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.

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:

  • How To Slow a TikTok Down While Recording?How To Slow Down a TikTok After Recording It?How To Slow Down Others’ TikToks?Step #1: Save the TikTok on Your DeviceStep #2: Re-Upload the TikTok From Your DeviceYou Can Use Snapchat To Slow Down Any TikTokStep #1: Save the TikTok on Your DeviceStep #2: Slow Down the Video on SnapchatThe Final Thoughts

  • 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.

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.

You Can Use Snapchat To Slow Down Any TikTok

You can also use Snapchat to slow down a TikTok video.

This step is the same as described above. Just in case, the steps were:

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.