On iPhone, the confusing part is often finding the MP4 after tapping Download. These steps show both how to request the file and where Safari usually puts it.
Copy the TikTok video link
Open the TikTok app and choose a public video. Tap the Share arrow, then choose Copy link. If the clip is yours, you can also check TikTok’s own Save video option in the Share menu. That option depends on the creator’s download settings.
Get the MP4 in Safari
Open SnapVu in Safari. Tap and hold in the link field to paste, or use the Paste button if Safari allows clipboard access. Tap Get video. When the correct cover and title appear, tap Download MP4 and confirm the browser’s download prompt if shown.
Find the file
In Safari, tap the download icon near the address bar to see recent downloads. You can also open the Files app, choose Browse, then check the Downloads folder under On My iPhone or iCloud Drive. The exact location follows your Safari download setting. If you want the clip in Photos, open the saved MP4 from Files and use the Share menu’s save option where available.
When a download does not start
Try the same link again after checking that the video is public. A link to a profile or a photo post is not a video link. If the browser opens the MP4 instead of displaying a save prompt, use the Share menu to save it to Files. A temporary provider error can also interrupt a download; return to the tool and request a fresh link.
Check Safari’s download location
Safari lets you choose where downloaded files are stored. Open your iPhone settings for Safari and look for the Downloads preference if you cannot find the file in Files. Depending on your choice, files may go to local storage or iCloud Drive. Also check available device storage before retrying a large download. SnapVu caps individual transfers at 80 MB, and a slow mobile connection can time out before the browser finishes.
Saving your own clips for editing
If you are saving a clip you created so you can edit it again, compare the MP4 with your original recording. A post processed by a social platform may be compressed, have a different frame size or contain audio subject to separate licensing restrictions. For the best editing quality, the original file from your camera or editor is usually preferable. The downloaded MP4 is useful when you no longer have that copy or need an accessible reference.
Only use a creator’s clip in ways you have permission to use. An MP4 without a visible watermark is still copyrighted material. Read the full process and the FAQ for more help.