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Effects
Effects are used to customize and add details to TikTok videos. Effects can be added before or after you record a video, but some are only available before recording and others are only available after.
For more editing options, go to our article on enhanced editing tools on TikTok .
To record with an effect:
1. In the TikTok app, tap the Add Post + button at the bottom.
2. Tap Effects at the bottom of the camera screen.
3. Select an effect to preview. It'll automatically be applied to your screen.
4. Tap anywhere to return to the camera screen and record with the effect.
You can also add effects to your Favorites to find them later.
To add an effect to your Favorites:
1. After tapping the Add Post + button, tap Effects and select the effect you would like to favorite.
2. Tap the Favorites button at the top of the effects panel.
The effect will now appear in your Favorites. To remove an effect from Favorites, go to the effect and tap the Favorites button.
Filters
To add a filter to your video:
1. In the TikTok app, tap the Add Post + button at the bottom.
2. Tap Filters on the side panel.
3. Select a filter you'd like to use. You can add a filter before and after recording or uploading your video.
4. Adjust the slider above the filters panel to preview different filter strengths.
5. Tap anywhere to return to the camera screen and record with the filter.
Select Management from the filters panel to choose which filters you'd like to see appear in the app.