Hey there! Have you come across some hilarious, inspiring, or creative TikTok videos that you want to save forever? As TikTok continues its incredible growth, saving videos for later is becoming more and more popular.
In this guide, I‘ll walk you through exactly how to download TikTok videos to your camera roll in just a few easy steps. With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon and viral video goldmine.
Trust me, you‘ll want to save some of this amazing content to look back on later! I‘ll share tips on:
- Using TikTok‘s built-in saving tools
- Downloading your own and other‘s videos
- Saving private videos that can‘t be downloaded
- Safely getting TikToks on your computer
- And more valuable advice
Let‘s get started!
Contents
A Quick Intro to TikTok
For those new to TikTok, it‘s a social media app that allows users to create and share short vertical videos up to 60 seconds long. It launched in 2016 but saw a huge surge in popularity in 2018.
Some key stats on TikTok‘s monumental growth:
- Over 1 billion monthly active users as of September 2021 – up from 55 million in January 2018
- Most downloaded app of 2020 with over 315 million downloads
- Spent 5.4 million hours watching videos in 2021 – up 130% from 2020
- Average user spends 52 minutes per day on TikTok – more than Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat
With so many funny, inspiring, and creative videos being made, being able to save TikToks directly to your camera roll is a very useful feature.
Next, let‘s look at how to download your own videos.
Saving TikToks You Created
If you want to save one of your own TikTok videos to your camera roll, here are the steps:
1. Download the Latest TikTok Version
First things first – head to the App Store or Google Play Store to download the most up-to-date version of TikTok. The developers frequently add and improve features, so getting the latest release ensures you can use all saving options.
2. Go to Your TikTok Profile
Open up TikTok and tap on the profile icon on the bottom right. This will take you to your profile page where all the TikToks you‘ve created are stored.
Below your video, tap on the upward arrow icon to open the share menu.
4. Select "Save Video"
In the share menu, find and tap the "Save video" button. Your TikTok will now download directly to the camera roll.
5. Locate It in Your Photos App
Open your Photos app or gallery and look for the "TikTok" album. This dedicated folder stores all your saved videos for easy access.
And that‘s it! With just a few taps in the TikTok app, you can save your own videos to your camera roll before they get lost in your profile.
Now let‘s look at how to download videos created by others.
Saving Someone Else‘s TikTok
Thanks to TikTok‘s built-in tools, you can also save videos made by other users. Here are the quick steps:
1. Download the Latest TikTok Version
As before, make sure you have the most up-to-date version of TikTok installed on your device.
2. Find the Video You Want to Save
Search or browse through TikTok until you come across a video you want to save. You can also scroll through videos you‘ve liked.
When you find the video, tap the upward share arrow below it.
4. Select "Save Video"
In the share menu, choose the "Save video" option to download it.
5. Check Your Camera Roll
Open your Photos app or gallery and find the video in the "TikTok" folder.
Easy peasy! With just a couple taps, you can save any entertaining, helpful, or memorable videos from across TikTok.
Now what if a video doesn‘t have a download button…
Saving TikToks That Can‘t Be Downloaded
Some creators disable downloading on their videos. But don‘t worry, you can actually save TikToks without a download button using this clever workaround:
1. Find the Video You Want to Save
Search through TikTok and find the video you want to download. When you open the share menu, notice there is no "Save video" option.
Even though you can‘t directly save it, you can still tap the share arrow.
In the share menu, choose "Share as GIF." This converts the video into an animated GIF file that will save.
4. Check Your Camera Roll
Head to your camera roll to find the GIF version saved there. While not the original video, it‘s a handy workaround!
So with this simple GIF conversion trick, you can save TikTok videos that don‘t have a download button enabled. Nice!
Now let‘s look at getting TikTok videos onto your computer.
Saving TikToks on Your Computer
TikTok‘s built-in saving feature only works on mobile devices with the app installed. But there are a couple safe ways to download TikTok videos on a computer:
- Use a USB cable – Save the video on your phone first, then connect your phone to the computer. Transfer the video file over.
- Desktop apps – Some apps allow you to paste in a TikTok link to download the video. But many contain malware – use at your own risk!
The safest option is transferring videos from your phone to PC using a USB cable. Avoid sketchy third-party apps claiming to download videos.
I‘d also advise against using online TikTok download websites. They often try to install viruses or steal personal data.
If you need to upload a saved TikTok from your computer, use a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox to safely transfer between devices.
Comparison to Saving on Other Platforms
Compared to other social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat, TikTok offers excellent built-in tools for saving videos:
- On YouTube, you need third-party apps to download videos. TikTok has straightforward onboard saving.
- Instagram only recently allowed downloading videos. TikTok has always had easy saving capabilities.
- Snapchat videos can only be saved by screenshotting. TikTok lets you download original quality videos.
TikTok stands above the rest for quick and hassle-free video saving. It just takes a couple of taps!
Keep Your Favorites Forever!
As you can see, saving TikTok videos to your camera roll is quick and easy. With over 1 billion monthly users, TikTok is a never-ending source of entertaining, helpful, and creative video content.
Using TikTok‘s own tools, you can download any videos you want to keep and rewatch forever. Saving your own videos prevents losing them if they get deleted later on. And you can create collections of your favorite videos from creators across the platform.
So go forth and start downloading those hilarious cooking fails, motivational workout tips, on-point movie reviews, catchy dance challenges, and any other TikToks you want to save for life! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy TikToking!
