Does your neck hurt? Maybe you slept funny. Or maybe it was three hours in a row that you spent hunching over a tiny screen and watching silly little videos. We don’t judge. We won’t even tell you to “get out” or “drink a glass of water”. But to save you some pain and physiotherapy, may we suggest: TikTok on desktop.
TikTok is best known as a mobile app, but the desktop version of the platform includes many of the same features on a larger screen (and significantly less neck pain).
Here’s everything you need to know about TikTok on desktop.
Can you use TikTok on desktop?
Short answer: yes, you can use TikTok on desktop.
The desktop version of TikTok works similarly to the mobile version, but since desktops have more real estate to work with, you can see more of TikTok’s features on a single screen.
After opening the TikTok mobile app, users are taken directly to their For You Page and can use the buttons to like, comment and share TikTok or navigate to other parts of the app (Search, Discover, Profile, Inbox). You can also switch to “Following” view to see a stream of content only from followed accounts and finally + Press the button to start recording TikTok.
From tiktok.com, desktop users have access to all of the same features (EXCEPT the ability to save a TikTok directly within the site). The desktop version replaces this “Save” button with a “Load” button; it’s the cloud-like icon in the upper-right corner of the screenshot above.
TikTok for desktop’s left menu also suggests accounts to follow, shows accounts you’re already following, and displays trending hashtags and voices.
Also worth considering is the “Messages” tab; On mobile devices all notifications and direct messages are accessed via the Inbox, but on desktop DMs are separated into their own tabs.
How to download TikTok videos on PC or Mac
Starting March 2021, you cannot directly download videos from TikTok’s desktop site to your PC or Mac. A simple workaround is to download the video to your mobile device and then email it to yourself.
To download a TikTok to your mobile device, go to the TikTok you want to download, press the “Share” arrow at the bottom right of your screen, then Save Video. After recording the video, you can attach it to an email from your camera roll.
The above is the guaranteed safest way to download a TikTok, but if you don’t have access to a mobile device, another method you can use is to download the video using a third-party website or app. Here are a few resources for doing this:
SaveTT
This is a browser website compatible with Mac and PC computers (read: no app download required). To download a TikTok using this site, navigate to the video you want to download, copy and paste the link into the search bar on SaveTT.cc, then click “Search”. From there you can save and download TikTok as MP3 or MP4, save it to your Dropbox or get a QR code for it.
Crazy Clips
Qoob Clips is a downloadable application and the startup service is free and works for both Mac and PCs. Once you have the app, you can download TikTok by entering the username of the account you want to download the video you want to download. Qoob will be downloaded automatically all videos So make sure you choose a timeframe before you start the download (if you don’t want thousands of TikTok to consume your computer’s memory space).
How to upload and publish video to TikTok on desktop
Downloading TikTok to your desktop can be a bit complicated, but installing it is very easy.
To install a TikTok from your desktop Upload video Press the button in the upper right corner of your screen. It is shaped like a cloud with an “up” arrow inside.
From there, you can select your video from your computer or drag and drop a file to upload it. Then add your title, hashtags, privacy settings and all that good stuff.
When you’re ready, just to mail button at the bottom of the editor and your video will be published in your account.
How to search TikTok analytics on desktop?
To access your analytics from your desktop, hover over your profile picture in the upper-right corner, and then View Analytics.
From there, you can see all your metrics and use them to shape your strategy. Statistics includes Overview analytics (performance over a date range), Content analytics (metrics for specific posts), Followers analytics (information about your followers), and Live analytics (stats for the live videos you post).
Check out our complete guide to TikTok analytics for details.
How can I see saved videos in TikTok on desktop?
Sorry guys: as of March 2022, there is no way to easily view your saved photos on desktop via TikTok. Check this area for updates and browse your favorite content stored on your phone for now.
How to manage TikTok notifications on desktop
Since TikTok for desktop has a larger screen (most of the time – isn’t it crazy that mobile tech got off to such a big start, really shrinking and now growing again?), you can see more features at once, and this is especially helpful for notifications.
It’s easy to filter notifications by type on your desktop. Just go to the top right and click Inbox icon just to the left of your profile picture.
From here you can easily filter your likes, comments, mentions and followers. Just click on the type of notification you want to see and you’re ready.
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