TikTok trend
The #clonecut TikTok trend: what it is and how to make one
If you landed here from a TikTok video tagged clonecut, this is the short version. These clips take a viral video and put someone or something new into it, usually the creator, a friend, a product or a pet. CloneCut AI lets you make the same kind of video yourself.
How it works
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Pick a reference video
Choose one of our trending formats: product reveals, unboxings, talk-to-camera, street walks, pet scenes and more. There is nothing to upload and no prompt to write.
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Add one photo
Upload a clear photo of your product, yourself or your pet. A sharp photo with even light and a plain background gives the cleanest result.
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Generate, review and download
You see the credit cost before you start. When the video is ready you can preview it, download the MP4 and try another format.
Why these videos spread
The original format already proved the idea. The twist is a new face or a new product in a scene viewers know, which makes people stop and compare. Because the structure is borrowed, a clone takes minutes instead of a shoot.
Tips for a clone people watch to the end
Pick a format that fits your photo: a product for an unboxing or reveal, a face for a talk or walk, a pet for a pet scene. Use a sharp, front-facing photo. Post the result with a caption that names the twist.
Stay on the right side of the rules
Use your own face or people who agreed. Do not present a clone of a real person as real footage. Label AI-made videos where the platform you post to asks for it.
Frequently asked questions
What does clonecut mean on TikTok?
It is a tag used on videos that remix a viral clip with a swapped person or product, made with AI video tools.
Do I need editing skills?
No. You pick a reference video and upload one photo. There is no timeline to edit and no prompt to write.
How long are the videos?
Each reference video makes a short clip of about 8 seconds. For longer videos, make several clips and join them in your editor.
Can I post the result on TikTok and Reels?
Yes, the file is a standard vertical MP4. Check that you have the right to use the photo you add.
Is it okay to put a real person in a clone?
Only with their agreement. Use photos of yourself, or of people who have clearly said yes. Do not use the tool to imitate someone who has not agreed, to swap faces of public figures, or to make sexual or misleading content. We may refuse or remove results that break these rules.
Only upload people who agreed, and only remix videos you have the right to use.