How to Save a TikTok Video to Your Camera Roll (iPhone & Android)

Want to keep a TikTok forever? Whether it's a recipe you don't want to lose or a hilarious clip of a cat, knowing how to save a TikTok video to your camera roll is a essential skill for 2025.

There are two main ways to do this: the "Standard" way (with watermark) and the "TikSnag" way (without watermark).

Method 1: The Standard Way (Built-in)

TikTok has a built-in save feature for most public videos.

1. Open the video.
2. Long-press on the screen OR tap the Share button.
3. Tap Save video.

The Downside: This adds a large TikTok logo that bounces around the screen. Also, many creators disable this feature, meaning the button won't even appear.

Method 2: The TikSnag Way (Watermark-Free)

If you want a clean video or if the creator has disabled the save button, use TikSnag.com.

1. Tap Share on the TikTok and select Copy link.
2. Go to TikSnag in your browser.
3. Paste the link and tap Snag it.
4. Choose No Watermark and tap Download.

How to move downloads to Camera Roll (iPhone)

On iPhone, your downloads go to the Files app.

1. Open Files > Downloads.
2. Tap the video.
3. Tap Share > Save Video. It will now appear in your Photos app.

How to move downloads to Gallery (Android)

On Android, videos usually appear in your Gallery or Photos app automatically under the "Downloads" album. If not, use a File Manager app to move it from to .

Summary

Saving TikToks to your camera roll is easy. If you want the best quality and no distractions, TikSnag is always the better choice.