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How to make TikToks with AI (full 2026 workflow)

AI-generated TikToks are the easiest way to make scroll-stopping content without filming. The workflow is: generate a 9:16 vertical clip with the right model, optionally edit, add audio, post. Here's how to do it inside VIBE, with model picks per type of TikTok.

What you need

  • iPhone or Android
  • VIBE app
  • TikTok app
  • Optionally: a music track

Steps

  1. Plan the TikTok

    Decide what type of TikTok you're making: meme, narrative scene, dance, satisfying loop, or product. Each has a best model.

  2. Pick the right model in VIBE

    Meme: Grok Imagine or Happy Horse. Narrative: Sora 2. Realistic scene: Veo 3.1. Dance / sports: Kling 3.0 or Seedance Pro Fast. Satisfying loop: Hailuo or LTX 2.

  3. Generate in 9:16 vertical

    Inside VIBE's prompt screen, set the aspect ratio to 9:16 (vertical). Write your prompt. Generate.

  4. Generate 3–5 variations

    TikTok rewards originality. Generate multiple variations and pick the strongest. Cost is low because most TikTok-friendly clips are 5-8 seconds.

  5. Optional: edit and add audio

    Add captions, music, or sound effects in TikTok's editor. Music choice often matters more than the visual.

  6. Post with strategic hashtags

    Use trending sounds + 3–5 targeted hashtags. Don't over-tag. The first 1-2 seconds carry the most weight — front-load the most striking part of the clip.

Notes

  • Vertical 9:16 is non-negotiable on TikTok. Horizontal clips lose 30%+ retention.
  • AI clips that loop seamlessly perform unusually well — design the prompt for a loop.

Start with VIBE

19 AI video models including Sora 2 and Veo 3.1. Free starter generations.

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FAQ

  • Depends on the TikTok. Grok Imagine for memes, Sora 2 for narrative, Kling 3.0 for motion. VIBE has all of them — switch in one tap.

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