How to Download a TikTok Video, Step by Step
The core method is the same on every device: copy the link to the public video, paste it into the tool on the home page, then pick a download option. Below are the details for each device, plus fixes for common problems.
Copy the video link
In the TikTok app, open the video, tap the share button (the arrow), then “Copy link”. On desktop, copy the link straight from the browser’s address bar.
Paste it into the tool and submit
Come back to this site’s home page, paste the link into the field, and press “Resolve link”. You can also use the “Paste” button if your browser allows it.
Wait a few seconds
We fetch the video’s public page and extract the available options. If an error message appears, read it carefully — it explains the cause and what to do next.
Pick an option and download
Press the download button under the option that suits you. Because of restrictions on TikTok’s content-delivery network, the file is streamed through the site’s servers before being saved to your device.
iPhone (Safari)
From the TikTok app, tap Share, then “Copy link”. Open this site in Safari, paste the link into the field, and press “Resolve link”. Once the options appear, tap the download button; the file is saved through Safari’s download manager — tap the downloads icon next to the address bar to open it or move it to Photos or Files.
Android (Chrome)
From the TikTok app, tap Share, then “Copy link”. Open this site in Chrome, paste the link, and submit. Tap the download button in the results, and you’ll find the file in your Downloads folder or the Files app, depending on your device.
Desktop (any browser)
Open the video on tiktok.com and copy the link from the address bar, or use “Copy link” from the share button. Paste it here, submit, then click the download button and the file will be saved to your Downloads folder.
The message “content couldn’t be reached” appeared
This means the video is deleted, private, or restricted by region or age rating. First check that the video plays for you in a browser (try a private/incognito window). If it plays but the tool still refuses, TikTok may be applying a temporary check — try again in a few minutes.
The download doesn’t start or stalls midway
Press the download button again. Larger files take time because data streams through the site, so don’t close the page before saving completes. If it keeps happening, try a different network or a less busy time.
A message about exceeding the request limit
We cap request rates to protect the service from abuse and keep it working well for everyone. Wait about a full minute and try again — don’t fire requests in rapid succession.
A short link gives no result
Open the short link in your browser first so it expands to the full URL, then copy the full link and paste it into the tool. This sidesteps any odd behavior from the short-link domains.
The “Paste” button doesn’t work
Some browsers only allow clipboard reads after you explicitly grant permission, and may hide the button entirely. In that case, paste the link manually by long-pressing (or right-clicking) in the field and choosing “Paste”.