The 3-step method
- 1
List the videos to archive
Open your profile (or someone else's) and copy each video link, or paste the profile URL into a bulk tool.
- 2
Download with SnapTok
Use snaptok.org for single videos or snaptok.org/bulk-video-downloader for whole profiles. All files come back as clean HD MP4.
- 3
Store the files safely
Save to an external drive, iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox. Add captions or notes so you can find them later.
Recommended folder structure
- /TikTok-Archive/@username/YYYY-MM-DD-caption.mp4
- /TikTok-Archive/@username/audio/ (MP3 extracts)
- /TikTok-Archive/INDEX.csv (link, date, caption)
Don't rely on TikTok's own download
The in-app Save Video adds a watermark, re-encodes the file, and skips audio in some regions. Use SnapTok for clean source MP4s instead.
FAQ
Why archive TikTok videos?+
Accounts get banned, videos get removed, and TikTok itself has been threatened with bans in multiple countries. Archives protect your content.
Can I archive someone else's videos?+
Yes for personal use. Do not reupload without the creator's permission.
Does archiving save the metadata too?+
SnapTok saves the MP4 and audio. Captions and comments require manual export — open the post and copy them.
How much storage do I need?+
Most TikToks are 5-15 MB. 100 videos ≈ 1 GB; 1,000 videos ≈ 10 GB.