How to create a viral TikTok filter in 2026
The 7 mechanics that make filters go viral right now — and the 3 mistakes that kill them on launch day.
Read more →We engineer custom AR effects in TikTok Effect House for creators, agencies & brands. Branded filters, mini-games, randomizers, 3D, AI — shipped in 2 days from $100.
Eight types. One studio. From silly face filters to full mini-games — we've shipped them all in production.
A peek at our recent filters. Every one is live on TikTok right now — these aren't mockups, they're shipped products.
No mystery, no hidden steps. Here's exactly how we'll go from your first message to a published filter.
Tell us your idea, brand, references. We respond with a fixed quote and a delivery date — no surprises.
We mock the filter direction, agree on visuals, and you approve before we touch Effect House.
We build the filter in Effect House, test on real devices, and send you a preview .pek to try.
Final file delivered with icon, demo video, and upload guide. We can publish for you, too.
Every package includes the full Effect House project file (.pek), a custom icon, demo video, and upload guide.
Perfect for creators testing the waters or personal projects.
For brands, agencies, and viral-ready interactive campaigns.
We invent the entire concept for you. Full creative direction, custom 3D, advanced game logic, AI effects — every premium feature, built around a single big idea.
Real reviews from real clients. We don't pay for these — and we don't need to.
10/10 recommend! The filter functions great and looks EXACTLY how I requested. Got 2M views in the first week.
Quick responses, clean delivery, and the team really gets the TikTok aesthetic. Already booking my next 3 filters.
Built us a full mini-game filter in 5 days. Hit 8M views in the first weekend. Worth every penny.
Second time working with FilterLab. Always delivers good quality. Will continue to use for future services.
Truly impressed me with their AR design skills. The visual appeal perfectly aligned with our brand identity.
Delivered exactly what I was looking for, well within the time frame! The filter went viral 2 days after launch.
Tips, tutorials & TikTok trends. Everything we learned shipping 340+ filters.
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Read more →The honest answers to what creators ask us most.
We usually reply to DMs within an hour during work hours. Drop us a line and we'll get back to you fast.
Ask us directlyEvery project is quoted individually based on scope and complexity. Basic filters have a fixed entry price, while Branded and signature filters are quoted per project after we hear your idea. We always send a fixed, all-in quote upfront — no hidden fees, no surprise add-ons.
Basic filters ship in about 2 days. Complex effects with 3D modeling, gamification, or custom logic take 3–7 days. After delivery, TikTok's review usually takes 1–7 days for approval before the filter goes live publicly.
TikTok Effect House is the official AR creation platform from TikTok. It supports 2D and 3D effects, face tracking, hand gestures, body segmentation, mini-games, and visual scripting through a node-based system. We use the latest version to build every filter.
Yes — that's the default. We deliver the original Effect House project file (.pek) so you publish under your own creator account. You get full credit and the filter appears on your profile. We also include a step-by-step upload guide.
Yes — branded AR filters are our specialty. We've worked with agencies, DTC brands, and influencers on launch campaigns, product reveals, and viral activations. Branded packages include logo integration, brand colors, custom 3D assets, and call-to-action elements.
We design every filter against TikTok's current Effect House guidelines, so rejection is rare. If it happens, we revise and resubmit at no extra cost until it's approved.
Every package includes revisions — 1 for Basic, 3 for Branded, unlimited for the signature From-scratch package. We want you to love the final result.
Tell us your idea. We respond within 1 hour with a fixed quote and a delivery date. No bots, no AI replies — actual humans.