How to Apply the TikTok Balloon Effect to Inflate Yourself

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, chances are you’ve seen the viral Balloon Effect trend in action. This quirky, AI-powered filter transforms ordinary photos into puffed-up versions of yourself. In this article, we’ll show you how to easily recreate the effect using the best image-to-video app, as well as how to try the trend directly on TikTok.

• What Is the Viral AI Balloon Filter Trend on TikTok?
• How to Apply the Balloon Effect Using the Best Image-to-Video App?
• How to Use the Balloon Filter on TikTok?
• Download the Best App for Viral Video Filters
• FAQs About the AI Balloon Effect

What Is the Viral AI Balloon Filter Trend on TikTok?

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If you've been scrolling through TikTok lately, you've probably come across videos where people—and even animals—suddenly puff up like balloons. Yep, that’s the viral AI Balloon Filter. This trend uses AI to exaggerate body features, often inflating the entire figure. The result? A bizarre and hilarious effect that social media users can’t stop laughing at.

How to Apply the Balloon Effect Using the Best Image-to-Video App?

With PhotoDirector’s Image-to-Video tool, you can easily create this hilarious viral video using just a photo.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Tap “Image to Video” in PhotoDirector
2. Import a photo you’d like to inflate like a balloon
3. Tap the “Inflate” filter
4. Generate the result and download your viral-ready video

Explore More AI Video Templates!

PhotoDirector comes with over 35 built-in image-to-video templates, such as AI Dance, AI Bikini, and AI Kissing, helping you catch the latest trends instantly. Want something custom? Just enter a text prompt in the Text-to-Video tool and create your own trend!

How to Use the Balloon Filter on TikTok?

Ready to jump on the Balloon Filter trend? Just make sure TikTok and CapCut are installed on your device first!

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1. Open TikTok, and search for “Balloon Trend,” “Balloon Filter,” or “Balloon Effect.”
2. Select any video that uses this effect.
3. Tap the template button on the video.
4. Hit “Use template,” and upload your media.
5. Preview your video, then export it to social media.

Download the Best App for Viral Video Filters

Ready to start creating your own Balloon Filter magic? PhotoDirector is your all-in-one AI video maker that makes it super easy to create viral content.

• Image to Video – Choose from 35+ built-in animation templates, including the trending Balloon Effect, to instantly transform your photos into fun AI-generated videos.
• Text to Video – Got an idea? Just type it in! Create your own unique viral clips using text prompts.
• Auto Sound Effect – Add that extra touch with AI-generated sound effects that perfectly match your video content.
• User-Friendly Interface – PhotoDirector’s simple, intuitive tools make it easy for anyone to create viral-worthy videos.