Keeping a TikTok video on your device is handy: you can watch it offline, drop it into a presentation, edit it or send it to someone who doesn't use TikTok. The catch is that TikTok's own Save video option isn't available on every video, and it never tells you what quality or format you're getting.
With Velotu you download the video file as the author uploaded it, in MP4 with audio and in the best quality TikTok has available. It takes a few seconds, works in your browser and doesn't require an app or a TikTok account.
Step by step
- Open TikTok and find the video you want to save.
- Tap the Share button (the arrow on the right side) and choose Copy link.
- Go to velotu.com/en/tiktok in the browser on your phone or computer.
- Paste the link into the box and tap Download.
- Pick a quality. The video downloads as an MP4 file with its original audio.
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Why the video comes out in HD and plays everywhere
TikTok stores each video in one or more versions. Velotu lists every version that's available, with its resolution and approximate file size, so you can choose. The top option is the best quality TikTok has for that video, usually 576×1024 or 1080×1920.
Velotu also prefers H.264 whenever TikTok offers more than one version. Some copies come in H.265, a format that certain players and video editors don't handle well; H.264 plays on virtually any phone, computer, TV or editing app.
Where is the video saved?
- Android: in your Downloads folder. Most gallery apps also show it in a Downloads album.
- iPhone: Safari saves it to the Files app → Downloads. Open the video, tap Share and choose Save Video to move it to Photos. We walk through it in detail in how to download TikTok videos on iPhone.
- Computer: in your Downloads folder, like any other file.
Common problems
- "Couldn't get the video": make sure the video is public. Videos from private accounts or videos that were deleted can't be downloaded.
- The link doesn't work: copy the link from the Share button, not from the address bar of a browser opened inside another app. Short links (vm.tiktok.com or vt.tiktok.com) work just fine.
- The video looks small or blurry: quality depends on how the author uploaded it. Velotu always offers you the best version available.
Download TikTok videos on a computer
- Open the video on tiktok.com and copy the URL from the address bar (or use Share → Copy link).
- Go to velotu.com/en/tiktok in another tab.
- Paste the link with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on a Mac) and click Download.
- The video is saved to your Downloads folder, ready to open or import into your editor.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it cost anything? No. Velotu is free and doesn't require signing up. It's supported by ads.
- Is there a limit on how many videos I can download? You can download as many as you need; just avoid hundreds of downloads in a row, because the system may slow down excessive use to protect the service.
- Does the video include sound? Yes, the video comes with its original audio.
- What quality will I get? The best one TikTok has for that video, usually 576×1024 or 1080×1920.
- Do I need a TikTok account? No. All you need is the link to a public video.
Tip: Before reposting a video that isn't yours, ask the creator for permission and give them credit. Downloading a video to watch offline is fine; reusing it without permission may infringe on their rights.