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How to Download Douyin Videos on iPhone

By the Calculator.hair team · Updated · 4 min read

Short answer

To download a Douyin video on iPhone, copy its share link, paste it into a web downloader in Safari and download the MP4. The file usually lands in the Downloads folder in the Files app. To add it to your camera roll, open it in Files, tap Share, then Save Video. Only public posts can be saved, and you may not repost them freely.

Key takeaways

  • Use Safari, because download.fan recommends it for iPhone and iPad and warns against in-app browsers on iOS 16 or older.
  • Finished downloads usually go to the Downloads folder in Files, not straight to Photos.
  • Moving a video to your camera roll is a separate step: Files, then Share, then Save Video.
  • No extra app is needed for the tool's process, since it runs in the browser.

Why should you use Safari on iPhone?

Safari is the browser download.fan's download douyin video page recommends for iPhone and iPad. It also warns specifically against in-app browsers on iOS 16 or older.

An in-app browser is the view that opens when you tap a link inside another app, such as a chat or social app. If you landed on a downloader that way, open the page in Safari before you begin. Apple's Safari also gives you a Downloads button next to the search field, which helps you follow the file's progress.

How do you download a Douyin video on iPhone?

Start in the Douyin app and finish in Safari:

  1. Open the video in the Douyin app.
  2. Tap Share, then Copy link.
  3. Open Safari and go to download.fan's download douyin video tool.
  4. Paste the copied text into the box. Douyin copies a block of Chinese text with a link inside, and the tool says it extracts the link for you.
  5. Tap Download and choose a file, such as MP4 HD or MP4 SD.
  6. If Safari asks you to confirm the download, accept it.

MP4 SD is the smaller option if you're on mobile data or short of storage. If you're not sure which link to copy, see how to copy the right Douyin share link.

Where does the video go on your iPhone?

Apple says files downloaded from the internet usually land in the Downloads folder in the Files app. There are two quick ways to find them:

  • From Safari: Tap the Downloads button next to the search field to see recent files.
  • From Files: Open the Files app, tap Browse, then iCloud Drive, and open Downloads.

If you don't see the Downloads folder on the Browse screen, Apple says to tap iCloud Drive. Your download location can be different if you've changed it in your settings, so check there if the folder looks empty. For other devices, see where Douyin downloads are saved.

How do you move the video to your camera roll?

The camera roll is handled separately from the Downloads folder, so a finished download won't necessarily appear in Photos. Download.fan's download douyin mp3 page gives this route:

  1. Open the Files app and find the video.
  2. Open the video.
  3. Tap Share.
  4. Tap Save Video.

The video should then appear in Photos. You can delete the copy in Files afterwards if you don't want two versions taking up storage.

How do you save only the audio on iPhone?

If you just want the sound, the same process works with a different file. In Safari, use the download douyin mp3 tool, or choose the MP3 option from the video tool. Download.fan lists a one-minute clip at about 1.4 MB, so audio takes far less space than most video.

The MP3 has the music, voices and effects as heard in the app. Audio files stay in Files, since the Save Video action is for video. Download.fan lists the output at 192 kbps and says Douyin typically stores audio at 96 to 128 kbps, so the MP3 can't sound better than the source.

What should you check if it doesn't work?

Try these in order:

What you seeWhat to try
The link is rejectedCopy a fresh link, because short links expire
The page misbehaves or nothing downloadsOpen the page in Safari rather than an in-app browser
An error appears for one videoThe video may be private, friends-only, deleted or blocked outside mainland China
A live stream won't saveLive streams aren't supported by the tool
You can't find the fileCheck the Safari Downloads button, then Files, then Downloads
The video isn't in PhotosOpen it in Files, then use Share and Save Video

If you're still stuck, our Douyin downloader troubleshooting guide lists more fixes.

Can you share the video after saving it?

Having a file on your phone doesn't give you the right to post it elsewhere. Douyin's user agreement describes a personal, non-commercial license and bars unauthorized copying and distribution without prior written permission. Download.fan also says to download only content you own or have permission to use, and to credit creators. Ask the creator before you reuse their clip. This is general information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install an app to download Douyin videos on iPhone?

Not with this process. The tool runs in Safari, and Files and Photos are part of iOS. Download.fan also says you don't need an account or a Chinese phone number.

Does this work on iPad?

Yes, according to download.fan, which lists iPhone and iPad together and recommends Safari for both. The Files app steps from Apple also apply to iPad.

Why did my video open in a new page instead of downloading?

Browsers sometimes play a video file rather than save it. Go back and try the download option again in Safari. If the video opens in an in-app browser, switch to Safari first.

Can I use the Douyin website instead of the app?

Yes. Download.fan says douyin.com links work too. You can open the video on the website in Safari and copy the address from the address bar, which helps if you don't have the app installed.

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