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How to save TikTok videos to your Android gallery

On Android, a downloaded TikTok should appear in your gallery on its own. When it does not, it is almost always one of four settings.

Updated November 2, 2026 · 5 min read · By the SLMtik team

How to save TikTok videos to your Android gallery – illustration

Quick answer: Paste the TikTok link into SLMtik in Chrome, tap Download, then open Gallery or Google Photos and look in the Download album.

Download in your browser

  1. In TikTok, tap Share → Copy link.
  2. Open Chrome, Samsung Internet or Firefox and go to slmtik.com.
  3. Tap Paste, then Download, and pick the quality.
  4. Wait for the "Download complete" message at the bottom.

Where to find it

  • Samsung Gallery: Albums → Download.
  • Google Photos: Library → Photos on device → Download. Turn on backup for that folder if you want it in the cloud too.
  • Files by Google or My Files: Downloads.
  • Chrome: three dots → Downloads lists everything you saved.

Saved, but not in the gallery?

  1. Gallery has not refreshed. Close it fully from recent apps and reopen. Restarting the phone also forces a rescan.
  2. The download folder is hidden. In Samsung Gallery, tap the three lines → Settings → Albums to show and turn on Download.
  3. The file saved as .bin or with no extension. Rename it to end in .mp4 in My Files. This happens on some older browsers.
  4. A different browser download folder. Firefox and Opera can use their own folders. Check the browser's settings for "Download location".

Move it to the Camera folder

Some apps only list videos from the camera folder. In My Files, long-press the video, tap Move, and choose DCIM → Camera.

Storage space

A one-minute 1080p TikTok is usually 10 to 25 MB. If downloads fail halfway, check Settings → Storage. Choose 720p when you are short on space; on a phone screen it looks almost the same.

No APK needed

You never need to install an APK to download TikToks. Downloader APKs from outside the Play Store are a common way to spread malware. The browser does everything an app would.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does my video show in Files but not in Gallery?

Gallery has not rescanned yet, or the Download album is hidden. Restart Gallery or turn the album on in its settings.

Can I save TikToks directly to an SD card?

Yes. Set your browser's download location to the SD card, or move the file afterwards in My Files.

Is Samsung Internet better than Chrome?

Both work the same. Use whichever browser you already have.

Do I need to log in to TikTok?

No. Public video links work without an account.

Ready? Paste your link and save it.

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