We know that TikTok is the fastest-growing social media platform where ordinary people create content for common people.
There are several reasons for the overwhelming success of TikTok in a short period. One of the reasons is the user-friendliness of this platform.
If you look at content on TikTok, you will be amazed by the creativity and imagination of most of the creators. There is always something new to learn on this platform.
So, if you are up for learning some ways to manipulate the playback speed of your video or some other creator’s video on TikTok, then we got you covered.
You can slow down the speed of any TikTok by manipulating its playback speed at the time of creating it or by using the Slow-mo effect afterward. Similarly, if you want to slow down the TikTok of some other creator, you need first to download that video on your device and then re-upload it on TikTok to add a Slow-mo effect. You can also use Snapchat or another third-party app to do that.
Now, don’t scratch your head; we will explain everything in detail here. So, let’s dive in and learn how to slow down a TikTok.
How To Slow a TikTok Down While Recording?
You can slow down any TikTok while recording if you follow these steps:
- Launch the TikTok app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the “+” button at the bottom.
- To slow down any video, go for either “0.5x” or “0.3x” in the panel above the record button.
- Hold the record button to create the video.
- Tap the tick button at the bottom.
- Insert filter, effects, stickers, text, and music.
- Tap “Next” at the bottom.
- Finalize the details and post the video.
How To Slow Down a TikTok After Recording It?
If you forgot to slow-mo your video before recording it, you could add the “Slow-Mo” effect after recording it:
- Launch the TikTok app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the “+” button at the bottom.
- Hold the record button to record the video.
- Tap the tick button at the bottom right.
- Tap “Effects” on the right.
- Navigate to the “Time” tab at the bottom.
- Select “Slow-mo.”
- Drag the slider on the entire video or the portion of the video you want in slow-mo.
- Tap “Save” in the top right corner.
- Hit “Next” at the bottom.
- Finalize the details and post the video or save it to drafts.
You can also add the Slow-mo effect on your pre-recorded videos from the device.
How To Slow Down Others’ TikToks?
If you like any video on TikTok, for example, a makeup tutorial or a cooking video, and want to recreate it, but the fast pace of TikTok videos is hampering you, then you do not have to worry.
You can download a TikTok video and add a Slow-mo effect to it.
Step #1: Save the TikTok on Your Device
Follow these steps to save a TikTok on your device:
- Open the TikTok app on your mobile device.
- Find the video on your “For You Page” or in your “Following” section.
- Long-press the video.
- Press the “Save video.”
Step #2: Re-Upload the TikTok From Your Device
To re-upload the TikTok from your device, follow these steps:
- Tap on the “+” button at the bottom.
- Press the “Upload” button at the bottom right.
- Select the video from your camera roll.
- Press “Effects” on the right.
- Go to the “Time” tab at the bottom.
- Select “Slow-mo.”
- Adjust the slider.
- Tap “Save” in the top right corner.
- Add other edits if you want, and tap “Next” at the bottom.
- Finalize the details and post the video.
Once posted, you can download the edited video on your device.
Be sure to change the privacy settings of your video before posting it. If you do not want others to view your video, then before posting, change the selection of the “Who can watch this video” option to “Only me.”
You Can Use Snapchat To Slow Down Any TikTok
You can also use Snapchat to slow down a TikTok video.
Step #1: Save the TikTok on Your Device
This step is the same as described above. Just in case, the steps were:
- Open the TikTok app on your mobile device.
- Find the video on your “For You Page” or in your “Following” section.
- Long-press the video.
- Press the “Save video.”
Step #2: Slow Down the Video on Snapchat
- Open the Snapchat app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the gallery icon next to the record button.
- Navigate to the “Camera Roll” tab.
- Tap on the downloaded TikTok video.
- Press the pencil icon in the bottom left corner.
- Swipe the screen to the right to find the snail icon (a.k.a. the slow-mo effect of Snapchat).
- Tap “Done” in the top left corner.
- Select “Save & Replace” or “Save as Copy.”
- View the slow video in the Gallery app.
The Final Thoughts
We discussed at great length how you could slow down TikTok. You can change the playback speed of your TikTok or use the Slow-mo effect.
Similarly, you can change the speed of any TikTok of some other creator by downloading it to your device and then re-uploading it on TikTok to apply the slow-mo effect.
So, go for whatever your heart desires. Be sure to have fun playing around with different elements of TikTok, and create exciting content.
