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How to download TikTok videos on PC and Mac

Tiktokdow · Updated 2026-10-27 · 3 min read

Quick answer

Open the video on tiktok.com, copy the address from your browser bar, paste it into Tiktokdow, click Download HD, and the MP4 saves to your Downloads folder.

Open the downloader

On a computer you don't need the TikTok app at all. Copy the video's address from tiktok.com and paste it into Tiktokdow.

Step by step

  1. Open the video on tiktok.com. Click it so it plays on its own page.
  2. Copy the link. Click the address bar and copy (Ctrl + C on Windows, ⌘ + C on Mac), or click Share › Copy link.
  3. Paste it into Tiktokdow and click Download.
  4. Click Download HD. The MP4 is saved to your Downloads folder.

Tips for creators and editors

  • Use HD for editing. It's the highest quality TikTok has for that video, often 1080p.
  • Rename as you go. Files are named after the creator and video ID, so you can always trace the source.
  • Need the audio for an edit? Download the MP3 separately.
  • Reposting your own content? See How to repost TikToks to Reels and Shorts.

Changing where files are saved

  • Chrome / Edge: Settings › Downloads › Location.
  • Safari (Mac): Settings › General › File download location.
  • Firefox: Settings › General › Downloads.

If something goes wrong

If you get "That doesn't look like a TikTok link", make sure you copied the video's own page — not the For You feed or a profile. For other issues, see Why can't I download a TikTok video?

FAQ

Which browsers work?

Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, Brave and Opera — any modern browser.

Where do the files go?

To your browser's download folder — usually Downloads on Windows and Mac.

Can I edit the video afterwards?

Yes. It's a standard MP4 that works in CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, iMovie, DaVinci Resolve and more.

Do I need a TikTok account?

No. You only need the link of a public video.

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