Stitch

A stitch is a short-form video feature that lets a creator clip part of another video and add their own response.


Stitches are used for commentary, reactions, educational responses, debates, and trend participation.

They can help ideas spread by encouraging people to build on existing content.

A stitch should make sense even for viewers who have not seen the original video, while still using the original clip as useful context.

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Questions about stitch

What is the difference between a stitch and a duet?

A stitch clips up to five seconds of another video into the start of yours, playing sequentially. A duet plays both videos side by side at the same time.

How much of a video can you stitch?

TikTok allows up to five seconds of the original video, which then leads into your own response, commentary, or demonstration.

Can you control who stitches your videos?

Yes. Stitch permissions can be set per video or account-wide, so brands can decide whether their content is open to remixing.

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