Adding a voice over to your TikTok video

You can record your own voice over a TikTok video either before you post it or after. The simplest path is to record your voice while you film — TikTok's camera will capture both video and audio at the same time. If you want to add voice over to a video you've already posted or filmed, you'll need to use the Voiceover tool in the editing screen, which lets you record new audio that plays on top of your existing video or music.

The voice over feature works on both iPhone and Android. You can record multiple voice overs on the same video, layer them with background music, and adjust the volume of each audio track separately. TikTok keeps your original video sound and lets you control how loud the voice over is compared to everything else playing.

Key Takeaways

  • Record voice over while filming by speaking into your phone's microphone as you record video — TikTok captures both automatically.
  • Add voice over to an existing video by tapping the Voiceover button in the editing screen after you've selected your video clip.
  • You can record multiple voice overs on one video and adjust the volume of each one independently in the editing screen.
  • Your original video sound and any background music stay in place — the voice over layers on top of them.
  • Voice over recordings are tied to that specific video; you cannot save them separately or reuse them on other videos without re-recording.

Recording voice over while you film

When you open TikTok and tap the plus sign to create a new video, you're already set up to record voice over. straightforward hold down the red record button to start filming, and speak into your phone's microphone at the same time. TikTok records your voice and the video together in one take. Release the button when you're done.

This method works best if you know what you want to say before you start filming, or if you're comfortable speaking naturally while recording. If you make a mistake or don't like how it sounds, you can delete that take and record again. There's no limit to how many times you can re-record the same section.

Adding voice over to a video you've already filmed or posted

If you have a video that's already recorded and you want to add voice over to it, start by opening the video in TikTok's editing screen. Tap the Voiceover button — it looks like a microphone icon and appears in the row of editing tools. TikTok will show you the video timeline and a red record button.

Tap the red record button and speak your voice over while watching the video play. You can record the entire voice over in one take, or you can pause and resume to record different sections separately. When you're finished, tap the checkmark or done button. Your voice over is now added to the video and will play on top of the original sound and any music you've added.

If you don't like the voice over you recorded, you can delete it and record a new one. Tap the Voiceover button again, and TikTok will let you re-record. The original video stays unchanged.

Recording multiple voice overs on one video

TikTok lets you add more than one voice over to the same video. After you've recorded your first voice over, tap the Voiceover button again. The video will play from the beginning, and you can record a second voice over that layers on top of the first one. You can repeat this process to add a third, fourth, or more voice overs if you want.

Each voice over is recorded separately, so you can pause between takes and plan what you want to say next. This is useful if you want different parts of your message spoken at different times, or if you want to create a conversation between two voices on the same video.

Adjusting the volume of your voice over

After you've recorded a voice over, you can control how loud it is compared to your original video sound and background music. In the editing screen, look for the volume or audio controls — these are usually represented by a speaker icon or slider. Tap it to see the audio tracks for your video.

You'll see separate volume controls for your original video sound, any background music, and each voice over you've recorded. Drag each slider left to make it quieter or right to make it louder. This lets you make your voice over the main focus, or blend it quietly with music and video sound. You can adjust these volumes as many times as you want before you post.

Removing or replacing a voice over

If you want to remove a voice over you've recorded, tap the Voiceover button in the editing screen. TikTok will show you the voice overs you've added. Look for a delete or trash icon next to the voice over you want to remove, and tap it. The voice over is deleted, but your original video and any music stay in place.

To replace a voice over instead of just deleting it, delete the old one first, then tap the Voiceover button again and record a new one. There's no way to edit a voice over after you've recorded it — you can only re-record the entire thing or delete it and start fresh.

Posting your video with voice over

Once you're happy with your voice over, music, and video, you can post it. Tap the Next button to move to the posting screen. Here you can add captions, hashtags, and choose who can see your video. Your voice over will be part of the video file when you post — it's not separate audio that viewers can turn off.

After you post, your voice over is permanent and part of that video. If you want to change it later, you'll need to re-record the entire video or create a new version. TikTok doesn't let you edit voice overs on videos that are already posted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a voice over if my video already has music?

Yes. Your voice over will layer on top of the music and original video sound. You can adjust the volume of each one separately so the voice over is loud enough to hear clearly while the music plays quietly in the background.

What if I mess up while recording voice over?

You can delete the voice over and record a new one as many times as you want. Tap the Voiceover button again, and TikTok will let you re-record. Your original video stays the same.

Can I save a voice over and use it on a different video?

No. Voice overs are tied to the specific video you record them on. If you want the same voice over on another video, you'll need to record it again.

Does my phone's microphone quality affect how the voice over sounds?

Yes. A phone with a better microphone will record clearer voice over. Speak clearly and avoid recording in very noisy places. You can also adjust the volume in the editing screen to make the voice over louder or quieter.

Can I record voice over on a video I posted weeks ago?

No. You can only add voice over during the editing process before you post. Once a video is posted, you cannot add voice over to it. You would need to read the video, re-upload it to TikTok, and add voice over then.