TikTok has taken the world by storm by delivering something that no one else had thought about, and for this reason, it has become the most popular app right now. Unfortunately, it makes it hard for you to download the videos you have watched to keep for later.

So, if you have seen a video on TikTok that you would love to get your hands on, and you are not sure how to do that, then we are here to help you. In this review, we give you a step-by-step guide on how you can accomplish this task.

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However, please note that while we are sharing the process of downloading a video, it is wise that you get to understand that all online content is copyrighted material. Read on to learn how to download TikTok videos for free.

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How to Download TikTok Videos

Now, first of all, you need to understand that TikTok videos usually fall under 2 main categories. Videos that are freely available for download, which are classified as public videos. 

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Then, there are videos that are protected by creators; these are private or protected videos that cannot be downloaded through TikTok, and we will show you how to download them by use of a 3rd party tool instead. 

How to Download Free Videos on TikTok

There are two main ways of downloading freely available videos. Both of these methods can be used with iOS as well as Android devices.

First Method

Start by searching your videos of choice. Once the video has started to play, hold your finger over it. TikTok will then present you with 3 different options.

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Tap and save the video, or share the video or pop up with a set of other options. So, depending on your phone and the operating system it has, you will get the option to select where you can save the video.

Most other phones will give you the option to save the video on our device, or you can send it through email. Emailing this video to yourself can be a good option if you are not able to save the video to your phone immediately.

Second Method

Here’s how you can download protected videos. For protected videos, you are not allowed to download through TikTok, and this is due to the fact that the creators have disabled the download features on the videos.

Now, what you need to do is to find an alternative way of downloading them, and it includes the following process. If you are using an Android smartphone, then go to Google Play and search for “Video Downloader for TikTok”.

There are very many options available when you type those words, so, choose the app that you feel is most comfortable for you and then download and install it in your phone.

The next step will be to search for the video you wish to download and then once you have found it on TikTok, click on the Share Icon.

Final Steps

Discover How to Download TikTok Videos for Free

There are also a few options available for this, and you should scroll from the right side to the left until you find the link button then tap on it in order to copy the link.

The next step will be to paste this link onto the TikTok Downloader app you downloaded and then tap on the “Download Button”. This app will go ahead and download the video and then you can save it on your phone.

Conclusion

With these options and tips, you will be well on your way to downloading TikTok videos that you have liked on the platform. Make sure to follow the correct procedures, so you do not end up in breach of copyright laws.