5 Wonderfully Wacky TikTok Effects for Hilarious Videos

TikTok wouldn't be complete without its hilarious Effects. Learn how to use TikTok Effects like Clone Squad and Animate Me to create fun and entertaining videos.

Irresistible recipes and slick dance moves aside, TikTok wouldn’t be TikTok without its hilarious Effects. These super-fun filters can transform you into anything from a stylish unicorn to a 19th-century aristocrat.

To apply these Effects to your own TikToks, tap the plus button to start a new video, then select Effects to browse all the options organized into tabs. To see a filter in action (and its name), tap its icon. Note the effects shown here may not be available to all TikTok users.

1. Clone Squad: Instant house party - great for when your backup dancers are busy. Try reenacting the "Rhythm Nation" video with your fellow dancers in perfect sync. Find it on the Effects tab.

2. Animate Me: Uncanny-valley chic - great for auditioning for an animated movie. Try speaking in a wacky cartoon voice. Find it on the Appearances tab.

3. Unicorn Head: Exactly what the name suggests (with sunglasses and a double-pierced ear) - great for all the things you've ever dreamed of doing as a unicorn. The possibilities are endless. Find it on the Funny tab.

4. Magnified Eyes: Disturbingly weird? Silly fun? We go back and forth. Great for emphatically conveying your surprise. Try this effect with a friend to go bug-eyed together. Find it on the Editing tab.

5. Versailles Run: The glamour of 1850s France meets the energy of a 100-meter dash. Great for capturing your harried but exalted lifestyle. Try posting your preparations for a big ball or any night out. Find it on the Appearances tab.