How to Download TikTok Videos on Mac

Using Safari or Chrome on macOS to save TikTok videos without an app.

Downloading TikTok videos on a Mac takes the same three ingredients as any other device: the video's link, a browser, and savetiktok.sbs.

Step-by-Step

Copy the TikTok video's link — tap Share → Copy link on your phone, or click Share → Copy link if you're viewing it on tiktok.com in your Mac's browser.
Open Safari or Chrome on your Mac and go to savetiktok.sbs.
Paste the link into the download box.
Click Download.
Once the preview appears, click Download Video.
The file saves to your Mac's Downloads folder automatically.

Finding the File

Finder: click Downloads in the sidebar, or press Cmd+Option+L from any Finder window to jump straight there.
Safari: click the download-arrow icon in the toolbar to see recent downloads and jump to the file.
Chrome: press Cmd+Shift+J to open the Downloads page.

Safari-Specific Notes

Safari sometimes previews video files in a new tab instead of saving them immediately. If that happens:

Right-click the video/link and choose Download Linked File, or
Use the Share/Download button that savetiktok.sbs shows in the preview instead of the browser's own inline player controls.

Changing the Download Location

If you want TikTok downloads to go somewhere specific instead of the general Downloads folder:

Safari: Safari menu → Settings → General → "File download location."
Chrome: Settings → Downloads → change the "Location" field, or toggle "Ask where to save each file."

Why Not Use a Mac App Instead

Downloading and running a third-party .dmg "TikTok downloader" app means granting it disk access on macOS and trusting its source. A browser-based tool avoids all of that — savetiktok.sbs never asks for any system permission beyond what your browser already handles for a normal download.

Ready to save a video? Visit savetiktok.sbs in Safari or Chrome and paste your link.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work in Safari specifically, or do I need Chrome?

Both work. Safari and Chrome (and Firefox, and Edge) can all load savetiktok.sbs and download the file the same way.

Why did Safari open the video in a new tab instead of downloading it?

Safari sometimes previews playable media inline. Use the Download button in the savetiktok.sbs preview, or right-click and choose Download Linked File.

Do I need Rosetta or any special macOS settings for this?

No — since it's a website, there's nothing to install and no macOS security prompts to approve.

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