A TikTok slideshow allows users to showcase multiple photos or short video clips in one video post. Slideshows have become a popular format on TikTok as a creative way to share visual stories, highlights from trips or events, daily life snapshots, and more. Users like slideshows because they can pack more content into one video while keeping viewers engaged as the images change. Posting slideshows is an easy way for TikTok creators to provide varied visual content, showcase different looks or outfits, give followers a peek into their daily routines, and more. Slideshows also tend to perform well on TikTok as they encourage viewers to watch the entire video to see the full story or collection of moments.
Sign Up For a TikTok Account
To create a TikTok account, you first need to download the TikTok app or go to TikTok.com. The app is available for free on both the App Store and Google Play.
Once you have the app or are on the website, tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. This will take you to the sign up page.
You can sign up using your phone number, email address, Facebook, or Google account. Enter your desired username, password, date of birth, and phone number or email to complete sign up.
TikTok requires users to be at least 13 years old. You will need to verify your age during the sign up process before you can create an account.
Create a New Video
To create a new video for your slideshow on TikTok, you’ll need to open up the TikTok app on your mobile device and tap the “+” button at the bottom of the screen. This will open up the camera view and allow you to create a new video from scratch.
When the camera view opens, you’ll see a number of options along the bottom. Tap on the “slides” icon, which looks like a stack of rectangles. This will allow you to create a video made up of slides rather than just a continuously recorded video.
Once you’ve selected the slides option, you’re ready to start adding your slides and customizing your slideshow. The app will guide you through the steps for adding slides, effects, text, and more. Refer to the following sections for details on customizing your slideshow.
For more details, refer to TikTok’s guide on creating your first video: https://support.tiktok.com/en/getting-started/creating-your-first-video
Add Slides
TikTok slideshows allow users to upload up to 10 photos or videos to create a slideshow video. According to this TikTok video, the maximum number of slides you can include in a TikTok slideshow is 10.
To add slides to your TikTok slideshow:
- Tap the ‘+’ icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Tap ‘Upload’ and select up to 10 photos or videos from your camera roll that you want to include in the slideshow. You can preview the photos and videos before adding them.
- Arrange the slides in the order you want them to appear in the video.
Once you’ve selected and arranged up to 10 photos or videos for your slideshow, you can customize the duration of each slide and add effects.
Customize Slide Duration
You can customize the duration of each individual slide in your TikTok slideshow from 1-10 seconds. This allows you to control the pacing and ensure slides have enough time on screen. To set slide durations:
Tap into edit mode on the slide you want to edit. Then tap the slide again and hold. This will bring up a duration slider where you can drag left or right to decrease or increase duration. The number of seconds selected will display. Set each slide’s duration as desired from 1-10 seconds.
As a reference, TikTok sets slide duration at 2.5 seconds by default when you first create a slideshow. But customizing the timing gives you more creative control. For example, you may want important slides to remain on screen longer. The ability to set variable durations is useful in this regard.
According to users on Reddit, even if your total slideshow length goes over 15 seconds, you can still customize individual slide durations over the TikTok limit. The full slideshow can be posted as long as audio remains within 60 seconds.
Sources:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Tiktokhelp/comments/jd3kmq/does_anyone_know_how_to_set_photo_duration_on/
Add Effects
One of the best ways to customize your TikTok slideshow is by adding effects, filters, text overlays, stickers, and emojis. TikTok has a huge library of effects that you can easily browse and add to your video. In addition to enhancing the visuals, effects can help set the tone or mood for your slideshow. According to TikTok’s product tutorial, effects can make a slideshow “more lively and engaging to watch.”
To add effects, tap the “Effects” icon at the bottom of the editing screen. You’ll then see options for filters, text, stickers, and more. Tap through the different categories or use the search bar to find a specific effect. Select an effect and it will be applied to your video. You can add multiple effects and edit or reorder them as needed. Some effects are static, while others will animate along with transitions between slides.
Filters will adjust the overall look and feel of the slideshow, like adding a vintage or dreamy aesthetic. Text and stickers can highlight key words, phrases or images in each slide. Emojis and animated stickers can infuse some personality. Get creative and find effects that enhance your slideshow and keep viewers engaged!
Add Music
When creating a slideshow on TikTok, you can add background music to complement your visuals and voiceover. TikTok has an extensive music library with thousands of songs and sounds to choose from. To add music:
1. Tap the “Sounds” icon at the bottom of the screen when creating your video. This will open up TikTok’s music catalog.
2. Browse or search for the perfect song or audio clip for your slideshow. You can filter by categories like pop, hip hop, dance, chill, happy, sad, and more.
3. Tap “View all” under a category to see more options. Use the search bar to look for specific songs, artists or albums. Tap any song to preview it.
4. When you find an appropriate music track, tap “Add” to include it in your video. The song will start playing in the background.
5. Adjust the volume of the music using the slider so that it complements your voiceover. Make sure the music doesn’t overpower your narration.
6. Trim the music clip if needed so it matches the length of your slideshow using the trim tool.
Picking the right music can set the tone and elicit the desired emotional response from your viewers. Take your time to find a track that really enhances the overall feel and message of your slideshow. Cite: https://tokboard.com/
Record Voiceover
To add your own voice narration to the slideshow, you can record an audio clip for each slide:
- Optional: Tap the mic icon at the bottom to start recording your voiceover. Speak clearly and pause between slides.
- The audio recorder will automatically stop after each slide. You can re-record for any slide.
- To remove a voiceover, tap the mic icon again and select ‘Delete segment’.
Adding your own voice narration helps make the slideshow more engaging and personalized. Just speak clearly and check the audio playback to ensure it sounds good.
Finalize Slide Order
Once you’ve added all your slides and effects, you can review and rearrange the slides as needed to get them in the right order. TikTok allows you to easily drag and drop slides to reorder them.
To change the order of slides:
- Tap on a slide thumbnail and hold it.
- Drag the slide left or right and drop it where you want it to go in the sequence.
- Continue dragging and dropping slides until you have the order you want.
You can also delete any slides you don’t want by tapping the trash icon on the slide thumbnail.
Take time to review the full slideshow video playback and make sure the slide order tells the story you want before posting.
Post the Slideshow
After you have finished creating and editing your slideshow, it’s time to post it to TikTok. When posting your slideshow, there are a few things you’ll want to do:
Write a compelling caption. The caption is one of the first things viewers will see, so take time to craft a caption that is engaging and descriptive. You’ll want to briefly explain what the video is about while encouraging viewers to watch the full slideshow. Using relevant hashtags in the caption can help more viewers find your video.
Add relevant hashtags. Including 3-5 popular hashtags related to your slideshow topic gives it a better chance of being discovered. Check what hashtags are trending or commonly used for similar videos. You can add hashtags like #slideshow, #DIYslides, or #HowToTikTok.
Post publicly or just to friends. You can choose to post your slideshow publicly so any TikTok user can view it, or post it just to your friends list for a smaller audience. Depending on your preferences, set the privacy settings appropriately.
Once your caption, hashtags, and settings are all set, post your slideshow! TikTok makes it easy to quickly create and share engaging slideshow videos with built-in editing tools.
