How to download a TikTok video with TTDWN
Copy one public TikTok post link, compare the available video and audio options, and save the file you need without installing an app.
Copy the individual video
Open the post itself before copying. A profile can contain hundreds of videos, and a sound page can collect posts by different creators. The downloader needs the link to the particular clip you want to keep.
Use TikTok’s share menu to copy the link, or copy the post address from your browser. Paste only that address into TTDWN. There is no need to include a caption, hashtag or message around it.
Choose a file after the link check
The video downloader checks the source first. When options appear, choose the file that fits your task. Standard video keeps the picture and sound together. A separate HD option depends on availability; audio is for listening without the picture.
Use the explicit download button for your chosen option and wait while that file is prepared. Do not close the tab just because the source check has finished. File preparation and the browser’s save operation happen after that check.
- Copy a public video link you are allowed to download.
- Open the video downloader, paste the link and select Download.
- Choose an available video option and wait for the save operation.
- Open the completed file from your browser’s downloads list.
Check the result before moving it
Play a few seconds near the start and end. Confirm that it is the right post and that the sound is present. If a file looks softer than the TikTok player, compare the same scene at the same size before deciding that the download lost detail.
Use the HD guide if you need to compare source quality. For file compatibility, the MP4 guide covers the difference between a container and the media inside it.
Choose another tool for a different post type
A photo carousel belongs in the photo downloader. An active public video Story belongs in the Story downloader. A profile address is useful for the profile-picture tool, but it does not select a video.
Private posts, deleted sources and unavailable files may fail. If the public post still opens and no result appears, use the troubleshooting checklist before retrying.
What we checked
These checks use generated local media and the same file-processing code as TTDWN. The upstream extractor is replaced with a local fixture; this is not a test of live TikTok availability or a physical phone.
| File | Size in bytes | Duration in seconds | Dimensions | Frames per second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generated source MP4 | 253685 | 3 | 320 × 568 | 30 |
| Saved MP4 | 253685 | 3 | 320 × 568 | 30 |
| Exported MP3 | 13674 | 3.06 | — | — |
The source MP4 and saved MP4 have identical SHA-256 hashes in this check. Saving this available MP4 preserved its bytes, dimensions and frame rate. This does not prove that a TikTok source matches the creator’s original upload or contains an HD version.
The local checks also cover missing or duplicate HD sources, video-audio selection, image order and invalid media files. The test log identifies which behavior uses fixtures and which runs FFmpeg.
File measurements and SHA-256 hashesLocal test log
Reproduce the check from the repository with: npm run evidence:ttdwn
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About this guide
TTDWN maintains this guide. Its update date records a change to this page, not a new test on every device or every TikTok post.
How we maintain guides and report checksSources and further reading
Documentation supports the platform and file-format explanations. Community discussions describe individual experiences and are not proof that a tool works for every post.
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