How to duet on TikTok: Step-by-step guide and best practices

What is a TikTok duet?

A TikTok Duet is a video format that displays an existing TikTok video alongside your new footage on a split screen. Both videos play at the same time, allowing you to react, comment, or collaborate.

Duets are highly effective for:

• Creating reaction videos to trending topics or funny content.
• Participating in viral singing, dancing, or acting challenges.
• Providing real-time commentary or educational breakdowns.
• Collaborating virtually with other creators or brands.

How to duet on TikTok

Follow these steps to create a Duet on the platform:

1. Find the video: Locate the specific TikTok post you want to use for your Duet.
2. Access sharing options: Tap the Share button, which is the arrow icon located on the bottom right side of your screen.
3. Select Duet: Tap the Duet option. If the button is grayed out, the creator has disabled this feature for that video.
4. Choose your layout: Select how you want your footage to appear next to the original video by using the layout tools on the side panel.
5. Record your video: Press and hold the red circle icon to record your footage. You can adjust the recording speed, apply filters, or add effects before filming.
6. Review the recording: Tap the checkmark icon at the bottom of the screen once you finish recording.
7. Edit the content: Add text, stickers, and voice effects, or adjust the audio volume levels for both videos.
8. Configure settings: Tap Next to reach the posting page. Write your caption, add relevant hashtags, tag locations, and choose your privacy settings. Here, you can also decide if other users can Duet your new video.
9. Publish the video: Tap Post to share your Duet with your audience.

What is the difference between a duet and a stitch on TikTok?

While both features involve collaboration, Duets and Stitches serve different creative purposes.

• Duet: This format places your video next to the original video in a split screen. Both videos play simultaneously for the entire duration of the clip.
• Stitch: This format integrates a short clip of up to five seconds from the original video at the very beginning. Your original footage then plays immediately after the clip ends.

How to make a stitch on TikTok

Creating a Stitch allows you to quote or respond directly to a specific moment in another video:

1. Open the TikTok video you wish to use and tap the Share icon.
2. Select Stitch from the menu options.
3. Trim the original video to select the specific section you want to feature, then tap Next.
4. Choose your preferred filming options from the side panel.
5. Record your video response, which will play immediately after the selected clip.
6. Edit, caption, and post your completed video.

What is the difference between a Duet and a repost on TikTok?

Understanding the distinction between Dueting and reposting helps you share content appropriately:

• Duet: Requires you to record new, original content that plays alongside the source video.
• Repost: Distributes the exact original video to your followers’ feeds. It doesn’t allow you to add your own video footage, audio, or edits.

How to repost on TikTok

Reposting is the fastest way to amplify content you enjoy:

1. Find the TikTok video you want to share with your audience.
2. Tap the Share button on the right side of the screen.
3. Select the yellow Repost button to immediately share the video to your followers’ feeds.