TikTok · Guide

How to download a TikTok video

TL;DR

To download a TikTok video, sign up for a free Captapi key, then send one GET request to /v1/tiktok/video-download with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for 3 credits per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Get a direct, watermark-free download URL for any public TikTok video.

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How to download a TikTok video (step by step)

1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
2
Call the TikTok Video Download API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/tiktok/video-download with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Results are cached for 24 hours, so repeat calls are free.

Code example

curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/tiktok/video-download?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40username%2Fvideo%2F7311234567890123456" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."

What the response looks like

{
  "success": true,
  "cached": false,
  "creditsUsed": 3,
  "data": {
    "platform": "tiktok",
    "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@khaby.lame/video/7646812028874673439",
    "downloadUrl": null,
    "noWatermarkUrl": null,
    "duration": 29
  }
}

Request parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Public TikTok video URL, e.g. https://tiktok.com/@user/video/ID.

Frequently asked questions

What does the TikTok Video Download API do?

The TikTok Video Download API lets you get a direct, no-watermark download URL from a public TikTok video using one GET request to /v1/tiktok/video-download. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or scraping setup required.

How many credits does the TikTok Video Download API cost?

Each successful call costs 3 credits. Responses are cached for 24 hours, and cached results cost 0 credits. Failed or empty results are never charged.

Do I need a TikTok API key or OAuth?

No. A single Captapi key works across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.

Are the downloads watermark-free?

Yes — the TikTok Video Download API returns a direct, watermark-free media URL where the platform allows it, along with available quality variants.

Is the TikTok Video Download API suitable for production use?

Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON, automatic retries, and a shared 24-hour cache. Use it for RAG pipelines, analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

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