TikTok has exploded in popularity in recent years, becoming one of the most used social media platforms globally. TikTok now has over 1 billion monthly active users, accounting for nearly 15% of the world’s internet users. With its endless stream of short, entertaining videos, it’s no wonder TikTok has amassed such a large audience.
However, not everyone has joined the TikTok craze yet. You may want to share some of the great videos you find on TikTok with friends and family who don’t have an account. While TikTok does not have a built-in way to share videos with non-users, there are several workarounds. This article will overview different methods to get TikToks to people who don’t use the platform.
Saving and Sharing the Video File
If you want to share a TikTok video with someone who doesn’t have the app, the easiest way is to save the video file to your camera roll and then send it to them directly. Here’s how to download a TikTok video on both iPhone and Android:
On iPhone, open the TikTok app and go to the video you want to save. Tap the ‘Share’ icon at the bottom, then tap ‘Save Video’. The video will now be saved to your camera roll. You can then attach and send the MP4 video file via text, email, WhatsApp etc.
On Android, open the TikTok app and go to the video. Tap the three dot menu icon in the bottom right, then select ‘Save video’. The video will be saved to your gallery. You can then attach and send the file to whoever you want.
Once you’ve saved the TikTok video file, you can share it with anyone via text, email, social media or any messaging app, even if they don’t have TikTok installed. Just attach the video file like you would any other photo or video.
Source: https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/how-to-save-a-tiktok-video-to-your-camera-roll-1856504/
Using TikTok’s Share Options
TikTok has built-in sharing options that allow you to easily share videos with others, even if they don’t have the TikTok app. This is the simplest way to share a TikTok video.
To use the share options in the TikTok app:
- Open the TikTok app and find the video you want to share.
- Tap the “Share” button below the video.
- A menu will pop up with various sharing options, including messaging apps like WhatsApp, email, and more. Select the option you want to use.
TikTok’s built-in sharing allows you to share the video directly through the platform of your choice. This means you can send the TikTok video in a text, email, or social media post without the recipient needing to have TikTok installed. It’s a convenient way to share TikToks with friends or family who don’t use the app.
For more details, visit: https://support.tiktok.com/en/using-tiktok/exploring-videos/sharing
Texting the TikTok Link
One easy way to share a TikTok with someone who doesn’t have the app is by texting them the TikTok.com link. When you open a TikTok video in the app, tap the “Share” icon and then “Copy Link.” This copies the direct URL for that video to your clipboard.
Then, simply paste that link in a text message to the other person. When they receive the text, they can tap the link which will open the video directly in their mobile browser (or desktop browser if you texted them the link). This allows them to watch the full video even without having the TikTok app installed. The only limitation is that they won’t be able to scroll or interact with other TikTok content beyond the specific video you shared.
Overall, texting the TikTok.com link gives you a quick and easy way to share videos with friends or contacts who don’t use the platform. As long as they can click on links from your text messages, they’ll be able to view the TikTok you want to send them.
Embedding on Social Media
Another option for sharing TikTok videos with someone who doesn’t have an account is to embed the video on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. TikTok has a share option that generates an embed code or link that can be posted on many sites. When embedded, the video appears in a player that allows it to be viewed directly without needing a TikTok account.
To embed a TikTok video on Twitter, tap the share icon on the video and select “Embed.” This will copy an embed code that you can paste into a new Tweet. The video will then show up in the Tweet as an embedded player. You can also use sites like Twenvy to easily generate an embedded link from a TikTok video to share on Twitter.
For Facebook, choose the “Share to Facebook” option from TikTok, which will allow you to post it as an embedded video that can be viewed directly in the Facebook feed or shared to a Page. Other sites like Reddit also allow direct links to embedded TikTok videos.
The benefit of sharing an embedded TikTok link on social media is that the recipient doesn’t need their own TikTok account to watch the video. The embedded player automatically appears allowing them to view the content.
Using a Third-Party Downloader
One way to share TikTok videos with someone who doesn’t have the app is by using a third-party TikTok downloader website. These sites allow you to enter the URL of a TikTok video and then download the video file without a watermark to your device. Some popular TikTok downloader websites include SaveTT and ssstik.io.
The main benefit of using a TikTok downloader is convenience – you can quickly download videos to share via text, email, social media etc. Downloaders also allow you to save videos without a watermark. However, there are some downsides. Downloading videos from TikTok violates the platform’s Terms of Service. There are also risks around malware being embedded in downloaded files. Additionally, the video quality may be lower than viewing it directly on TikTok.
Overall, third-party downloaders provide an easy way to download and share TikTok videos off the platform. But they come with risks around malware, terms of service violations, and quality. It’s up to each user to weigh the pros and cons of this method.
Screen Recording
One straightforward way to share a TikTok with someone who doesn’t have the app is to simply screen record the video on your device and then send the screen recording file to them directly. Both iOS and Android devices allow you to screen record TikToks.
To screen record a TikTok on an iPhone or iPad [1]:
- Open TikTok and select the video you want to record.
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Control Center.
- Tap the Screen Recording icon (it looks like a circle inside a circle).
- The screen recording will start, so play the TikTok video you want to capture.
- Once finished, tap the red bar at the top of the screen to stop recording.
- The screen recording will be saved to your Photos app where you can find it and send it to whoever you want.
On Android [2]:
- Open the TikTok app and start the video you want to record.
- Drag down the notification shade at the top and tap Screen Recorder.
- Allow the permissions it needs. The recorder will start.
- Play the TikTok video and stop the recording when finished.
- The recording will be saved in your phone’s Gallery.
Once you have the screen recording, you can text or email the video file directly to the person you want to share the TikTok with. This allows you to share TikToks with anyone easily, even if they don’t use the app.
Considerations and Risks
Sharing TikTok videos outside of the app comes with some important considerations, especially around copyright and privacy.
If you don’t have permission to share the video from the original creator, downloading and re-sharing the content could infringe on copyright. TikTok’s Copyright Policy prohibits unauthorized use of others’ content. Before downloading and sharing a TikTok video, it’s important to get express consent from the video’s owner.
There are also potential privacy risks if you share a video containing identifiable people without their permission. The subject of a TikTok video may not want their video shared outside of the app with others. It’s best practice to get consent from anyone identifiable in the video before downloading and re-sharing it.
Ultimately, it’s safest and most ethical to only download and re-share TikTok videos that you yourself have created. Otherwise, you risk infringing on copyright or sharing content that was meant to have limited distribution within the TikTok app.
Alternatives for Frequent Sharing
If you find yourself needing to frequently send TikTok videos to someone without an account, there are a couple alternatives to consider:
First, you can recommend the recipient makes their own TikTok account. With an account, they’ll be able to follow you and see any videos you post directly in the app. Many people find it’s worth signing up just to connect with friends and family on TikTok.
Another option is using TikTok’s new “guest viewing” mode. This allows someone to browse TikTok without an account by tapping “View As Guest” on the login page. They won’t be able to like, comment, or share, but it’s a quick way to view videos. Learn more at https://support.tiktok.com/en/log-in-troubleshoot/log-in/browse-as-guest.
Conclusion
If the recipient has an active TikTok account, your best options are using TikTok’s built-in share features or simply sending them the video’s URL. The share icon lets you directly message them the video through TikTok’s app, while copying the URL will allow you to text or email it to them.
For those without a TikTok account, you’ll need to download the video or screen record it. Third-party apps like SnapTik and SSSTikTok make downloading straightforward. Screen recording takes a couple extra steps but avoids any third-party apps.
In general, TikTok’s sharing options are the fastest if the recipient is also a TikTok user. For frequently sharing TikToks with non-users, downloading or screen recording the videos can save time in the long run versus sharing the link repeatedly. You’ll also want to download or record if you want to post the video on other social platforms.
Overall, while TikTok doesn’t allow sharing videos via email or messaging like other platforms, there are still relatively simple workarounds. With TikTok’s direct sharing, video URLs, third-party apps, screen recording, and social media embedding, you have several solid options for getting your favorite TikTok videos to both users and non-users.