How to Download TikTok Videos on PC

Downloading TikTok videos on a Windows PC is straightforward. This guide covers the exact steps using any modern browser — no software installation required.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Step-by-step: download TikTok videos on Windows

1. Open tiktok.com in your browser and find the video you want.
2. Copy the URL from the address bar, or click Share and copy the link.
3. Paste the link into the TikItDown field above and click Download.
4. Right-click the download link and select Save link as... to choose where the file goes, or simply click the link to start the download.

The video saves to your Downloads folder. The whole process takes about ten seconds.

Finding the downloaded video

• Chrome — a download bar appears at the bottom of the window. Click the arrow and select Show in folder. Or press Ctrl+J to see your download history.
• Edge — downloads appear in a flyout at the top right. Click the folder icon to open the file location.
• Firefox — a downloads button appears in the toolbar. Click it and select the folder icon next to the file.
• Brave — same as Chrome. A download bar at the bottom with a folder icon.

Changing the download location

1. Open your browser's settings.
2. Search for Downloads.
3. Change the default download location to your preferred folder — Desktop, Documents, or any custom path.

You can also right-click any download link and choose Save link as to pick a location each time.

Keyboard shortcuts for faster downloads

• Ctrl+J — opens download history in Chrome, Edge, and Brave.
• Ctrl+Shift+Y — opens download history in Firefox.
• Ctrl+L — jumps to the address bar so you can paste a new TikTok link quickly.

Working with downloaded videos on PC

Once you have the video file on your PC, you can:

• Play it in VLC, Windows Media Player, or any video player.
• Edit it in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or any editor.
• Move it to a USB drive or external storage.
• Share it in messaging apps, email, or social media.

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