How to Download TikTok Videos on Mac

Downloading TikTok videos on a Mac is simple with the right method. This guide covers the exact steps using Safari or Chrome on macOS.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Step-by-step: download TikTok videos on Mac

Open tiktok.com in Safari or Chrome and find the video you want.
Copy the URL from the address bar, or click Share and copy the link.
Paste the link into the TikItDown field above and click Download.
Click the download link. The video saves to your Downloads folder.

The whole process takes about ten seconds. No software installation required.

Safari vs. Chrome on Mac

Safari

Downloads appear in the downloads button in the toolbar (a circle with a downward arrow).
Click the magnifying glass icon next to the file to reveal it in Finder.
Safari saves to ~/Downloads by default.

Chrome

A download bar appears at the bottom of the window.
Click Show in folder to open Finder at the file location.
Press Command+J to see your download history.

Both browsers handle downloads identically in terms of quality and speed. Use whichever you already have open.

Finding downloaded videos in Finder

Open Finder.
Click Downloads in the sidebar (or press Command+Option+L).
Your video file is listed with the most recent at the top.

You can also use Spotlight (Command+Space) and type part of the filename to find it instantly.

Changing the download location

Safari - Preferences - General - File download location.
Chrome - Settings - Downloads - Location.

You can set it to Desktop, Documents, or any custom folder.

Moving the video to other devices

AirDrop - right-click the file - Share - AirDrop - select your iPhone or another Mac.
iCloud - move the file to iCloud Drive and it syncs to all your Apple devices.
USB - drag the file to an external drive connected to your Mac.

FAQ

Should I use Safari or Chrome on Mac?+

Both work well. Safari is the default on macOS and handles downloads natively. Chrome shows a download bar at the bottom of the window. Use whichever you prefer.

Where do downloads go on Mac?+

Downloads go to your Downloads folder by default. Open Finder and click Downloads in the sidebar, or press Command+Option+L to open the Downloads folder directly.

Can I change the download location on Mac?+

Yes. In Safari, go to Preferences and then General and change the download location. In Chrome, go to Settings and then Downloads.

Does this work on Apple Silicon Macs?+

Yes. TikItDown is a website that works in any browser on any Mac - M1, M2, M3, M4, or Intel.

Can I download videos using AirDrop after saving?+

Yes. Once the video is in your Downloads folder, right-click it, select Share and then AirDrop, and send it to your iPhone or another Mac.

Ready to download? Paste a TikTok link into TikItDown from your Mac browser and save the video in seconds. For more Mac tips, see our TikTok downloader for Mac or our TikTok downloader for Safari.