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TikTok is primarily a video platform, but it’s sometimes the audio that leaves a lasting impression. You might remember the voice-over, music, or some other sounds more than the visuals. What if you could make good use of those catchy sounds? First, let’s get those sounds onto your devices by using a few trusted TikTok to MP3 downloaders.

Can I Download TikTok Sounds Directly in the App?

No, TikTok doesn’t have a feature that lets you download sounds directly within the app. To save a TikTok sound, you'll need to use third-party tools or websites. These tools help you download TikTok videos as MP4 or extract audio from them as MP3.

How Do I Find the Source of TikTok Audio?

When you find a video with the audio you like, tap on the sound name or creator’s name to discover more videos using the same audio. You can also use external tools like music ID websites or apps like Shazam to match TikTok audio clips with their original songs or artists.

Method for PC: 4K Video Downloader Plus

The first way to save soundtracks from the platform is by using the 4K Video Downloader Plus converter. Here’s how:

Credit: 4K Video Downloader Plus
  1. Download and install the 4K Video Downloader Plus app, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  2. Copy the URL of the TikTok video from your browser or the TikTok app.
  3. Open 4K Video Downloader Plus YouTube to MP3 and click the Paste Link URL button.
  4. Choose MP3 in the format tab in the manual download window.
  5. Wait for the download to complete.
  6. Find the MP3 file in the output folder. You can right-click on the file and choose Show in Folder to locate it.

Alternatively, you can use the in-app browser’s TikTok to MP3 converter to find the video you need:

  1. Click the TikTok icon within the app.
  2. Search for the video and press Download.
  3. The MP3 file will be saved in the output folder specified in the app settings.

You can also play the audio tracks directly in the app using the built-in audio player. Simply click the Play button on the item logo or select Play from the menu.

Method for iPhone/iPad: TikVid + Readdle

Due to Apple’s security policies, you’re not allowed to download any TikTok sound to MP3 directly from the browser. Instead, consider using the Documents by Readdle file manager app.

If you haven’t installed it yet, you can find and install Readdle Documents from the Apple Store. Your next steps:

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  1. Find the video you want to download and copy the URL.
  2. Open the Documents by Readdle app.
  3. Tap the browser icon at the bottom right of the app window to open the browser.
  4. Paste the copied video URL from TikTok into the input box on the tikvid website.
  5. Click the Download icon.
  6. Choose the MP3 format and click Download to start downloading the sound.

By this point, you have downloaded the TikTok to the Readdle app. So, you need to move it to your camera roll.

  1. In the app, rename the MP3 file if needed.
  2. Navigate to the Downloads icon at the bottom of the window to view your downloads.
  3. Tap the icon next to your downloaded video to open the Downloads directory.
  4. Tap the three dots button to open the options menu.
  5. Tap Share to bring up the share menu.
  6. Save the video to your device gallery by selecting Save Video.

Method for Android: TikVid, MusicallyDown, SaveFrom.Net, More

The advantage of Android devices is that you can download audio directly from the browser, similar to how you would on a PC. There are many online browser downloaders available that can help with this — TikVid, MusicallyDown, SaveFrom.Net, SSSTik.io, and more. They all work by converting a TikTok link to MP3.

Instead of detailing steps for each one, here are general instructions that apply to all of them:

Credit: MusicallyDown
  1. Open the TikTok app and play the video you want to save on your phone.
  2. Tap the Share button (an arrow at the top of the video).
  3. Select Copy Link from the menu that appears.
  4. Visit the TikTok sound downloader website.
  5. Paste the link into the textbox on the page.
  6. Click the Save button to download the video without the TikTok watermark.

Does TikTok Have an Audio Library?

Yes, TikTok has an extensive audio library that includes a wide range of music tracks, sound effects, and voiceovers. Users can browse and search for audio clips directly within the app to use in their own videos.

If you want to download audio from this commercial library, you’ll need converters, too, because there’s no native way to directly get them on your devices.

Method for Isolated Vocals/Instrumentals: 4K Tokkit + LALAL.AI

If you need to extract specific parts of a video, like an instrumental for karaoke or vocals for lip-syncing, use the combination of 4K Tokkit and LALAL.AI.

Here’s how to download TikTok Videos with 4K Tokkit:

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  1. Install 4K Tokkit on your macOS, Windows, or Linux device.
  2. Find the video on TikTok and copy its link.
  3. Open 4K Tokkit and paste the link into the search bar.
  4. Click the Download button to save the video to your computer.

Alternative method: Go to the menu bar, select Edit, then Download a single video. Paste the video link and click Download.

Next, follow these steps to extract Audio with LALAL.AI:

Credit: LALAL.AI
  1. Go to the LALAL.AI website or use their desktop or mobile app.
  2. Click Select Files and choose the video file you downloaded. LALAL.AI supports formats like AVI, MP4, and MKV.
  3. Double-click the video to upload it and wait for processing.
  4. Check the isolated audio quality in the Preview section. Click Process the Entire File, then download the extracted instrumental and vocal tracks.

It’s more of an unconventional way to convert TikTok to MP3, but it really lets you go the extra mile.

Can I Use or Download Any Sound on TikTok?

Sure, you can use or download sounds on TikTok that are available for public use and not restricted by copyright or other usage rights.

The situation with songs and copyrighted clips from movies or shows is slightly different. While you can download them, you can’t use them in a way that infringes copyright, such as incorporating them into ads.

Why Would You Need a TikTok MP3?

Converting TikTok videos to MP3 is useful when you want to save catchy audio snippets like trending phrases or viral music. Take, for instance, a viral TikTok video featuring “I’m looking for a man in finance. Trust fund. 6ft 5. Blue eyes. Finance.” The video was posted by @girl_on_couch at the end of April and quickly went viral, racking up over 10 million views and over a million likes.

She playfully sang the song to the camera, even changing her own lyrics to spice things up: “I’m looking for a man / I’m looking for a man / I’m looking for a man.” Soon, people everywhere were downloading the sound to create their own versions and post them on TikTok to keep the meme thriving.

Instances like these can’t be planned. The internet is chaotic, so you need to be prepared with your tools to catch the next viral potential.

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