A while Back, TikTok began beta testing Effect house, This is a platform that allows people to create their AR filters to be used within the TikTok app. The beta testing eventually was just limited to approximately 450 creators, but starting Today, TikTok is opening this program to anyone who wants to take advantage of this platform to create creative new AR effects for people to use.

So after visiting the Effect House website, you’ll be able to find tools and documentation that are designed to help you begin making your Augmented Reality filters and effects. The company has published a set of dedicated guidelines that details the policies governing the platform, Creators will have to appear and follow the rules the company has set in place if they want their work made accessible to the wider community on TikTok. Users cannot create filters that promote plastic surgery [Like making an effect that lets someone see how their face would look with lip filler]

The company also says that the trust and safety team that they said in place will be reviewing every user-submitted effect to ensure that these filters adhere to the policies before approving.