I want to keep some videos and liked content before I delete TikTok off my phone. I know you can request your data download, but does that include everything or just personal info? How long does it actually take to get the file?
TikTok's data download request (usually found in Settings > Account > Download Your Data) does include your videos, likes, comments, and followers list - basically everything tied to your account. The file typically arrives within a few days, though it can take up to a week depending on how much content you have, and it comes as a compressed folder you can extract on your computer.
want to know if you're looking to save the actual video files or just keep a record of what you liked? the data download request does bundle everything - videos, likes, comments, your follower graph - but here's the thing most people miss: the video files come as lower-quality exports, not the crisp originals you see in-app. if you want high-quality versions of your own uploads, you're better off screenshotting or screen-recording them directly before deleting the app. the download request itself usually takes anywhere from a few hours to maybe a day or two depending on how much data you have, then tiktok emails you a link to grab the file.
The data package takes anywhere from a few days to a couple weeks depending on how much content you have, so don't wait til the last minute if you're planning to delete soon. Worth noting that the downloaded files come as a compressed folder with JSONs and video files, so you'll want to extract it somewhere with enough storage space before you start sorting through what you actually want to keep.
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