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How to download a TikTok video

The three steps are the same everywhere: copy the link, paste it, pick a format. What differs is where the file lands afterwards, which is the part most guides skip. Here is what to expect on each device.

The short version

Open the video in TikTok and tap Share, then Copy link. Come back here, paste it into the box on the home page, and tap Download. Choose the format you want — the buttons show the resolution and the file size, so you can pick before you commit to the data.

On iPhone and iPad

Safari saves downloads to the Files app rather than straight to your camera roll. After tapping a download button you will see a small arrow near the address bar; tap it to see the finished file.

To move a video into Photos, open it in Files, tap Share, then Save Video. Photos will not show it until you do this — the file is on the device either way, just not in the gallery yet.

If nothing seems to happen when you tap Paste, that is iOS asking for clipboard permission. Allow it once, or type the link in by hand.

On Android

Chrome saves to the Downloads folder and shows a notification when the file is finished. Most gallery apps pick up new videos there automatically, though some take a few minutes or need a refresh.

If your browser asks whether to keep the file, that prompt appears for any download from any site and is not specific to this one.

On a computer

Copy the address from your browser bar while the video is open on tiktok.com — you do not need the Share menu. Paste it here and the file goes to your usual downloads folder.

Desktop is the easier place to save a lot of videos in one sitting, because the file manager makes it obvious what has already been saved.

If a video will not download

Almost every failure comes down to the post itself rather than the tool. A private account, a deleted video, an age restriction or a regional block will each stop any downloader, because the file is not readable in the first place.

The message you see names which of these it is. If it says the link is not recognised, check that you copied a video link rather than a profile link, or that the app did not copy a search result instead.

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Do I need to install an app?

No. Everything runs in your browser, on any device with one.

Where does the file go on iPhone?

Into the Files app first. Open it there, tap Share, then Save Video to move it into Photos.

Why does the video not appear in my gallery on Android?

It is in the Downloads folder. Most gallery apps index new files within a few minutes; opening the file manager will show it immediately.

Can I download several videos at once?

One at a time. Browsers block a page from starting many downloads together, so each file has its own button.

Is there a limit on how many I can save?

There is a rate limit of 30 requests a minute to keep the service responsive for everyone. Normal use never reaches it.

Does the download expire?

Take the file when the buttons appear. The underlying links from TikTok are short-lived, so if you leave the page open for a long time, paste the link again rather than tapping an old button.

Why is there no waiting time?

Because there is no reason for one. Countdowns on other sites exist to show you more adverts, not because the file needs preparing.

Does this work on a school or office network?

Usually, unless the network blocks the site outright. Nothing needs to be installed, which is often the sticking point on managed devices.