Stitches and duets are two popular features on TikTok that allow users to engage with existing videos on the platform in creative ways. A stitch involves creating a new video that includes part of another user’s video, while a duet allows you to record a video side-by-side with another user’s video. Here’s how to find and view stitches and duets on TikTok.
Finding Stitches
When another TikTok user stitches your video, you’ll get a notification about it. To view these stitches:
- Open the TikTok app and go to your profile page.
- Tap on the “Stitch” tab next to your follower count. This will open your stitches page.
- Scroll through the list to view all the stitches of your videos made by other users.
To find stitches on other videos:
- Go to the video that you want to check for stitches.
- Tap on the number next to the stitch icon below the video.
- This will open a page showing all the stitches made using that original video.
You can also search for stitches more generally by searching for relevant keywords or hashtags and filtering for the “Stitch” media type.
Viewing Your Duets
When another user duets with your video, you’ll get notified. To see these duets:
- Open your TikTok profile.
- Tap on the “Duet” tab near your follower count. This will show duets on your videos.
- Scroll through the list to view the duet videos side-by-side with your original videos.
To check duets on someone else’s video:
- Go to the video you want to see duets for.
- Tap the duet icon below the video and the number of duets will be shown.
- Tap the number to open the duets page, where you can scroll through the list of side-by-side duet videos.
You can also find more duets by searching with relevant keywords or hashtags and selecting the “Duet” filter.
How Stitches Work
Stitches on TikTok allow users to clip and integrate parts of another user’s video into their own new video creation. Here’s how it works:
- Find the video you want to stitch. Tap the Share icon and select “Stitch.”
- You’ll now enter the camera view where part of the original video will playback on loop. Record your new video alongside it.
- Trim the clip if needed and adjust layout options like split-screen or green screen.
- Add any other edits, effects, captions etc. and post the new stitched video.
The original video you stitched will remain visible playing in the side or corner. The creator of that video will also be tagged and credited automatically.
How Duets Work
Duets on TikTok let you create a new video while a chosen video plays side-by-side for a react-style video. Here’s how to duet:
- Select the Share icon on the video you want to duet with and choose “Duet.”
- The Duet camera will open with the original video on repeat beside you.
- Record your reactions and responses as the original video plays.
- Trim the clip if needed and adjust the layout.
- Post the duet video! Both videos will be shown side-by-side.
The original video creator will be tagged automatically. You can choose if you want the original video’s audio to play or just yours.
Why Stitch and Duet
Stitches and duets open up creative ways to engage with content on TikTok. Here are some benefits of using these features:
- Show your unique perspective by reacting to viral videos.
- Give your own take by adding to existing videos.
- Increase exposure by leveraging popular TikTok trends and videos.
- Show appreciation for creators through duets and stitches.
- Collaborate with other users on shared content.
Stitching and duetting popular videos can help get your content seen by more people. It also keeps you participating in viral trends and engaging the TikTok community.
Key Tips
Here are some tips for creating better stitches and duets on TikTok:
- Find trending audios, songs, hashtags or creators to engage with.
- Add your unique style and perspective.
- Customize the split-screen layout creatively.
- Use text, effects and stickers to make it your own.
- Credit the original creator in your caption.
- Check “Videos you can stitch” in Discover for inspiration.
- Ask permission first before duetting private individuals.
- Stitch and duet selectively, not on every video.
Rules and Community Guidelines
While stitching and duetting can be fun creative tools, keep TikTok’s community guidelines in mind:
- Don’t use duets or stitches for harassment, spam or impersonation.
- Get permission before duetting videos with private individuals.
- Credit the original videos used.
- Respect other’s privacy and don’t reuse personal moments.
- Follow copyright and fair use laws.
Duet and stitch respectfully, creatively, and responsibly. Ultimately it’s about engaging the community and having fun on TikTok!