While TikTok is primarily designed to be a platform for sharing content, it can sometimes be desirable to download videos from the platform for various reasons, such as for offline viewing or for sharing with others.
There are several ways to download TikTok videos, ranging from simple third-party apps to more complex methods that involve copying the video’s URL and using online video downloaders. Here’s a step-by-step guide to downloading TikTok videos on both iOS and Android devices.
Method 1: Using a Third-Party App
One of the easiest ways to download TikTok videos is to use a third-party app. There are many such apps available in the app stores for both iOS and Android devices, some of which are free to download and use. Here’s how to use a third-party app to download TikTok videos:
- Find the video you want to download on TikTok.
- Tap the “Share” button located below the video.
- From the list of options that appears, tap the “Copy Link” option.
- Open the third-party app you have installed on your device.
- Paste the link you copied from TikTok into the app.
- Tap the “Download” button to start the download process.
- Wait for the download to complete, and then access the downloaded video from the app’s library.
Method 2: Using an Online Video Downloader
If you don’t want to download a third-party app, another option is to use an online video downloader. These are websites that allow you to download TikTok videos by simply copying and pasting the URL of the video into the website. Here’s how to use an online video downloader to download TikTok videos:
- Find the video you want to download on TikTok.
- Tap the “Share” button located below the video.
- From the list of options that appears, tap the “Copy Link” option.
- Open a web browser and go to an online video downloader website, such as TikTok Video Downloader or Tiktokvideodownload.com.
- Paste the link you copied from TikTok into the website.
- Tap the “Download” button to start the download process.
- Wait for the download to complete, and then access the downloaded video from your device’s downloads folder.
Method 3: Screen Recording
If you don’t want to use a third-party app or an online video downloader, another option is to use your device’s screen recording feature to download TikTok videos. Here’s how to use screen recording to download TikTok videos:
- Find the video you want to download on TikTok.
- Start screen recording on your device. On iOS, you can do this by going to Control Center and tapping the screen recording icon. On Android, you’ll need to use a third-party screen recording app, such as AZ Screen Recorder or DU Recorder.
- Play the TikTok video you want to download.
- Stop screen recording when the video has finished playing.
- Access the recorded video from your device’s photos or videos library.
Note: Screen recording is only available on certain devices, and the quality of the recorded video may not be as high as if you had used a third-party app or an online video downloader.