Snapchat has over 380 million daily users across the globe making it one of the most popular social media platforms. With that in mind, it is easy to understand why many people try to publish high-quality photos or videos on the network.
The problem is that sometimes pictures and videos are compromised by TikTok filters. This is especially true for those who create their content within the TikTok app before transferring it to other platforms.
TikTok features can also affect your device’s settings causing it to apply filters whenever you use your camera to take photos or videos.
Luckily, there are a variety of techniques you can use to remove TikTok filters on Snapchat.
Keep reading to understand how.
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In-App Solutions to Remove TikTok Filters on Snapchat
Before you consider sophisticated methods of removing TikTok filters from Snapchat, it is a good idea to try a few simple techniques from within the app.
Keep in mind that TikTok filters vary in type and range and, therefore, some in-app solutions may work while others may not be able to get the job done effectively. For instance, removing a beauty filter may not be as easy as removing an emoji from your videos.
With that in mind, take a look at the following techniques and try them out.
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Delete/Cut Filters
Step 1
Launch your Snapchat app and browse through the local storage to find the image you want to remove the filters from.
Step 2
Swipe up or click on the three dots at the top of the screen then find the section marked as “Edit Snap”. This should open up a few more icons.
Step 3
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Click on the Scissors icon located on the right side of your screen. After that, draw around the area of the picture that has the filter you do not want.
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Step 4
Have a look at the bottom left corner of your screen where you will notice the option to Delete. Click on it once and it will get rid of the filter.
Add Snapchat Filters
Another way to get rid of filters you may dislike is by adding even more or creating a second layer of filters using the Snapchat photo editor. Take a look at the steps below.
Step 1
Launch your Snapchat app and locate the image with the filters you do not like.
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Step 2
Open the image and then swipe left or right to reveal available filters.
Step 3
Tap on the Filter you wish to use so that it applies automatically. Additionally, you can tap on the Filter stack button to layer multiple filters.
Use the new filters to cover up old ones that may be causing you discomfort. For instance, you can use color filters to hide flaws or blemishes.
Other filters help you remove attention from one section of the image so that audiences can focus on the whole picture.
This technique can also work when you use things like smileys and emojis to cover up objects or backgrounds that are not as appealing as you may want them to be.
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The Cropping Technique
The next technique you can use to get rid of TikTok filters in Snapchat is simply cropping your image or video. Use the following steps to achieve this goal.
Step 1
Launch the Snapchat app and navigate to the draft section. Select the image or video with the TikTok filters you wish to remove.
Step 2
Once again look to the top right corner of your screen and click on the three dots to reveal more editing features.
Step 3
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Once you click on the “Edit” section, you’ll be able to have a glance at the Crop icon. Note that the cropping icon looks like two intersecting right angles.
Step 4
You can then crop your image to ensure that it does not have the TikTok filters it had before. It is crucial to keep in mind that when you crop your images or videos their sizes will also change automatically.
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TikTok Solutions to Removing Filters on Snapchat
If you are creating your images or videos on TikTok before transferring them to Snapchat, it may be prudent for you to try removing filters from the primary source.
Below are a few ways for you to ensure that your Snapchat videos and pictures do not have any unnecessary TikTok filters.
While Making Video
Most people prefer making videos on TikTok since the app offers more robust filters for such content. If you are like most, you probably use your TikTok app whenever you want to create content for social media.
Use the following steps to ensure your videos do not have TikTok filters.
Step 1
Open the camera roll and tap the “Effects” button at the bottom left-hand of the screen.
Step 2
This will reveal a range of effects so all you have to do is tap on the one that you do not want to use for your next video. By turning off effects at this point, you’ll be ensuring that the final video does not have any filters that can compromise usage on Snapchat.
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Step 3
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Check on your screen to find the “Retouch” feature and then tap on the red checkmark to turn it off too. Once you do that, you’ll notice that the app will indicate “Beauty Mode Off”.
Step 4
Tap on the corresponding icon and the “Remove” symbol at the top of the pop-up menu. This will effectively get rid of any filters you may have applied in the course of using TikTok so that from now on all videos will be captured in their raw form.
From Your Drafts
In case you have already created videos on TikTok, you can still access them in your drafts and remove filters before sharing them on Snapchat.
Use the following steps to achieve this objective.
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Step 1
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Launch your TikTok app and click on the profile icon located in the navigation bar at the bottom of the device’s screen.
Step 2
Navigate to the draft section to find the video or photo you want to rid of filters.
Step 3
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Select the video and launch the edit feature. Click on the filter icon and tap on the effect you wish to get rid of.
Step 4
Once you tap on a specific effect, the “Remove” symbol will appear allowing you to simply get rid of the filter in question.
Step 5
Afterward, you can tap on any part of the video to save changes and exit from the editor.
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Third-party Solutions to Remove TikTok Filters on Snapchat
Another excellent way for you to get rid of TikTok filters on Snapchat is by using third-party tools. Once you have processed a picture or video from the third-party tools, you can simply share or upload the content on your Snapchat platform.
Below are some of the most effective tools to use when trying to get rid of TikTok filters.
Canva
Canva is an excellent video and photo editing application you can use when you need to get rid of embedded filters. This app even includes a TikTok workspace dedicated to creating videos for the platform.
There is a photo editor option and a video editor option on Canva so you’ll need to select the appropriate tool for the task you wish to perform.
With this editor, you can add new filters on top of the old ones, change the color theme, crop videos, and even use the greenscreen technology to create new effects.
Canva works seamlessly online but is also available on Google Play and App Store.
Below are ways you can use this tool to remove TikTok filters.
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Step 1
Upload your video or photo into the app
Step 2
Navigate to the section with “Elements” and have a look at the stickers, animations, emojis, filters, and effects. Pick your favorites and start adding them to the areas of the Snapchat image you wish to change.
Step 3
Apply cinematic filters or dynamic effects to cover the area of the photo or video that has TikTok filters. You can even add these new filters over the entire image instead of limiting it to a small section.
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VivaVideo
VivaVideo is one of the most outstanding photo and video editors you can turn to when you want to remove TikTok filters on Snapchat.
It is packed with features and functionalities that can help you perform a number of things including resizing, cropping, color-grading and even adding new filters to both photos and videos.
The process of using VivaVideo is pretty much the same as Canva’s so just follow the steps detailed for the previous app. VivaVideo is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.
InShot
InShot is another excellent third-party app you can turn to when you want to get rid of TikTok filters. It has all the features you need to edit a video or photo regardless of your skill level.
With this app, you can trim, crop, split, merge and even increase or reduce the speed of your videos. Another impressive thing about this editor is that it includes a range of filters and effects that can mask those that already exist on your TikTok video or photo.
Some of these filters and effects include Bright, Dark, Cinema1, Film 05, and GLITCH. InShot works much the same as the two mentioned apps above so the process of using it to remove filters remains the same.
You can download and use this app from the App Store or Google Play.
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Reset Your Device
If you try all the methods detailed above and none of them works, the best thing for you is to try resetting all your device’s settings. This is only helpful if the images or videos you take keep coming up with preset filters.
A factory reset will get rid of all TikTok-related filters and effects including its associated colors within the Snapchat app. To reset your device, do the following.
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Step 1 – Go to “Settings”
Step 2 – Click on the “General Management” option
Step 3 – Click on the “Reset” option
Step 4 – Click on “Erase All Content and Settings”
Step 5 – Restart your device and try using your camera to see if you still get TikTok filters and effects on your images and videos.
Wrapping Up
Some TikTok filters can make your photos and videos appear unauthentic while others can compromise the theme you are trying to create.
That is why it is important to have some knowledge of how to remove TikTok filters on Snapchat.
In-app solutions to removing filters are pretty straightforward and easy to use when your content is still in its raw form. However, once content has been published, it is a good idea to try third-party solutions to remove TikTok filters on Snapchat.
