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Easily make a video play backwards on TikTok on your mobile device
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Do you want to watch TikTok videos in reverse? TikTok hasn't yet introduced the capability to directly reverse a video as it appears on your For You page. However, you can download the video and use the "Reverse" effect to achieve the same result. It will just take a few easy steps. This wikiHow will show you how to reverse a TikTok video to make it run backwards using your iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Things You Should Know
- Save the video to your phone or tablet first.
- Tap + to create a new video, then tap "Upload" to select the video.
- Tap the Effects icon (clock), select "Time," then tap the Reverse effect to apply it.
Steps
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Open the TikTok app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad. This looks like a multi-colored music note with a black background.
- If you aren't already logged in, tap Log in to do so now, or tap Sign up to create an account .
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Tap + . This will be at the bottom of the screen. This is how you can create a new TikTok .
- Since TikTok doesn't offer a reverse feature for videos in your Following or For You page , you'll need to save the TikTok video and reverse it manually.
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Tap Upload . This is the square to the right of the record button.
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Select the saved video. Find it in your Camera Roll or Gallery and tap it.
- It should now play on the creation screen.
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Tap the "Effects" icon. This looks like a clock icon on the right side of the screen. [1] X Research source
- The Effects menu will open.
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Tap Time . You can find this at the bottom-right corner.
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Tap Reverse . This will be to the right of None .
- Your video will be reversed immediately. Keep in mind the audio will not be reversed.
- If you want to remove the audio or add a sound, tap Add sound
at the top of the page.
- Mute the current audio by tapping Volume at the bottom-right corner or select a sound.
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Upload the video (optional). Tap Next and then Post to upload the video to your account. You'll be able to add a caption, tag other people, and more. If needed, you can tap Drafts to save your video to post later.
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