How to Get More Templates on TikTok

Want to create polished, on-trend TikTok videos without spending hours in a complicated editing app? You've come to the right place. TikTok templates are your secret weapon for making high-quality content fast, letting you jump on trends with just a few taps. This guide will walk you through exactly where to find and how to use more of these powerful tools, from the app's hidden library to the source where all the viral templates originate.

So, What Exactly Are TikTok Templates?

Before we go hunting for more, let's get clear on what TikTok templates are. Think of them as pre-made video recipes. A creator or TikTok itself has already done the heavy lifting of editing - they've set the clip timings, added the music, and applied cool effects and transitions. All you have to do is drop in your own photos and video clips.

Using a template lets you:

• Save Time: Seriously, you can create a professional-looking video in a matter of minutes, not hours.
• Join Trends Instantly: Templates are often tied to trending sounds and concepts. Using one is the fastest way to participate and get seen.
• Look Like a Pro: They give your content that polished feel, with seamless transitions and effects that might otherwise require advanced editing skills.

Knowing this, it's no wonder people are always asking how to find more of them. Let's cover the best ways to do it.

Method 1: The Built-In TikTok Template Library

The most straightforward method is using the library of photo templates already built into the TikTok app. Many users don't even know it's there! This feature is specifically designed for creating photo slideshows that are perfectly synced to music.

Here's how to find and use it step-by-step:

1. Open the TikTok app and tap the plus (+) icon at the bottom center to start creating a new video.
2. On the next screen, tap the "Upload" button on the bottom right. This takes you to your phone's camera roll.
3. At the top of your camera roll view, you'll see a few tabs. Tap on the one that says "Templates". You might have to swipe sideways from "Video" or "Photo" to see it.
4. You can now swipe horizontally through different photo template styles. TikTok shows you the required number of photos for each (e.g., "7 photos," "11 photos"). Find one you like.
5. Tap the "Select photos" button. Choose the images from your camera roll that you want to include.
6. TikTok will automatically place your pictures into the template, timed perfectly with the default sound. From here, you can change the music, add text, apply filters, and post as you normally would.

This is the quickest way to turn a handful of photos into an engaging, rhythmic TikTok video, perfect for photo dumps, trip recaps, or "outfit of the day" collections.

Method 2: Use an Existing Template from Your "For You" Page

This is by far the most popular way to find and use templates on TikTok because it lets you hop directly onto a viral trend as soon as you see it. You've probably seen videos with a little button above the creator's username that says something like, "CapCut • Try this template." That button is your golden ticket.

CapCut is a video editing app made by ByteDance, the same company behind TikTok. The two are seamlessly integrated, and most of the viral video templates you see on TikTok actually originate from CapCut. When you see that button, it means the structure of the video is available for you to use.

How to grab a template from a video:

1. Start scrolling through your For You Page (FYP). Pay attention to videos that seem to have a repeated format, like quick photo flashes, a specific character reveal, or a "before and after" transition.
2. When you find one with the "CapCut · Try this template" button, tap it.
3. TikTok will show you a preview of the template with other examples. Tap the red "Use template in CapCut" button at the bottom.
4. This will automatically open the CapCut app (if you don't have it, you'll be prompted to download it - it's free and highly recommended for any TikTok creator).
5. Inside CapCut, tap the "Use template" button on the bottom right.
6. Select the photos and video clips from your camera roll as prompted by the template's placeholders.
7. Once you've filled all the spots, tap "Preview." CapCut will generate the full video for you. If a clip doesn't look right, you can often tap on it to replace or crop it.
8. When you're happy with it, tap "Export." You'll then see an option to "Save and Share to TikTok". This is the best option, as it will export the video without a CapCut watermark and open it directly in TikTok.
9. Now you're back in TikTok with your freshly made video, ready to add a caption, hashtags, and share with the world!

Being an active user and paying attention to your FYP is the best way to catch trends early and find new, popular templates that are resonating with audiences right now.

Method 3: Searching Directly for Templates on TikTok

Don't want to wait for a template to appear on your FYP? You can go and find one yourself by using TikTok's search function. This is great when you have a specific idea in mind but need the right format to bring it to life.

For example, if you want to make a video showing off relationship photos, you can search for "couple template." Or if you just got back from a trip, "travel recap template" is a good bet.

Here's the search strategy:

• Tap the magnifying glass icon to go to the Search/Discover page.
• In the search bar, type in terms that describe what you're looking for. Try a few variations:
  • "Photo dump template"
  • "2024 recap template"
  • "Beat drop template"
  • "Before and after trend"
• The results will be a mix of videos. Your job is to scroll through and look for the ones that have the "CapCut · Try this template" button.
• Once you find one you like, the process is the same as in Method 2: tap the button, head over to CapCut, add your media, and export it back to TikTok.

This approach gives you more control and lets you find niche templates that might not already be taking over your FYP, helping your content stand out.

Method 4: Go Straight to the Source - The CapCut App

Since most TikTok templates originate in CapCut, why not cut out the middleman and browse directly within the CapCut app? This gives you access to thousands of templates that haven't even gone viral on TikTok yet, giving you a chance to be a true trendsetter.

The CapCut app has a massive, searchable library of user-generated templates. It's an incredible resource that serious TikTok creators use daily.

Exploring Templates in CapCut:

1. Open the CapCut app. If you just open it without being linked from TikTok, you'll see the main editing interface.
2. Look at the bottom navigation bar and tap on the "Templates" tab. This is your gateway to a huge library of possibilities.
3. At the top of the Templates screen, there's a search bar. Use it to find anything you can think of: "Vlog," "Fitness," "Meme," "Text reveal," etc. You'll be amazed at the variety.
4. You can also browse the categories presented to you, like "For You," "Beat," "Marketing," and "Lyrics Video."
5. When you find a template you like, tap on it to preview it.
6. Tap "Use template," add your photos and/or videos, and follow the same export process to share it directly to TikTok.

Spending some time browsing the CapCut library will open your eyes to what's possible and can be a huge source of inspiration when you feel like you're in a content rut.

Final Thoughts

Finding more templates for your TikTok videos is a simple way to level up your content quality and stay relevant without adding hours to your workflow. Whether you use TikTok's built-in photo templates, grab a viral format from your FYP, or search directly in CapCut, you now have the tools to create amazing videos in minutes.

Keeping a steady stream of content, especially trend-based videos made with templates, is key for growing on any platform. That's precisely why we built Postbase from the ground up to be centered around a visual content calendar. Our platform is designed for today's social media, where short-form video reigns supreme, allowing you to easily plan, schedule, and see your entire TikTok, Reels, and Shorts strategy at a glance.