🎬 How to Download TikTok Videos (All Methods, 2025)
TikTok is one of the most watched platforms on earth — but saving videos isn't always obvious. Whether you're on iPhone, Android, or a computer, there's a method that works for you. This guide covers every option in 2025, from TikTok's built-in save feature to third-party tools that remove the watermark.
Method 1: TikTok's Built-In Save Feature (With Watermark)
The simplest option is TikTok's own download button. Open any video, tap the Share icon (arrow pointing right), then tap Save Video. The video downloads to your camera roll with TikTok's watermark and the creator's username overlaid.
Limitation: Not all creators allow downloads. If the button is greyed out, the creator has disabled saving. You'll need a third-party tool for those videos.
Works on: iPhone, Android. Not available on desktop.
Method 2: Download Without Watermark Using TikLoad Pro (Recommended)
For a clean, watermark-free video — the method preferred by content creators and editors — use TikLoad Pro.
For bulk downloading multiple videos at once, use TikLoad Pro's Batch Downloader.
What About TikTok Videos With Downloads Disabled?
Some creators disable the built-in save button. TikLoad Pro works around this by accessing the public video stream directly — not the download feature. As long as the video is publicly viewable, it can be downloaded.
Note: Private TikTok accounts and videos set to "Friends Only" or "Private" cannot be downloaded with any tool, as they are not publicly accessible.
Is It Legal to Download TikTok Videos?
Downloading TikTok videos for personal offline viewing is generally considered fair use in most countries. However:
Do not re-upload someone else's TikTok to YouTube or other platforms without permission
Do not use downloaded TikToks in commercial projects without a license
Always credit the original creator if you share content
TikLoad Pro is a tool — how you use it is your responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. TikLoad Pro works entirely in your browser — no app download needed on any device.
TikTok adds watermarks to attribute content to its platform and the creator. Third-party tools like TikLoad Pro access the original stream before the watermark is applied.
Open TikLoad Pro in Safari, paste the TikTok link, and tap Download. When prompted, tap "Downloads" in Safari and save the file to Photos or Files.
TikTok Live streams cannot be downloaded in real time. Once a live ends, the replay (if the creator saves it) can be downloaded like a regular video.