How to Save TikTok Videos to Your Phone

The universal steps that work on any phone, Android or iPhone.

Whether you're on an iPhone or an Android phone, saving a TikTok video to your phone follows the same basic pattern. Here's the universal version — see our dedicated iPhone guide or Android guide for screenshots specific to your device.

The Universal Steps

Open the TikTok video you want to save.
Tap the Share arrow icon on the right side of the screen.
Tap Copy link from the share sheet.
Open your phone's browser and go to savetiktok.sbs.
Paste the link into the box and tap Download.
When the preview loads, tap Download Video (or Download MP4).
Your browser will save the file — usually to a Downloads folder, or straight to your Photos/Gallery app depending on your phone's settings.

Where the Video Actually Ends Up

iPhone: saved videos typically land in the Photos app, in the Recents album.
Android: saved videos usually go to a Downloads folder inside your file manager, and many phones also mirror them into the Gallery app automatically.

If you can't find the file, check your browser's own download history (usually a downward-arrow icon in the toolbar) — it will show you exactly where the file was saved.

Saving Without the Watermark

TikTok's native in-app "Save" option stamps a watermark and username over the video. Using a downloader like savetiktok.sbs instead pulls the original clean file, so what lands in your gallery has no logo across it.

Tips for a Smooth Save

Make sure the video is public — private videos and ones from accounts you don't follow (if the creator restricted saving) can't be downloaded.
If a download stalls, check your connection and try again — see our slow download fixes guide.
For photo posts, use the Photo tab instead of Video — see our slideshow guide.

Ready to save your first video? Head to savetiktok.sbs, paste your link, and tap Download.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to sign in to TikTok to do this?

No. As long as the video is public, you can paste its link into a downloader without ever logging into TikTok.

Will the video be the same quality as the original?

Yes — a downloader pulls TikTok's original source file, so you get the same resolution and bitrate as the version TikTok streams in the app.

Can I save a video from someone else's private account?

No. Downloaders can only access videos TikTok's servers serve publicly. Private videos are not accessible.

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