How it works

A diagnostic, not a
magic number.

Kalibratr measures seven observable conversion signals in your video — each one grounded in what actually affects TikTok performance. Here's exactly what happens when you upload a draft.

01step

Upload your draft

Drop your video before you hit post. No account needed for your first audit.

Formats

MP4, MOV, WebM — up to 500 MB

Select your niche

Beauty, gadgets, fashion, food, fitness, and more — your score is benchmarked against your category

Processing time

Around 30 seconds for a standard TikTok-length video

Your file

Processed in memory to extract signals, then discarded. Not stored long-term.

02step

We analyze seven conversion signals

Not generic AI opinions. A defined rubric of observable, conversion-relevant signals — each weighted by impact.

What we analyze

Hook timing, product visibility, problem/solution structure, demo presence, pacing, CTA clarity, and niche fit

How it works

Frame extraction, scene cut detection, transcript analysis, caption parsing, and niche benchmark comparison

What we don't do

Guess. Every signal is grounded in something observable in your actual video file.

Niche benchmarks

Your score is compared against real audited videos in your category — not an average across all content types

03step

Get your score + specific fixes

Not a vague report. A diagnostic with a score, a clear verdict, and ranked, actionable improvements.

Your score

0–100 across all seven signals, with a breakdown by category

Top fixes

Ranked by impact — the highest-leverage changes first, not an alphabetical list

Hook rewrites

Suggested alternative opening lines based on what works in your niche

Verdict

'Post it,' 'fix these first,' or 'remake the opening' — a clear recommendation, not a wall of text

The rubric

Seven signals. 100 points.

Every signal is weighted by how much it actually moves the needle. Hook and demo together account for 40 points — because they're the two biggest conversion levers on TikTok.

20

Hook Strength

pts

What we measure

We detect when meaningful visual action begins — a face, product, or motion that demands attention.

Why it matters

Hooks that land in the first 1–2 seconds retain 2× more viewers. Every second of delay costs scroll-stops.

We look at

  • First frame energy
  • Time-to-action
  • Pattern interrupt presence
15

Product Clarity

pts

What we measure

We track when your product first appears on screen and whether it's clearly identifiable without sound.

Why it matters

60% of TikTok is watched on mute. If the product isn't obvious from the visuals alone, you're losing half your audience before they hear a word.

We look at

  • Time-to-product-appearance
  • Product prominence in frame
  • Clarity without audio
15

Problem / Solution

pts

What we measure

Transcript and on-screen text analysis to detect whether a problem is stated and whether the product resolves it.

Why it matters

The strongest TikTok commerce videos follow a problem-first structure. Stating the pain before the solution increases perceived relevance.

We look at

  • Problem framing in first 5 seconds
  • Solution timing
  • Pain-point language in caption
20

Demo & Proof

pts

What we measure

Scene change detection to identify demonstration moments — before/afters, results, application, or transformation.

Why it matters

Showing beats telling. Videos with a visible result or demo moment convert at significantly higher rates than explanation-only content.

We look at

  • Before/after structure
  • Application or use demonstration
  • Result or payoff moment
10

Pacing

pts

What we measure

Frame-by-frame scene cut analysis measuring whether your edit rhythm matches what performs in your niche.

Why it matters

Too slow and viewers tap out. Too fast and the message is lost. Optimal pacing varies significantly by category — beauty vs. gadgets vs. food each have different rhythms.

We look at

  • Cuts per 5 seconds
  • Dead air detection
  • Niche pacing benchmark comparison
10

Offer & CTA

pts

What we measure

Caption and transcript scan for CTA language, offer clarity, urgency, and a clear next step.

Why it matters

Viewers who want to act shouldn't have to guess how. A missing or vague CTA is one of the most common — and most fixable — conversion killers.

We look at

  • CTA presence and placement
  • Offer specificity
  • Link-in-bio or shop reference
10

Niche Fit

pts

What we measure

Your score is compared against benchmarks from your selected content category, not a one-size-fits-all average.

Why it matters

A skincare video and a gadget demo follow completely different rules. Generic benchmarks produce meaningless scores. Niche benchmarks produce useful ones.

We look at

  • Category-specific structure match
  • Common niche patterns
  • Benchmark percentile rank

How benchmarks work

Scores built from real audited videos.

Generic benchmarks produce useless scores. A skincare video and a kitchen gadget demo don't follow the same rules — so we don't score them the same way.

Every video audited through Kalibratr contributes to niche-specific benchmarks. When creators in your category opt in to share post-publish performance — views, completion rate, saves — we use that signal to calibrate which patterns actually correlate with real results.

The more creators audit in a given niche, the sharper the benchmarks become. Your score today is already niche-specific. Over time, it gets more precise.

Niche-specific from day one

Your score is benchmarked against your content category — beauty, gadgets, fashion, food, fitness, and more. Not a one-size-fits-all average.

Outcome data sharpens the model

Creators who opt in to share performance after posting give us real feedback on which signals predicted views, saves, and follows — and which didn't.

You stay in control

Sharing post-publish performance is always opt-in. Your video file is never stored long-term. Outcome data is aggregated, not tied to your content.

The benchmark improves with use

The more creators audit in a niche, the tighter the benchmark range becomes. Early users in a niche directly shape the scoring model for that category.

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