What is generally allowed
- Saving a public TikTok to your own device for offline viewing
- Saving your own TikTok videos as a backup
- Educational or commentary use that qualifies as fair use / fair dealing in your country
What you should not do
- Repost someone else's video without credit and permission
- Use a downloaded video commercially without a license
- Try to download private, age-gated or region-locked content
SnapTok's position
SnapTok only works on public TikTok content and does not store the videos you download. You are responsible for how you use the file. When in doubt, ask the creator before reposting.
FAQ
Is it legal to download TikTok videos?+
Yes — in most countries it is legal to download a publicly posted TikTok video for personal, non-commercial use. Re-uploading or commercial reuse requires the original creator's permission and may breach TikTok's Terms of Service or copyright law.
Is it legal to repost TikTok videos to Instagram?+
Only with the original creator's permission. Reposting someone else's video without credit or consent can violate copyright and platform rules.
Does TikTok know if I download a video?+
No. SnapTok fetches the public TikTok stream without signing in to your TikTok account. TikTok cannot identify the downloader from a third-party tool.
Is downloading age-restricted TikTok videos legal?+
Age-restricted, region-locked and private content cannot be downloaded through SnapTok, and trying to bypass those restrictions may violate the law in your country.