The AI Portrait filter is trending on TikTok recently.
There are a lot of videos that use the filter—over 3.3 million videos.
You can use the filter on yourself by taking a selfie and centering your face.
If you use the filter on yourself, the AI will turn you into a movie-like character.
However, there are multiple AI filters on TikTok—so you need to find the right one.
Although the filter is available on multiple social media platforms, the original filter comes from TikTok.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to get the AI Portrait filter on TikTok and how to use it to generate an avatar of yourself.
How to get the AI Portrait filter on TikTok
To get the AI Portrait filter on TikTok, you need to create a video and search for the “AI Portrait” effect.
Alternatively, you can find a video that uses the filter and select it to use it.
Method 1: Select the “AI Portrait” effect

- Open TikTok and tap on the “+” icon.
- Select “Effects” and tap on the search icon.
- Search for “AI Portrait” and select it.
- Start using the filter!
Method 2: Go to a video of someone using the filter

- Open TikTok and tap on the search icon.
- Search for “AI Portrait”.
- Select any video using the filter.
- Tap on the “AI Portrait” filter above the person’s username to use it.
Note: If you can’t find the filter, try updating TikTok or your Android/iOS device.
Alternatively, you can find the filter here: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS8rf1aLc/.
How to use the AI Portrait filter on TikTok

To use the AI Portrait filter on TikTok, you need to search and download the filter first.
After you’ve downloaded the filter, select it and use the front-facing camera.
Lastly, center your face and stay still for a few seconds.
The AI will then generate a movie-like version of yourself.
Here’s how to do this:
- Open TikTok > “+” icon > Effects.
- Search for “AI Portrait” and select it.
- Use the front-facing camera.
- Center your face and wait for a few seconds.
The AI will automatically generate an image of you.
You don’t need to tap on the screen for it to work.
It can be in different themes like cyberpunk, adventure, superhero, and more.
The filter is inspired by Lensa AI, a photo and video editor with Magic Avatars.
Further reading
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