Your saved videos are in the Favorites tab on your profile

When you save a video on TikTok, it goes to your Favorites section, which is private to you alone. To find your saved videos, open TikTok and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Then tap the bookmark icon (it looks like a ribbon) next to the heart icon at the top of your profile. This takes you directly to all videos you have saved.

The Favorites tab shows videos in the order you saved them, with the most recent at the top. You can scroll through to find any video you bookmarked, even if the original creator deleted it from their account — TikTok keeps a copy in your Favorites as long as you have the app.

Key Takeaways

  • Saved videos appear in your Favorites tab, which you reach by tapping your profile icon and then the bookmark icon.
  • Only you can see your Favorites — they are completely private and do not show on your public profile.
  • Videos stay in your Favorites even if the creator removes them from TikTok.
  • You can unsave a video by opening it and tapping the bookmark icon again to toggle it off.

How to save a video while you are watching

To save a video as you scroll through your For You Page or someone's profile, tap the bookmark icon on the right side of the video. The icon will fill in with color to show the video is now saved. You do not need to pause or open the video first — you can save it while it is playing.

If you want to save a video from someone's profile directly, open their account, find the video, and tap the bookmark icon in the same spot. The save happens instantly, and you can continue scrolling without any interruption.

Organizing your Favorites with collections

TikTok lets you sort your saved videos into separate collections so you do not have to scroll through hundreds of bookmarks to find what you want. When you tap the bookmark icon on a video, a menu appears asking whether you want to save it to your main Favorites or create a new collection. You can name the collection anything — "Recipes," "Funny," "Fashion Ideas," or whatever makes sense to you.

To add a video to an existing collection, tap the bookmark icon, then tap the collection name from the list that appears. You can move videos between collections later by opening the video, tapping the bookmark icon, and selecting a different collection. Each collection stays private, just like your main Favorites.

Searching through your saved videos

If you have saved many videos, the search feature helps you find specific ones without scrolling endlessly. In your Favorites tab, look for a search icon (usually a magnifying glass) at the top of the screen. Tap it and type keywords related to the video you are looking for — the creator's name, a song title, or any text you remember from the video.

The search only works within your own saved videos, not across all of TikTok. Results appear as you type, so you can narrow down your list quickly. If you organized videos into collections, you can search within a single collection by opening it first, then using the search feature.

What happens if a creator deletes their video

When you save a video, TikTok stores a copy in your Favorites that remains even after the original creator removes it from their account. You can still watch the saved version, but you will not be able to share it, comment on it, or see the creator's profile from that saved copy. The video will appear in your Favorites with a note that the original has been deleted.

If the creator's entire account is deleted, the saved video may eventually disappear from your Favorites as well, though this can take some time. Reposted videos (when another creator shares someone else's content) are treated as separate videos, so saving a repost does not affect your access to the original.

Removing videos from your Favorites

To unsave a video, open it and tap the bookmark icon again. The icon will empty out, showing the video is no longer saved. You can also unsave videos directly from your Favorites tab by swiping left on the video (on most phones) or tapping the three-dot menu and selecting "Remove from Favorites."

Unsaving a video does not notify the creator, and it does not affect your watch history or recommendations. If you unsave a video by mistake, you can save it again at any time — there is no limit to how many times you can save and unsave the same video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can other people see my saved videos?

No. Your Favorites tab is completely private. Other users cannot see which videos you have saved, even if they visit your profile. Only you can access your Favorites and any collections you create.

What is the difference between saving and liking a video?

Liking a video (tapping the heart icon) is public and shows on your profile under your Likes tab. Saving a video (tapping the bookmark icon) is private and only appears in your Favorites. You can like and save the same video, and they work independently of each other.

Can I download my saved videos?

TikTok does not have a built-in feature to download videos directly from your Favorites. However, you can take a screenshot or screen recording of a video while watching it. Some third-party apps claim to download TikTok videos, but using them may violate TikTok's terms of service.

How many videos can I save?

TikTok does not publicly state a limit on the number of videos you can save. Most users can save thousands of videos without running into restrictions. If you reach a limit, TikTok will notify you, though this is rare.

Do my saved videos sync across devices?

Yes. If you are signed into the same TikTok account on multiple devices, your Favorites and collections appear on all of them. Changes you make on one device (saving, unsaving, or organizing into collections) show up immediately on your other devices.