macOS Guide

Downloading TikTok videos on a Mac, covering Safari, Chrome, and Finder.

macOS handles TikTok downloads the same simple way as any other computer: a browser, a pasted link, and a click. Here's the Mac-specific detail on top of the basics covered in our Mac guide.

Step-by-Step

1. Copy the video's link from your phone (Share → Copy link) or from tiktok.com in your Mac's browser.
2. Open Safari or Chrome and go to savetiktok.sbs.
3. Paste the link, click Download.
4. Click Download Video on the preview.
5. The file saves to your Downloads folder.

Finder Shortcuts

• Cmd+Option+L in any Finder window jumps straight to Downloads.
• The Downloads folder is also pinned by default in the Finder sidebar.

Safari's Download Icon

Safari shows a small downward-arrow icon in the toolbar once a download starts — click it to see recent downloads and jump to the file without opening Finder separately.

macOS Gatekeeper and Third-Party Apps

If you're tempted by a dedicated "TikTok downloader" Mac app instead of a browser tool, be aware macOS's Gatekeeper will likely warn you about opening software from an unidentified developer — a common sign the app isn't notarized by Apple. A browser-based tool sidesteps this entirely, since it's just a website, not an installed application.

Changing the Download Location

• Safari: Safari → Settings → General → "File download location."
• Chrome: Settings → Downloads → change the folder, or enable "Ask where to save each file."

Try it at savetiktok.sbs in Safari or Chrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does macOS need special permissions for browser downloads?

No — a standard browser download doesn't trigger any macOS security prompts, unlike installing a separate application.

What does it mean if macOS warns about an unidentified developer?

It means the app isn't notarized by Apple, which is common for unofficial downloader apps — a good reason to prefer a browser-based tool instead.

How do I quickly get to my Downloads folder in Finder?

Press Cmd+Option+L in any Finder window, or click Downloads in the sidebar.

Related guides

• How to Download TikTok Videos on Mac
• Safari Download Guide
• Windows 11 Guide

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