If you’ve seen a fun or interesting filter effect in someone else’s TikTok video and wanted to try it yourself, you may have wondered how you can access and use filters from other people’s videos. The good news is – it’s easy to do!
Finding the Filter Name
The first step to using a filter from another TikTok video is to find the name of the filter used. There are a couple ways to do this:
- Check the video caption – many TikTok creators will list the filters they used in the caption.
- Look for a filter tag – there may be a tag on the video that says the filter name. This shows up on the bottom left of the video.
- Ask the creator – you can comment on the video asking what filter they used.
Once you know the name of the filter, it’s time to add it to your own TikTok app.
Searching for the Filter
Open the TikTok app and tap on the plus (+) icon to open the camera. Before recording a video, tap on the “Effects” option at the bottom. This will open your Effects menu.
At the top of the Effects menu, tap on the magnifying glass icon to open the search bar. Type in the name of the filter you want to find. TikTok will display results for filters with that name.
When you see the filter you want, tap on it to open the filter profile. From there you can tap “Try it” to test out the filter on your camera viewfinder. If it’s the right filter, tap “Save” to add it to your Saved Effects.
Using Your Saved Filter
Once you’ve saved a filter, you can access it anytime to use in your own videos:
- Open the camera in the TikTok app as if you were going to record a new video.
- Tap “Effects” at the bottom and select the “Saved” tab.
- Scroll through your saved effects and tap on the filter you want to use.
- Apply the filter, then record your video as usual.
The filter will be applied to your video footage. You can adjust the intensity of the filter effect before recording your clip.
Saving Effects From In-App Camera
If you come across a fun filter while just playing around with the in-app TikTok camera (without recording a video), you can still save it:
- With the filter enabled on the camera, tap on “Effects” at the bottom.
- Tap the bookmark icon next to the filter’s name.
- This saves the effect to your Saved Effects.
Now you can find it and use that filter for recording videos later on.
Saving Effects From Videos in Feed
You’ll often discover filters while scrolling through TikTok videos in your Following feed. To save a filter from someone else’s video:
- Tap on the video in your feed to open it.
- Tap the “Effects” text above the username.
- This opens the filter profile – tap “Try it.”
- With the filter on your camera now, tap the bookmark to save it.
Once again, you’ll now find it in your Saved Effects for easy access.
Creating Your Own Filters With Effects House
In addition to using filters created by others, you can make your own custom filters through Effects House.
Effects House is TikTok’s built-in editing studio that lets you tweak filters or create your own from scratch. Open it by selecting “Effects House” on the Effects menu.
In Effects House you can:
- Adjust existing filter settings like intensity, colors, etc.
- Mix and match elements from multiple filters.
- Add custom visual effects like light leaks, trippy illusions, 3D objects and more.
- Overlay text elements and stickers.
- Save your creation as a brand new custom filter.
The effects you make can be used in your own videos or published for anyone to find and use. This lets you put your own creative spin on the typical TikTok filters!
Finding Filters on Device Camera
TikTok has integrated many of their filters into the device camera on iPhone and Android. Open your phone’s regular camera app and you may see a “TikTok” option.
Tapping this will open a menu of popular TikTok filters to add onto your camera footage. Any filters applied here will carry over when you open the TikTok app.
This makes it easy to plan out your video’s look ahead of time. Test filters on your phone camera, then record with the same effects in the TikTok app.
Finding Even More Filters
The TikTok effects catalogue contains hundreds of filters ranging from subtle color tweaks to flashy AR effects. New ones are being created all the time. Here are some tips for discovering new filters:
- Check the “Trending” section of the Effects menu.
- Look through the filters used by top creators in your Following feed.
- Search relevant keywords like “viral” or “popular” in the Effects search bar.
- Use trending sounds and hashtags which often have related filters.
- Browse the filters published by top accounts like @snapchat and @instagram.
Part of the fun is exploring the huge array of effects on TikTok. Finding the perfect filter can take your videos to the next level.
Credit the Filter Creator
If you use a particularly cool or unique filter created by someone else, it’s good practice to credit the filter’s creator. You can do this by:
- Mentioning their @username in video captions.
- Including the @username onscreen in your video.
- Tagging them in a comment on your video.
Giving credit helps filter creators gain more exposure and followers. It also enables your audience to find more cool effects to try in their own videos!
Troubleshooting Filter Issues
Filter effects not appearing correctly? Here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Update the app – make sure you have the latest version of TikTok installed.
- Restart the app – close and relaunch TikTok to refresh the cache.
- Free up storage space – delete unused apps and files to ensure your phone has room to render effects properly.
- Check internet connection – filters require a stable internet connection to load and display.
Filters not working? Following these tips could get them functioning again. Reach out to TikTok support if issues persist.
Conclusion
TikTok filters provide an easy way to take your videos to the next level. By finding and saving effects used by other creators, you can give your content a polished, eye-catching look. Learn the ins and outs of discovering new filters, troubleshooting issues, and making your own effects.
With the right filters and a little creativity, your TikTok account will stand out from the crowd!
