How to Download TikTok Videos: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to save TikTok videos, sounds and photos on any device, in one place.
Whether you want to watch a cooking tutorial offline, back up your own clips or keep a sound for a ringtone, downloading from TikTok takes three steps: copy the link, paste it into a downloader, choose a format. The details depend on your device, what you're saving and why. This hub brings it all together and links to a detailed guide for each situation.
The quickest route on any device is our free TikTok video downloader.
The universal method (works everywhere)
- Copy the link. In the TikTok app, tap Share (the arrow) and choose Copy link. On a computer, copy the address bar. Short links like vm.tiktok.com/ABC123 are fine. See how to copy a TikTok link if you can't find the option.
- Paste it into SSSTikTok. Open ssstiktokdownloader.com, tap Paste and press Download.
- Choose a format. Pick MP4 · No watermark for a clean video, HD for the best quality or MP3 for the audio.
- Find the file. It lands in your device's Downloads. On iPhone that's Files → Downloads. See where TikTok downloads are saved.
Pick your device
Each guide covers browser quirks, where files go and how to move them into your gallery:
| Device | Guide | Key tip |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
| iPhone | Download TikTok on iPhone | Safari saves to Files first. Use Save Video to add it to Photos |
| iPad | Download TikTok on iPad | Request the mobile site if the button is hidden |
| Android | Download TikTok on Android | Files go to Download and appear in Gallery |
| Windows PC | Download TikTok on PC | Use Save link as… if the video opens in a tab |
| Mac | Download TikTok on Mac | Safari and Chrome both save to ~/Downloads |
Want the video in your camera roll specifically? Follow save TikTok to camera roll.
Pick what you're saving
- A normal video without watermark: the MP4 downloader
- The best possible quality: the HD 1080p downloader
- Just the sound or song: TikTok to MP3
- A photo slideshow: the photo downloader, which saves every image
- A 24-hour story: the story downloader
- The cover image: the thumbnail downloader
Downloading inside the TikTok app
TikTok has its own Save video option under Share. It's handy, but it adds a moving watermark with the logo and username, it's often re-compressed, and creators can disable it. It's also usually missing on videos with licensed music. Use it when you want to share with credit visible, and use a downloader when you need a clean file. Our comparison of app vs online downloaders covers the trade-offs.
Saving your own TikToks
If you made the video, you have more options:
- Drafts and unposted videos: save to your device from the post screen by turning on "Save to device", or post privately and then download. See save a TikTok without posting.
- Posted videos: download them here without the watermark to repost on Reels or Shorts.
- Everything at once: TikTok's Download your data tool exports your account data.
Quality, formats and file sizes
TikTok videos are MP4 files, usually H.264 video with AAC audio, at 720p or 1080p in a 9:16 vertical frame. Expect about 5 to 15 MB per minute of video and under 1 MB per minute of MP3. For the full breakdown, read TikTok to MP4 quality explained and HD vs SD. Wondering about length limits? See the TikTok video size and length guide.
When it doesn't work
Ninety percent of failures fall into a handful of causes:
- The link is wrong. It's a profile, sound or search page, or it was copied with extra text.
- The video is private, friends-only, deleted or blocked in your region.
- The music was muted by TikTok, so the file has no sound.
- Your browser blocked the download, often because of pop-up blockers or iOS settings.
Our errors and fixes hub covers each one, with dedicated pages for download not working, invalid link and no sound.
Download responsibly
Downloading public videos for personal viewing is common and widely tolerated, but creators own their work. Don't re-upload other people's videos as your own, don't strip credit, and get permission for anything commercial. Read is it legal to download TikTok videos? for a plain-English summary.
Quick-start by situation
| You want to… | Do this |
|---|---|
| --- | --- |
| Watch a video offline on a flight | Download MP4 · No watermark on Wi-Fi before you leave, then save it to Photos or Gallery |
| Repost your own TikTok to Reels or Shorts | Use the HD downloader so you start from 1080p |
| Keep a recipe slideshow | Use the photo downloader and save every image |
| Set a sound as your ringtone | Use the MP3 downloader, then follow the ringtone guide |
| Keep a story before it disappears | Use the story downloader the same day |
Five mistakes that cause most failed downloads
- Copying from the profile grid. Open the video itself before tapping Share.
- Pasting only part of the link. Always use Copy link rather than selecting text by hand.
- Trying to save a private or friends-only video. It won't work anywhere, so test the link in a private window first.
- Leaving the page before the file finishes. Wait until your browser confirms the download.
- Looking in the wrong folder. On iPhone, downloads go to Files first, not Photos.
A worked example
Say you want a 45-second pasta recipe on your iPhone. In TikTok, tap Share → Copy link. Open Safari, go to ssstiktokdownloader.com, tap Paste and then Download, and choose MP4 · HD. Tap Download in Safari's prompt. Open Files → Downloads, tap the video, then Share → Save Video. The recipe is now in Photos, without a watermark, in about 20 seconds. The same flow works on Android, except that the video appears in Gallery right away.
Every SSSTikTok tool
Safe, private and respectful
- No login, ever. We never ask for your TikTok password. Treat any site that does as a phishing risk.
- No installs. Everything runs in your browser. Ignore any advert that offers an app, extension or "codec".
- No history. Results are cached for about 15 minutes, then deleted. See the privacy policy.
- Public content only. We don't bypass private accounts or deleted posts.
- Credit creators. Saving for personal use is common, but reposting needs permission. Read is it legal to download TikTok videos?
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to download a TikTok video?
Copy the link from Share → Copy link, paste it on ssstiktokdownloader.com and press Download.
Can I download TikTok videos without the app?
Yes. Open the video on tiktok.com in any browser, copy the URL and paste it into the downloader.
How do I download TikTok without watermark?
Choose the “MP4 · No watermark” option after pasting the link.
Where do downloaded TikToks go?
They go to Downloads on Android and computers, and to Files → Downloads on iPhone and iPad.
Is downloading TikTok videos free?
Yes. SSSTikTok is free with no limits.
Can I download TikTok videos on a school or work computer?
Technically yes, in any browser, but follow your organisation's IT rules.