How to Export DuetTake Videos for TikTok and Instagram

Every DuetTake video downloads as a 15-second, 16:9 MP4 (H.264/AAC) with the template music track already embedded. That file plays perfectly on TikTok and Instagram — but a few small choices before and after export decide whether your post looks native or obviously cropped.

What exactly do I download?

A 15-second landscape video at the resolution you paid for — 480p, 720p, or 1080p. The template music track is baked in, so the audio survives every re-upload. You do not need a separate editing app just to add sound, though you can mute it in the social app if you prefer your own audio.

Which resolution should I export for social?

Match the resolution to the platform you care about:

• 480p (20 credits) — fine for Instagram Stories overlays and quick TikTok tests. Files are small, upload fast, and look acceptable on a phone screen.
• 720p (45 credits) — the sweet spot for TikTok and Reels. Crisp on mobile, still a modest file size.
• 1080p (80 credits) — worth it when you will cross-post to YouTube or view on desktop.

The full quality breakdown covers the trade-offs. A common workflow is a 480p draft to check timing and faces, then a 720p export for the actual post — total cost 65 credits instead of gambling 80 on a first try.

How do I make a 16:9 video fit a 9:16 feed?

TikTok and Reels are vertical, your video is landscape. Three options, best first:

1. Post it as-is with a blurred background. Both TikTok and Instagram offer a "fit to screen" mode that blurs or colors the empty bands. For a two-person duet, this often looks intentional and keeps both performers fully visible.
2. Crop to vertical in-app. Use TikTok's crop tool to zoom into one performer. You lose the "duo" framing, but it fills the screen.
3. Add captions and stickers over the bands. The horizontal video sits in the middle; text fills the top and bottom space. This reads as a designed post, not a workaround.

Should I add captions?

Yes, always. Most feed video is watched muted first. A one-line hook caption ("we never took this photo together") above the video does more for watch time than any export setting. Keep it under eight words.

What about the music track clashing with the app audio?

If you add a voiceover or trending sound on top, lower the original track in the app editor rather than fighting volume levels — layered full-volume audio is the fastest way to make a post feel amateur.

Ready to make the video you will post? Open the generator.

Frequently asked questions

Can I post the same video to TikTok and Instagram? Yes. Download once, upload to each app separately — native uploads always outperform cross-posted watermarks.

Is 15 seconds too short for TikTok? No. Fifteen seconds sits well inside TikTok and Reels engagement sweet spots, and completion rate — which short clips win — matters more than runtime for reach.

Do I own the video I generate? Yes. Videos you generate are yours to post, monetize, and reuse. See how credits work for what each export costs.