How to make a slideshow on TikTok

TikTok is one of the most popular video sharing social platforms, but some stories are better told with pictures, right? You can create a slideshow of photos on TikTok and dress it up with sound, stickers, text, and filters, and also use a premade template for a quick start.

We’ll show you how to make a slideshow on TikTok and customize it for that extra special touch. You’ll also learn how tools like Plus AI can help you make slideshow presentations with other applications.

Note: You can’t currently create slideshows on the TikTok website; the features are only available in the TikTok mobile app on iPhone and Android.

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Make a photo slideshow on TikTok

For complete control and flexibility, you can create a photo slideshow on TikTok from scratch and then customize it. You simply start by choosing your pictures.

1. Open TikTok on your mobile device and tap the plus sign to create a post.
2. Select Photo at the bottom and tap the Preview icon.
3. Mark Select multiple on the bottom left.
4. Pick the pictures you want to use and be sure to select the photos in the order you want them to display in the slideshow. Tap Next.

Tip: Did you know that you can create a photo collage in PowerPoint?

Customize a slideshow on TikTok

Once you have your slideshow photos in place, the real fun begins! You can add audio, insert text, apply stickers, and use filters. Taking a few moments to spruce up your slideshow pictures can make the difference between an average slideshow and a memorable one.

At the top and along the right side of the screen are tools you can use to add items to the slideshow. Tap the corresponding button to do the following:

• Add sound: Use the tabs or search option to pick background music.
• Text: Insert text and choose the font style, color, and alignment.
• Stickers: Pick a sticker or use the options at the top to search for a GIF or choose an emoji.
• Filters: Apply a warm, bright, or vintage effect to the photos.
• Crop: Resize or crop a particular picture.

When you finish, tap Next. You can then save the slideshow to your Drafts or Post it with hashtags, a link, a location, and specific permissions.

Make a slideshow on TikTok using a template

Maybe you’re not feeling particularly creative or want to set up a TikTok slideshow in a hurry. You can use a premade template that includes sound and other nifty effects. You can also pick the Slideshow template and then add transitions, captions, and voice.

1. Open TikTok and tap the plus sign.
2. Select Photo and tap the Preview icon.
3. Mark Select multiple and choose the photos in the order you want them.
4. Select Next.
5. Tap Templates at the top of the right-hand menu.
6. Browse through the templates at the bottom, which includes the Slideshow template. Select the one you want to use, and tap Save.

7. You can then customize the templated slideshow using the right-hand menu. You’ll notice that you now have additional tools:some text
   • Effects: Add transitions like rotation or zooming between photos.
   • Voice: Make an audio recording to add to your slideshow.
   • Captions: Insert captions for your pictures.

8. When you finish, tap Next and follow the subsequent screens to save or post your slideshow.

Make a slideshow in PowerPoint or Google Slides with Plus AI

As you know, slideshows aren’t just for photos. Many people use slideshows for presentations to potential clients and investors, coworkers and team members, or students and faculty members using applications like Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides.

For creating a slideshow with a little help from artificial intelligence, check out the Plus AI add-on, available for both PowerPoint and Slides. With Plus, you can describe the presentation you want and have it created for you or upload a document to transform into a slideshow.

Plus AI provides you with attractive templates and an editable outline for total control from the start.

When the slideshow is complete, you can also use Plus to edit it. Insert new slides, rewrite content, or remix slide layouts. Each tool is easy to use and takes prompts from you for the changes you’d like.

To learn more, visit the Plus AI website. You’ll find a feature list, template gallery, example presentations, and details to get started with your free trial.

Conclusion

If you don’t have a video of the TikTok post you want to create, but have several photos, you can set up a picture slideshow instead. This is a great way to turn a series of photos into the story you want to tell.

And if you build slideshows using PowerPoint or Google Slides, remember that Plus AI can help you create memorable presentations in minutes.

FAQs

How many hashtags should I use on TikTok?

Most recommend using three to five hashtags for a TikTok video. Using more than that can make your post look spammy but using less may not yield the results you want.

What is the 3 x 3 method?

The 3 x 3 method means to pick three hashtags in three categories that define What, Who, and Why for your post or video. Use What for the industry or main topic, Who for the audience you want to attract, and Why for the problem the post solves.

How do I turn on TikTok picture in picture?

You can use picture-in-picture to keep playing a TikTok video on a smaller screen as you do other things on your device. Long-press a video, select Picture-in-Picture in the pop-up menu, and confirm.