TikTok Drafts: How to Save, Edit, and Delete Drafts on TikTok

When creating a post on TikTok, you can choose to save it to your drafts within the platform. Here is everything you need to know about utilizing drafts on TikTok.

TikTok is a well-known app for sharing and viewing viral short-form videos. It has been instrumental in propelling the success of various influencers, such as Charli D’Amelio, Bella Poarch, and Khaby Lame.

TikTok’s feature that stores drafts simplifies the process of editing and previewing for creators before they publish their content. This enables creators to work on their videos gradually and share them only when they are satisfied with the final result.

How to create a TikTok draft
How to edit a TikTok draft
How to save TikTok drafts to camera roll
How to delete a TikTok draft

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How to Create a TikTok Draft

Access TikTok by opening it.
To access the camera screen, simply click on the plus button.
Use the pink button to record a video or select a video from your gallery.
Tap the pink tick, then ‘next.’
At the bottom left of the screen, tap the ‘Drafts’ button to save it as a draft.

After saving your video, you will find it in a designated folder located at the top of your profile page.

Screenshot of the drafts folder on TikTok — TikTok

The Drafts folder is located on your profile page.

Editing a TikTok Draft

After saving your draft, you have the ability to edit or add to it at any point in time.

Visit your profile page, then click on the ‘Drafts’ folder.
Click on the draft you wish to modify in order to open it.
To make changes to the video, simply press the back button located in the top left corner and select ‘Continue recording.’ This will give you access to a variety of tools such as adding new clips, music, filters, and more. Once you have finished editing and are satisfied with the result, click on the pink tick to add any stickers or captions, or adjust your clips as needed.
Select ‘Next’ once more. From here, you can make changes to privacy settings, add hashtags, and choose a cover image for the video.
To save it as a draft once more, click on the ‘Drafts’ button. To publish it on your profile, click on the ‘Post’ button.

Screenshot of the TikTok drafts editor — TikTok

A variety of different options can be accessed when editing a draft.

How to Save Your TikTok Drafts to Your Camera Roll

You may discover that you want to retain the footage you captured during filming, but do not necessarily want to publish it. Although there is no direct way to save drafts to your camera roll, there is a method to save the recorded footage.

Navigate to your drafts folder and choose the video you wish to keep. Then, click on ‘Next’ to access the available choices.
Where it says ‘who can watch this video,’ change it to ‘Only me.’
Under additional settings, make sure that the ‘Save to device’ option is switched to the on position.
Tap ‘Post’ in order to publish your video.
Make sure to inspect your camera roll, as your video should be present there.

If you prefer, you can also save your draft without the TikTok watermark.

Access the draft that you wish to preserve.
Select the thumbnail of the video to view a preview.
Clicking on the square located in the upper right corner will eliminate the options, allowing you to solely view your video.
Use your device’s screen record function to record the video and save it to your camera roll. (Note: There will still be some buttons visible when using this method, so your video won’t be totally clear.)

Other users have mentioned that they were able to access a download button on the edit screen, enabling them to save their recorded videos to their device without a watermark. While this feature is not yet available to all users, it may be coming soon.

Deleting Drafts on TikTok

If you continue filming videos without posting them, you may end up with a large number of drafts that can occupy a lot of space on your phone. Luckily, removing drafts on TikTok is a straightforward process.

Navigate to your profile page and click on the Drafts tab.
Press the ‘Select’ option located in the upper right corner.
Choose the videos you wish to remove.
Click on the ‘Delete’ option located at the bottom of the screen. Then, confirm the deletion by selecting the ‘Delete’ option on the pop-up that appears.

Additionally, it is important to mention that uninstalling TikTok will result in the deletion of all saved drafts.