TikTok Post Preview Tool
Simulate exactly how your TikTok video looks in the For You feed before you publish — caption, hashtags, sounds, likes, comments and the full phone UI.
Click to upload or drag & drop your video thumbnail
How to Use the TikTok Post Preview Tool
Enter your TikTok username and optional display name — both appear in the post overlay exactly as TikTok renders them in the For You feed. Type or paste your caption into the text field: #hashtags are automatically detected and bolded, and the tool tells you in real time when your caption will be truncated behind a "more" tap at approximately 2 lines of visible text. Add the name of the sound or song that will play on your video — it appears in the scrolling music row at the bottom of the phone. Upload your video thumbnail or cover image to fill the 9:16 frame, then choose any applicable content tags (Duet, Stitch, Branded, Live, Ad) to see how they render as overlaid chips on the video. Fill in custom like, comment, save and share counts to simulate engagement and social proof. Toggle the verified badge and spinning music disc on or off, then hit Screenshot to capture the full phone mockup as a PNG — ideal for content planning, client approvals, pitch decks and team reviews.
Everything in This TikTok Post Preview Tool
Built for TikTok creators, brand managers, content agencies, influencer marketers and social media strategists.
Full Phone UI Mockup
Renders a complete TikTok For You feed inside a realistic phone shell — status bar, top navigation, video area with right-side actions, and bottom navigation bar — exactly as viewers see it.
Caption Truncation Preview
TikTok shows roughly 2 lines of caption before hiding the rest behind a "more" tap. This tool warns you when your caption exceeds the visible threshold so you can nail the hook first.
Video Thumbnail Upload
Upload any image as your video cover to see how it fills the full 9:16 TikTok frame. Check text overlays, crop and visual impact before setting the cover inside the TikTok app.
Sound & Music Display
Enter the name of your original sound or licensed track — it renders in the scrolling music strip at the bottom of the video, complete with the musical note icon, just like the real TikTok UI.
Hashtag Highlighting & Content Tags
#Hashtags bold automatically in the caption preview. Toggle Duet, Stitch, Branded Content, Live and Ad tags to see them render as overlay chips on the video — no surprises after publishing.
Full Engagement Simulation
Set custom like, comment, save and share counts across all four action buttons. Numbers auto-format to K and M abbreviations — ideal for client mockups, pitch decks and content previews.
Tips for Creating High-Performing TikTok Videos
Hook Viewers in the First 1–2 Seconds
TikTok's algorithm measures completion rate above almost everything else. Your thumbnail and opening frame need to stop the scroll instantly. Upload your cover image here and confirm it grabs attention at the 9:16 frame size before going live.
Write Your Hook in the Visible Caption Lines
TikTok collapses captions after roughly 2 lines. Use the truncation preview in this tool to ensure your most compelling sentence — the question, the bold claim, the call to watch — lands before the "more" button cuts it off.
Use 3–5 Highly Relevant Hashtags
TikTok uses hashtags to classify your content and surface it to relevant For You feeds. Mix one broad trend tag, one niche community tag, and one or two topic-specific tags. Preview the combination here before your video goes live.
Leverage Trending Sounds for Organic Reach
Using a trending sound dramatically increases the likelihood of appearing on the For You page. Enter your chosen track name in the sound field to verify how it displays in the music strip at the bottom of the feed card.
Use Duet or Stitch Tags to Ride Existing Virality
Duets and Stitches inherit audience from the source video. Toggle the Duet or Stitch content tag in the previewer to see how the label appears on your video and confirms the format to viewers before the algorithm distributes it.
End with a Strong Call to Action for Comments
Comments are one of TikTok's strongest engagement signals. Ask a direct question at the end of your caption or in the last second of your video. Use the caption preview to confirm the CTA is visible in the two-line feed snippet.