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Effects • Filters
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 shoot with an effect:
1. Tap Effects, located left of the red recording button in the camera screen.
2. View the various categories and tap on an effect.
3. Preview the effects and make a selection.
4. Tap on the recording screen and begin creating your video!
Adding effects to your Favorites allows you to find them later.
To add an effect to your Favorites:
1. Select the effect you would like to favorite.
2. Once it appears on your screen you can press Sticker.
3. The effect will now appear in your Favorites.
To remove an effect from Favorites, go to the effect and press Sticker.
Filters
To add a filter to your video:
1. Tap Filters located on the right side of the screen.
2. Select a filter you would like to use.
Select Management to pick which filters you'd like to see appear in the app.