How to Save a TikTok Video as a Draft
Want to polish a video before posting it? You can save a TikTok video as a draft and come back to it whenever you like. Here's how to do it, step by step.
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Save a TikTok video as a draft, step by step
Go to the "Post" screen
The "Post" screen offers "Drafts" and "Post". After editing, tap "Next" until you reach the "Post" screen.
Tap "Drafts"
"Drafts" saves the video without posting it. In the bottom left, tap "Drafts" instead of "Post".
Find your draft
"Drafts" gathers your saved, unposted videos. The draft appears in the "Drafts" tab on your profile, ready to pick back up.
Good to know
Your video is "saved" without being posted. You can "reopen" it, edit it and post it later. Drafts stay "on your phone".
Good to know
- Drafts are stored "locally": they disappear if you log out or switch phones.
- You can "resume" editing (effects, text, sound) before posting.
- There's "no strict limit" to how many drafts you can keep.
Frequently asked questions
- Where are TikTok drafts stored?
- Locally, on your phone. They don't show up on another device and disappear if you log out.
- Can I edit a draft before posting it?
- Yes. By reopening the draft, you can adjust the effects, text, sound and caption before posting.
- Can others see my drafts?
- No. A draft stays completely private until you post it.
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