How to get the viral Tim Burton filter on TikTok

TikTok users are going viral by using a Tim Burton filter which turns you into one of the filmmaker’s spooky characters.

The use of filters on TikTok is a brilliant way to enhance your videos, making them more entertaining to watch. They can dramatically change the look and feel of your content, offering a range of fun, engaging, and sometimes surprising effects.

One filter that has proven to be particularly popular on the app is the Tim Burton filter. This effect lets you tap into the eccentric and enchanting world of the filmmaker, giving your videos a creative edge.

It turns you into a playful gothic-style character with baggy eyes, pale skin and long eyelashes, similar to the animator’s iconic characters from Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

If you’re looking to indulge in Burton’s quirky aesthetics and give your videos an artistic twist, here’s how you can try out the popular filter.

How to use the Tim Burton filter on TikTok

To get this filter, you’ll need to download the free CapCut app. Once you’ve got the app, simply follow these steps:

1. Open the TikTok app.
2. Tap the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of your screen.
3. Type ‘Tim Burton filter’ into the search bar.
4. Scroll through the search results and find a video that features the viral effect.
5. Once you’ve found a video, click on the button right above the creator’s username. It should read ‘CapCut ∙ Tim Burton Filter.’
6. Tap on ‘Use template in CapCut’ to be redirected to CapCut.
7. From there, choose the photo you want to transform, then press ‘Preview.’
8. Once you’ve reviewed the results, press ‘Export,’ then either save the image to your device or directly share it 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 Lego AI filter on TikTok and how to get the viral Resident Evil 4 filter on TikTok.