A Complete Guide to Recording TikTok Videos Across All Devices

Recording TikTok videos can be very useful for educators, content creators, or users who want to save a favorite video or live stream for later viewing. Whether you are working on a PC, Mac, iOS, Android, or even Linux, each platform offers unique ways to capture TikTok content.

This guide will lay down the step-by-step process for each device to ensure you can easily record TikTok videos, no matter where you are. Let’s get started…

Part 1: How to Record a TikTok Video on PC

When to Record TikTok Videos on a PC

There are various reasons why someone might need to record TikTok videos on a PC. Perhaps you're creating a tutorial, need to save a live stream, or want a higher-quality recording than what mobile devices offer. For all such cases, Wondershare UniConverter is an excellent choice, providing a seamless recording experience.

Step-by-Step Guide to Recording TikTok Videos on PC

Follow these steps to record TikTok videos on your PC using UniConverter:

Step 1 Download and Install UniConverter

Start by downloading UniConverter and installing it on your PC.

Step 2 Open the Screen Recorder

Launch UniConverter, and click on the Screen Recorder option as you can see in the screenshot below.

Step 3 Select the Recording Area

Click on the blue (+) option. It lets you choose the specific area of your screen you want to record. Alternatively, you can select full screen for the entire display.

Step 4 Adjust Settings

Click on the settings icon on top as seen in the screenshot below. UniConverter lets you customize the recording settings, including audio input, frame rate, and output format.

Step 5 Start Recording

Press the red REC button to start recording. Play the TikTok video or live stream you want to capture. It will begin recording the selected section of the page.

Step 6 Stop and Save the Recording

Click the Stop button once you've captured the desired content. Your video will be saved in the designated folder which you can access by clicking on the folder option as seen below.

Part 2: How to Record a TikTok Video with Mac Built-in Tool

Every Mac comes with a built-in tool that offers basic screen recording capabilities. While we recommend UniConverter as the best video recorder for PC users due to its advanced features like customizable recording areas, high-quality output, and additional editing tools, you can leverage the built-in screen recording tool. If you don’t want to download any new software.

Below is a step-by-step guide to do that using the in-built Mac snipping tool.

Step-by-Step Guide to Recording TikTok Videos on Mac

Step 1 Open the Screenshot App

Press Shift + Command + 5 to open the Screenshot app.

Step 2 Select Screen Recorder

A control bar will appear at the bottom of your screen with options for taking a screenshot or recording your screen. The two icons with a small circle are for screen recording—one for the entire screen and one for a selected portion.

Step 3 Select the Area You Want to Record

Play the TikTok video to see the area it captures on your mac. You can then choose the Record Selected Portion. On doing this, a box will appear that you can resize to select the area you want to record.

Step 4 Select Additional Settings

Click Options to choose additional settings, like selecting a microphone for audio, where to save the video, and setting a timer if needed.

Step 5 Record the TikTok Video

When you're ready, play the TikTok video on the browser and click the Record button. If you're recording the whole screen, you can also click anywhere on the screen to start. If you've set a timer, wait for the countdown before recording begins.

Step 6 Stop and Finish Recording

To stop recording, press Control + Command + Esc, click the stop icon at the top right corner of your screen, or press Command + Shift + 5 to bring up the control bar and click the stop button.

Part 3: How to Record a TikTok Video on iOS

For those who prefer recording TikTok videos directly on their iOS handheld devices, Apple’s built-in screenshot and screen recording tools are quite handy. Here’s how they can use these tools to record any TikTok video on the go.

Step-by-Step Guide to Recording TikTok Videos on iOS

Here’s how to proceed with the TikTok screen record if you are on the iOS platform.

Step 1 Enable Screen Recording

Go to Settings Control Center Customize Controls, then add Screen Recording to your Control Center.

Step 2 Access Control Center

Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open the Control Center.

Step 3 Start Screen Recording

Tap the Screen Recording button (circle inside a circle). Wait for the three-second countdown.

Step 4 Capture TikTok Video

Open TikTok and play the video you want to record.

Step 5 Stop Recording

Tap the red status bar at the top of the screen, then tap Stop. The recording will be saved in your Photos app.

Part 4: How to Record a TikTok Video on Android

Recording TikTok videos on Android devices is straightforward, especially with the preloaded screen recording tools that most modern Android phones come equipped with.

Step-by-Step Guide to Recording TikTok Videos on Android

Step 1 Access the Screen Recorder

Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the quick settings menu, then tap on the Screen Recorder icon which you can see in the first row.

Step 2 Set Up the Recording

To set up your recording, you need to choose your desired settings, such as audio input and video quality. You can do so by clicking the setting icon you see in the blue box below.

Step 3 Start Recording

Tap the red Start button and then open TikTok to play the video you wish to record.

Step 4 Stop and Save

When done, tap the stop button on the screen to save the video.

Part 5: How to Record a TikTok Video Online

If you prefer not to download software, recording TikTok videos online is a convenient option.

Using DemoAir to Record TikTok Videos Online

Step 1 Visit DemoAir Website

Step 2 Start the Screen Recorder

Click on Start Recording.

Step 3 Choose the Recording Area

Select the screen area you want to capture. As you can see in the screenshot below, you can record from a Chrome Tab, Window or Entire Screen.

Step 4 Record TikTok Video

Play the TikTok video in another tab while DemoAir records your screen.

Step 5 Stop and Save the Recording

Once you are done, stop the recording and download the video.

Part 6: How to Record a TikTok Video on Linux with OBS

Linux users aren’t left out, we have a simple TikTok record guide for you as well using the OBS tool. OBS (or Open Broadcaster Software) is a popular tool for screen recording on Linux. With OBS, you can create scenes using videos, text, and images. If you want to record a Tik Tok video, follow these simple two steps:

Step-by-Step Guide to Recording TikTok Videos on Linux

Step 1 Download and Set Up OBS

Download and open OBS on your favorite Linux platform. Next, Go to the "Source" section, click the "+" icon, and choose "Screen Capture" from the list. Click "OK" in the pop-up menu.

Step 2 Record Your TikTok

Click Start Recording at the bottom right. Play your TikTok video and do what you want to record. When you're done, click Stop Recording at the bottom right.

Bonus Tip: Best Complete Video Toolbox for Directly Converting TikTok Videos to Audio and Editing

For users who need to convert TikTok videos to audio or want to edit their recordings, Wondershare UniConverter offers an all-in-one solution. Here’s why it’s the best choice:

• With UniConverter you can convert TikTok videos directly to MP3 or other audio formats.
• Features advanced editing tools such as trim, cut, and add effects to your recorded videos.
• Allows batch processing which means you can convert multiple TikTok videos simultaneously to save time.
• UniConverter ensures your audio and video files maintain the best quality.