Quick answer
How do I download TikTok videos on iPhone?
The quickest way to save TikTok videos on iPhone — copy the link, paste it here, done.
- Copy the TikTok link (Share → Copy link).
- Tap Download, choose MP4 and the quality you want (720p or 1080p suits most phones).
- When Safari asks, tap Download.
- Tap that arrow icon and then the file, or open the Files app and go to Downloads.
TikTok → iPhone: what you need to know
TikTok doesn't give you a simple “save to device” button for most videos, but you don't need an extra app on your iPhone. SaveVidr runs in Safari: you copy the TikTok link, paste it on this page and choose MP4 or MP3.
Below are the exact taps for the TikTok app, then the iPhone steps for finding and keeping the file.
TikTok's own “Save video” button adds a watermark and is sometimes switched off by the creator. SaveVidr saves the video file TikTok serves for playback, so you get a clean copy when that version is available.
Step 1
How to copy a TikTok link
Every download starts with the link. Here's where to find it.
In the TikTok app
- Open the video in the TikTok app.
- Tap the Share arrow on the right side of the screen.
- Tap Copy link in the bottom row.
On a computer
- Open the video on tiktok.com.
- Copy the address from the browser bar, or click the Share arrow → Copy link.
Step 2
Save it to your iPhone
Safari saves downloads to the Files app in the Downloads folder (in iCloud Drive or On My iPhone, depending on your Safari settings).
Open savevidr.com in Safari and paste the video link into the box.
Tap Download, choose MP4 and the quality you want (720p or 1080p suits most phones).
When Safari asks, tap Download. A blue arrow icon appears in the address bar while it saves.
Tap that arrow icon and then the file, or open the Files app and go to Downloads.
Tap the Share button and choose Save Video to copy it into the Photos app.
Pro tips
- In the TikTok app tap the arrow (Share) → Copy link; short vm.tiktok.com links work too.
- Photo slideshows aren't videos and may not download.
- Move the file to Photos from Files → Downloads → Share → Save Video.
What can't be downloaded
- Videos from private accounts or set to Friends only can't be downloaded.
- Photo posts (slideshows) are images, not video, and may not download.
- Live streams can't be saved while they are happening.
- Some videos are blocked in certain countries and may fail because of that.
Faster next time
Add SaveVidr to your iPhone
Add SaveVidr to your home screen so it opens like a native app — no app store needed.
Open savevidr.com in Safari.
Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing up).
Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
Tap Add; SaveVidr now opens from its own icon like an app.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I download TikTok videos on iPhone without an app?
Yes. SaveVidr works in Safari on iPhone — nothing to install.
Will the TikTok video have a watermark on iPhone?
Usually not — SaveVidr saves the playback file TikTok serves, which normally has no watermark overlay. If only a watermarked version exists, that's the one you get.
Other devices
TikTok on other devices
iPhone