Guide

How to download TikTok videos

Copy a public TikTok video URL, paste it into GrablyMedia, and click Analyze. Downloads are only possible when TikTok exposes a direct media source in public metadata — results vary by post.

Updated 2026-08-29

Quick tool

Ready to try it? Use the TikTok Downloader or the main downloader.

What GrablyMedia can do for TikTok

TikTok frequently changes how public pages expose media. GrablyMedia uses public page metadata to find downloadable sources when they exist. We do not bypass login walls or private accounts.

Watermark-free downloads are only available when TikTok’s exposed source itself is watermark-free. We list what the backend actually finds — we do not invent formats.

Copy the video URL

In the TikTok app, tap Share → Copy link. On desktop, copy the URL from the address bar. Short vm.tiktok.com links are accepted.

Analyze on GrablyMedia

Paste the link into the TikTok downloader page or homepage tool. Click Analyze and wait for format rows to appear. If TikTok blocks metadata access, you will see a clear error instead of a fake download button.

Download tips

Choose the highest resolution listed when multiple formats appear. If only one format is returned, that is what TikTok exposed for that URL.

  • Public videos only — private or friends-only posts will not work.
  • Regional restrictions may prevent analysis from some locations.
  • For best results, use the full tiktok.com URL when possible.
FAQ

Common questions

FAQ for how to download tiktok videos.

Does GrablyMedia remove TikTok watermarks?

Only if the source URL TikTok exposes is already without a watermark. We do not alter files on our side unless a converted format is explicitly listed.

Why do some TikTok links fail?

TikTok may not include a direct video URL in public HTML for that post, or the video may be private or removed.