- Tap the Share arrow on the video you want to use.
- Select the Stitch icon (two overlapping rectangles) from the menu.
- Trim a clip (up to 5 seconds) and tap Next.
- Record your video response and post it.
This guide provides the exact technical steps to activate and record a Stitch within the 2026 TikTok interface. It focuses exclusively on the manual process of combining another creator’s clip with your own.
Step-by-Step: How to Stitch a Video
Follow these instructions to integrate a portion of another video into your own content:
- Select the Source Video: Navigate to the video you wish to Stitch.
- Open the Share Menu: Tap the “Share” arrow icon on the right-hand sidebar.
- Activate Stitch Mode: Tap the “Stitch” icon. If the icon is grayed out, the creator has disabled this feature for that specific video.
- Trim the Clip: Use the red progress bar to select the portion of the video you want to include (maximum of 5 seconds). Tap “Next.”
- Record Your Response: Hold the red record button to film your addition. Your video will automatically play immediately after the selected clip ends.
- Finalize and Post: Tap the red checkmark to enter the editing screen, then tap “Next” to reach the posting page.
Intent Lock: The original clip you selected is automatically embedded at the start of your final video and credited in the description. This link to the original creator is a permanent part of the Stitch and cannot be manually removed or edited out of the caption.
What This Does NOT Do
The Stitch tool does not bypass the TikTok privacy settings of the original creator; you can only Stitch videos that have been set to “Public” and have the Stitch option enabled. Additionally, creating a Stitch does not send a direct push notification to the original creator unless they follow you or have specific notification filters active.
Conclusion & Next Step
By following these steps, you have successfully combined an existing clip with your own original content. Once your Stitch is published, you can track its performance and engagement by seeing who viewed my TikTok profile to gauge the impact of your collaborative video.
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