There’s something about TikTok that makes endless scrolling enjoyable, but you might want to download a TikTok video to your phone from time to time.
Whether you want to share the video with a buddy who doesn’t have the app or save it as a precaution — after all, you never know when your favorite masterpiece will be gone — we’ll walk you through the procedure in a variety of formats.
How to Download a TikTok Video Using Native Apps
The first option is to save a TikTok video to your computer as a regular video file. This is the simplest technique, but it is only available if the creator has enabled the download capability. If the creator has, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Launch the TikTok app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Locate the video you want to save.
Step 3: Select the Share option (repressed by a white arrow).
Step 4: If a Save Movie button is present, tap it to save the video to your phone’s photo gallery. If the button is not there, the creator has not enabled the download capability for this video, and you must use the web-based approach explained below.
How to Save a TikTok Video as a GIF or Live Photo
Another way to download a TikTok video is as a Live Photo or GIF. However, keep in mind that when saving a video as a GIF, you will only be allowed to save the video (not the audio). Follow the steps below to save a TikTok video as a Live Photo or GIF.
Step 1: Launch the TikTok app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Locate the video you want to save.
Step 3: Select the Share option (repressed by a white arrow).
Step 4: If accessible, press the Live Photo or Share as GIF button; you may need to scroll down to discover these buttons. The Live Photo or GIF will subsequently be stored in the photo gallery on your phone.
How to Download a TikTok Video from the Internet
If the TikTok video’s author has not activated the download capability, or if you prefer to download the video via your PC or Mac, use the technique below. The web-based technique takes advantage of the well-known MusicallyDown services, which allow you to download TikTok videos with or without the TikTok watermark. This method is also compatible with many mobile browsers, allowing you to download videos to your iPad, iPhone, or Android device.
Step 1: Get a link to the TikTok video you want to save.
Step 2: Go to MusicallyDown’s website.
Step 3: Paste the link to your video into the text box.
Step 4: Select Download from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: If prompted, click the Download MP4 Now option and specify a save destination.
