How to do TikTok’s ‘future baby’ filter trend

TikTok users are having a blast with a viral AI filter that shows them what their potential future children with their partner might look like.

Filters and effects often spark new trends on TikTok, amassing millions of views, and getting thousands of users to try them out in new videos.

Some of the most popular filters on the short-form platform actually come from CapCut, which is a video editing app owned by Bytedance, the same company that runs TikTok.

One of the most popular trends on the app sees users using a filter that reveals what their future child might look like, and people have been going viral with videos revealing their results.

You can use the filter alone or with a partner, and the results can range from adorable to hilarious. If you want to try the filter out for yourself, here’s how to do it.

How to do the ‘What will my future baby look like’ trend

In order to take part in the trend, you will first need to make sure you have the free CapCut app downloaded onto your device. Then, just follow these simple steps:

1. Open TikTok.
2. Find a video featuring the ‘future baby’ trend.
3. Click on the button above the person’s username that reads “CapCut – Try this template.”
4. Tap ‘Use template in CapCut.’
5. After you have switched to CapCut, click ‘Use template’ on the filter.
6. Select the photo you want to use, then tap ‘Preview.’
7. View the results, then select ‘Export’ and either ‘Save to your device’ or ‘Save and share to TikTok.’

If you want to try out more of TikTok’s most popular filters, you can check out our guides, including how to get the viral red flag filter on TikTok and how to get the Lego AI filter on TikTok.