Type your idea
A few words is enough. The more specific the idea, the stronger the hook.
Refract / TikTok hook generator
Free tool
TikTok hook generator
Type what your video is about and get three opening lines made for the first seconds, each with how long it takes to say out loud. Free, with no sign-up.
Open in RefractSaves it, plans your week, and matches your style.
How it works
Pick a hook
Each one shows how long it takes to say, so you can keep your opening short.
Say it first
Open the video with the hook and put the on-screen text over it.
What makes a TikTok hook work
The hook is the first thing people hear and read. These habits make it easier to keep them watching.
- Start with the payoff.
Lead with the result or the surprise, then explain how you got there.
Weak: “Today I want to talk about meal prep.” Stronger: “4 lunches for $20. Here’s how.”
- Keep it to about 3 seconds.
Long setups get skipped. Every hook here shows its speaking time so you can trim it.
- Be specific.
Numbers, places, and clear outcomes give people a reason to stay.
“I saved money” versus “I spent $20 on a week of lunches”
- Put the hook on screen too.
Plenty of people watch with the sound off, so the on-screen text should carry the hook as well.
- Film two openings.
Record two hooks for the same idea, post the one that feels most natural, and keep the other for a follow-up.
Questions
Is this TikTok hook generator free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no account and no limit. The full Refract workspace is free to start too.
How long should a TikTok hook be?
Aim for something you can say in about 3 seconds. Every hook here shows its speaking time so you can check before you film.
Can the hooks sound like me?
In the Refract workspace, paste a few of your captions in Your style. Refract matches your length, emoji use, capital letters, and sign-off.
Does this tool use AI?
This tool uses proven hook patterns that run in your browser. If you’ve already filmed the video, Refract’s AI video analysis can look through it and write hooks from what’s actually in it.
Get a whole week from one idea.
Open the workspace to turn this idea into captions for Reels, titles for YouTube Shorts, and a posting plan.