How do I download a TikTok video?

Copy the video link from the TikTok share sheet, paste it into socials.download, and save the file. No account is needed.

Can I download a TikTok photo slideshow?

Yes. Photo posts resolve to their images rather than a video file.

Does socials.download remove the TikTok watermark?

No. socials.download does not add its own watermark. Whether the source file contains TikTok or creator branding depends on the media variant TikTok supplies.

Can I record a TikTok livestream?

No. Livestream recording is not available.

Are TikTok stories supported?

Yes, while a story is active. Paste the profile link; if the account has a story right now, a View stories button appears.

TikTok downloader

Download public TikTok videos

The socials.download TikTok downloader saves supported public TikTok videos, photo slideshows, and active stories directly to your device. Paste a public TikTok link and download the available media file without creating a socials.download account. Livestream recording is not available.

Supported TikTok link formats

https://www.tiktok.com/@<handle>/video/<id> — a single video
https://www.tiktok.com/@<handle>/photo/<id> — a photo slideshow
https://www.tiktok.com/@<handle> — a profile, for a preview grid and any active story

Paste any of these on the home page.

What works, and what doesn't

Videos: supported
Photo Slideshows: supported
Profile Preview: supported
Stories: supported
Live Recording: not supported
Private Content: not supported

Limitations

Profile previews return up to 18 recent posts.
Stories only exist while the account has one active; they expire after 24 hours.
Livestream recording is not available.
Private accounts are not supported.

Troubleshooting

The View stories button isn't showing.: It only appears when the account actually has an active story. TikTok stories expire after 24 hours, so most profiles won't have one.
The video still has TikTok branding burned in.: That branding is part of the file TikTok serves. We do not add a watermark, and we do not remove one either.
The profile grid stops at 18 posts.: That is the preview depth, not an error.

Mobile and desktop

On desktop the file downloads straight to your downloads folder. On a phone, saving opens your device’s native share sheet so you can put the file in Photos or Files. Either way there’s no app to install and no socials.download account.

File quality and watermarks

socials.download does not add a watermark of its own and does not intentionally transcode or recompress the file returned by the source endpoint. Whether the file already carries TikTok or creator branding depends on the media TikTok serves.

Copyright and authorization

Download only content you own, have permission to save, or are otherwise legally entitled to use. socials.download does not bypass private accounts, paywalls, login walls, or DRM.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download a TikTok video?: Copy the video link from the TikTok share sheet, paste it into socials.download, and save the file. No account is needed.
Can I download a TikTok photo slideshow?: Yes. Photo posts resolve to their images rather than a video file.
Does socials.download remove the TikTok watermark?: No. socials.download does not add its own watermark. Whether the source file contains TikTok or creator branding depends on the media variant TikTok supplies.
Can I record a TikTok livestream?: No. Livestream recording is not available.
Are TikTok stories supported?: Yes, while a story is active. Paste the profile link; if the account has a story right now, a View stories button appears.

Last tested on 2026-07-15 using a public test post. Platform behaviour can change without notice.