TikTok Video Won't Download
The most common reasons a download stalls before it even starts.
When a TikTok video refuses to download, the cause is almost always one of a handful of specific things — here's the checklist in the order most likely to fix it.
1. Check the Link Is Actually Correct
Make sure you copied the video's link, not the profile's, and that the full URL came through (sometimes a partial paste happens if a link got cut off in a message). See our invalid link guide for exact formatting.
2. Confirm the Video Is Public
Private accounts and videos only visible to followers can't be downloaded by any tool — this is a restriction on TikTok's server side, not a bug in the downloader. See our private video limitations guide.
3. Check Whether the Creator Disabled Downloads
Some creators turn off the ability to save/duet their videos. This is enforced by TikTok itself and no downloader tool can override it.
4. Try Refreshing and Re-Pasting the Link
Occasionally a temporary hiccup on either TikTok's or the downloader's side causes a one-off failure. Reload the page, re-copy the link fresh from the app, and try again.
5. Check Your Internet Connection
A weak connection can cause a download to silently fail rather than show a clear error — see our slow download fixes guide.
6. Try a Different Browser
If the issue persists specifically in one browser, it may be a browser-side setting rather than the tool itself — see our browser troubleshooting guide.
Once you've ruled these out, try again at savetiktok.sbs — most download failures resolve with one of the steps above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the single most common reason a download fails?
Either an incomplete/incorrect link, or the video being private or restricted from downloads by the creator — check these first.
Does this ever happen because of a bug in the downloader itself?
It can, occasionally, which is why re-trying after a refresh is worth doing before assuming the video itself is the problem.
Can I download a video if the creator disabled saving?
No — that restriction is enforced by TikTok's own servers and can't be bypassed by any downloader tool.
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