Removing the TikTok watermark can greatly improve the aesthetics of your videos and allow for more seamless sharing across platforms. The techniques covered require no fancy video editing skills. With a few simple tricks, you can upload visually appealing, watermark-free content that looks professional and cleanly designed. This allows your videos to shine and prevents the watermark from distracting viewers.