If you’ve made a TikTok and would like to keep it private, this guide is for you. In this post, we’ll explore easy ways to download TikTok videos without making them public.
Why You Should Download a TikTok Video
There are several good reasons to download TikTok videos. Sometimes, you might see important content, such as graphic footage or private information, that could be removed soon. Downloading these videos means you’ll have a copy even if they disappear from TikTok. On a personal note, there might be videos you create that you want to keep for yourself, rather than sharing them with everyone online. Downloading your videos gives you control over what you store and what you share.
How to Download a TikTok Video Without Posting it Publicly
There are several ways to download a TikTok video without posting it. We’ve listed all the methods below so you can choose whichever works best for you.
1. Save TikTok Video to Drafts
If you simply want to save the video for yourself, adding it to your drafts is the easiest option. Here’s how to save a TikTok video to drafts:
2. Post a Private TikTok Video, then Save to Device
Another way to download your TikTok video without anyone seeing it is to post it privately and then use TikTok’s Save to Device feature. Here’s how you can do it:
⤷ Deleting the Video
Once you’ve saved the video to your device, you may want to delete the private video from TikTok.
3. Screen Record Your TikTok Video
Screen recording is a great way to save your TikTok video just for yourself, without ever uploading it. This method is perfect if you want to keep your videos private or if you think content might be removed later.
⤷ How to Screen Record Your TikTok Video on iPhone:
⤷ How to Screen Record Your TikTok Video on Android:
4. Save TikTok Videos Publicly, Download, and Delete
In some cases, you can post a TikTok video publicly, quickly download it, and then remove it from your profile. While this does make the video temporarily visible, it’s a straightforward way to save a TikTok video. Here’s how: If you want to save the video without the TikTok watermark, follow these extra steps: After downloading the video, make sure you delete it from TikTok. Go back to your profile, tap on your video, click the three dots, choose Delete, and confirm your decision.
