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Step up your TikTok video game with Canva. Instead of creating directly from the app, our free TikTok video editor gives you the added advantage of more personalized TikTok templates to make you look good. You can add text(opens in a new tab or window), animation, free GIFs(opens in a new tab or window), stickers, and more–in a design that instantly raises the bar and delivers the attention you deserve. So what are you waiting for? Time is tik-toking.
Build followers with a video that stands out
The cool thing about TikTok is that you don’t have to have millions of followers to get views. However, a video that cuts through the noise can get your follower count up. To have a trending TikTok, your video needs to stand out from the rest, and Canva offers customizable designs you just won’t find or edit on the app.
Choose your template and get creative with our free TikTok video editor. Got your videos ready? Upload them in the editor or record a new one. Have fun editing them with easy-to-use AI video editor(opens in a new tab or window), Canva photo and video features, tools, and apps you’ll love.
Apply exciting filters and effects to enhance your videos. Then, find the best audio or music to jive with your content. Explore our media library for more ingredients to perfect your TikTok videos(opens in a new tab or window), like stock videos, images, graphics, or custom animations. Easily publish your TikTok video to the world straight from our video editor.
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Grow your audience
Despite being a music-focused app, there are plenty of other ways to use the platform to grow your brand. It’s best to think of it as short-form entertainment, for comedy skits, clips of animals, even as explainer videos, or anything else you can think of.
Once you have interesting and consistent content lined up, it’s easier to build your online community. Churn out professional and high-quality videos fast using Canva’s free TikTok video maker. Plan your content, shoot captivating videos, and tie them all up in a compelling narrative with editing tools and features you can rely on. No need for complicated software or a lengthy learning curve!
Create attention-grabbing TikTok videos fast
While TikTok videos are 15 seconds long, you can combine clips(opens in a new tab or window) to make them up to 60 seconds. However, the key benefit of creating videos on Canva is that clips created outside the TikTok app have no time limit. You're fully in control of all the ingredients that’ll keep engagement levels high and make your viewers want more.
Make your TikTok videos one-of-a-kind using distinct features and apps from our editor. Consider adding video filters that help establish your story. Or edit your text and graphics into motion using dynamic transitions and animations. You can even Create an Animation to add a more distinct flair to your videos.
Jumpstart your social reach
TikTok is not the place for holding back. Choose a template design that reflects who you are. Use your everyday language and show people who you truly are. That’s what TikTok viewers respond to best. Let your personality shine, and your brand will reap the rewards. Explore our library for graphics, stickers, effects, and tools you can add to the editor to express yourself best.
Start on-brand TikTok challenges
TikTok is great for creating challenges and encouraging others to get involved. Go to Canva to create a logo or image for your challenge and edit it into your video. Or you could make an explainer video that details what it's all about. Don’t forget to add a catchy music track that lingers to your audience. Stay on the beat when you sync your audio and video automatically with Beat Sync(opens in a new tab or window). Then, seal your TikTok video with an appropriate hashtag.
Music plays a big part in successful TikTok challenges. Find a catchy track to dance along with or complete your story. Your Canva Pro or Canva for Education account gives you access to our popular music library, where you can find the latest hits and trending tracks to use in your TikTok videos. Our popular music library is available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other territories. See the complete list here(opens in a new tab or window). Who knows, maybe your favorite songs will be the next viral hit?
FAQ
TikTok is a visual medium where you want to grab people’s attention, so choose exciting, dynamic, or even unexpected images. Color plays a huge part, so consider bright bursts of color that pop. If you’re making a video for a particular TikTok aesthetic, you can research the subcultures to find their style and use similar images or filters. If you’re still unsure what your video should look like, watch the videos you love on TikTok and mimic their style. Then, hop into our TikTok video editor and unleash your creativity from scratch or using a template.
Start with a TikTok template, then use our drag-and-drop tools to add photos or videos. Our TikTok video maker lets you upload your own pictures and clips and even record a new one. But you can always explore our library and choose from the millions of free images, graphics, music, and videos. Plus, you can even add text or animated stickers.
When it comes to TikTok video formats, there are a few things to know. First, on TikTok, vertical video on mobile works best. The aspect ratio should be 1080 x 920, or if it’s easier, think of it as the screen size of a smartphone. The video file size can be up to 287.6 MB (iOS) or 72 MB (Android). If you’re unsure of the dimensions, our TikTok video editor lets you create and upload your videos with all the correct settings ready to go. Remember to add filters, transitions, or text effects to boost the quality of your videos.
Going viral isn’t easy to control, but there are some things you can do to improve your chances. Make a strong impression by grabbing people’s attention in the first few seconds of the video. Use trending music to leverage its popularity or tell an interesting story as it’s more likely to go viral than, say, a dance. Things like being controversial or relatable will inspire people to share, while being strange or leaving questions unanswered will encourage people to comment. Finally, use a strong call to action that invites people to follow you or do what you recommend. And always remember, originality is key.
You can upload video clips in the MOV, GIF, MP4, MPEG, MKV, and WEBM formats, with a maximum upload size of 1GB. If the video has a transparent background, we suggest uploading it as a GIF.
You can upload photos, too. If you’re uploading JPEG/JPG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF, or WebP images, make sure your file is:
- Under 50MB in size
- Not more than 250 million total pixels (width x height)
- If it’s a WebP, only static files are supported
If you’re uploading SVG images, make sure your file is:
- Under 3MB in size
- Between 150 to 200 pixels wide
- Saved with an SVG Profile of “SVG 1.1”
To learn more about our media upload requirements, check this guide.
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