tiktok downloader

TikTok Video Downloader

Save a public TikTok to your phone or computer without installing an app. Paste the video link, choose MP4 or MP3, and VidYonk prepares the file in your browser. Short links from the TikTok app work as well as the full @username/video URLs.

Works withFacebookInstagramTikTok
Paste a public video or Reel to see a preview and download options.

Supported links

These URL shapes match what VidYonk accepts for TikTok. Profiles, playlists and private posts are rejected.

  • tiktok.com/@user/video/…

    The usual share URL from a public TikTok. This is the most reliable shape.

  • vm.tiktok.com/…

    App short links. VidYonk follows the redirect to the public video.

  • vt.tiktok.com/…

    Another short-link host TikTok uses in some regions. Public videos still work.

  • tiktok.com/t/…

    Compact web share links. They must point at a single public video.

How it works

How to download from TikTok

  1. 1

    Copy the TikTok link

    Open the TikTok, tap Share, then Copy link. Profiles, sounds, live rooms and hashtag pages will not work.

  2. 2

    Analyse the video

    Paste the URL above and press Analyse. You should see the title, creator and the qualities TikTok actually published.

  3. 3

    Save MP4 or MP3

    Pick a video quality or switch to audio if you only need the sound. The file downloads to your device, then we delete the server copy.

Which TikTok formats and qualities you get

VidYonk asks TikTok for the public file and lists the heights that come back — often 540p, 720p or 1080p. We do not invent a 4K option. If a quality is missing, TikTok never published it for that clip.

Video is saved as MP4. Audio is saved as MP3 when you choose that option. Some TikToks are encoded as HEVC; others are H.264. Your player must support the codec that arrives. We do not re-encode every file just to change the codec, because that would slow the download on this server.

Watermarks stay if the source file includes them. VidYonk does not promise a watermark-free TikTok. If you need a clean export, use TikTok’s own tools where the creator allows it.

Very large files are streamed to your browser instead of sitting as a full copy on disk. There is still a practical size ceiling so one download cannot fill the server.

Why a TikTok link might fail

Private accounts, friends-only posts and login walls are rejected. If you cannot open the TikTok in a private browser window without signing in, VidYonk cannot fetch it either.

Live streams are not videos on disk yet, so they cannot be saved. Wait until the live ends and the creator posts a replay as a normal video.

Sound pages, effects, places, following feeds and profile URLs are not single videos. Copy the specific video link instead of the creator’s homepage.

A deleted or region-locked TikTok will fail even if the URL looks right. Try another public video to confirm the downloader itself is working, then check whether the original clip still plays on TikTok.

Is it safe and private?

You do not create an account. The only thing we need is the public URL you paste. Temporary files exist long enough to finish your download, then they are deleted. Closing the tab cancels an unfinished job.

This is a website, not a browser extension and not a desktop installer. You do not grant TikTok login access to VidYonk. We also do not claim to be TikTok, and we do not use TikTok’s logo.

FAQ

TikTok Video Downloader FAQ

Can I download TikTok videos without the watermark?

Only if TikTok’s public file already has no watermark. VidYonk saves what the platform serves. We do not advertise a no-watermark mode.

Do vm.tiktok.com short links work?

Yes, when they point at a public video. Paste the short link as it is; you do not need to expand it first.

Can I save just the audio from a TikTok?

Yes. After the preview loads, choose Audio (MP3). This uses the sound from that video. It is not a music-store download of the original track.

Why does a slideshow or photo TikTok fail?

VidYonk is built for video files. Photo carousels and some slideshow posts do not expose a downloadable video, so they are rejected.

Does this work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It runs in the browser. On iPhone, Safari may ask where to save the file. You do not need a separate app.

Can I download someone else’s private TikTok?

No. Private, restricted and login-only posts are blocked on purpose.

Download from other platforms

Only download videos you own or have permission to use. Respect creators’ rights and each platform’s terms.