U The Supreme Court upheld the ban on TikTok. Before the app goes dark on Sunday, you’re probably wondering how to back up the tens, hundreds or even thousands of videos you might have on the platform.
If you want to save your favorite videos or videos that you have published yourself, here is how to do it. And we have collected some of them Alternatives to TikTok in case you start to panic.
How to download individual TikTok content
If you want to save some of your favorite TikTok videos or photos on your device, it’s quite simple.
To download a video on an iOS or Android device, go to your TikTok profile page, select the video you want, and tap the Share button on the right side of the screen. Then, choose “Save Video”. You can download photos in the same way.
However, be aware that creators can control whether others can download their content. This means that some videos from your Likes, Reposts, or Bookmark tabs may not have a download option available.
If you have several videos to download, this process can be time-consuming, as you will need to repeat these steps for each one. There are many third-party apps available that allow bulk downloads, but their reliability can vary, so proceed with caution.
How to get your TikTok data
You can also request a copy of your TikTok data, which may include your username, viewing history, comment logs, and privacy settings. However, TikTok warns that not all data can be made available for download, “especially if it impacts the privacy of others”, the company writes on its support page.
To request your TikTok information, navigate to your profile, tap the Menu button at the top to access Settings, and go to Account. Choose “Download your data” to select which data you want to include in your downloadable file and choose a file format: TXT or JSON. Finally, tap “Request data”.
Once you submit your request, TikTok compiles a data file that you can download from the app. Keep in mind that it may take a few days to prepare the file, but TikTok will notify you when it is ready for download. Given the potential ban coming this Sunday, we advise you to do this as soon as possible.
When your file is ready, download it in the app. It will be available for up to four days.
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2025-01-17 23:12:00
