Is SMDownloader a free social media video downloader?

Yes. SMDownloader is a free social media downloader and SM video downloader that runs in your browser. Paste a public link from a supported platform, preview the media, and save to your device — no account, app install, or payment.

What does the Download button do?

The Download button starts a temporary retrieval of public media from the linked platform so you can preview it in your browser. That step does not save a permanent copy on our servers. When you choose to keep the file, your browser saves it locally — the same as any normal web download.

Is SMDownloader affiliated with social platforms?

No. SMDownloader is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, YouTube, X, Douyin, SoundCloud, or any other platform. See our Platform Disclaimer for details.

Does SMDownloader store videos?

No. SMDownloader does not host, store, archive, or publish third-party media. Processing is temporary and user-initiated — we fetch and stream media back to you without retaining a permanent copy.

Can I download any public video?

No. Public availability does not mean you have legal permission to download or reuse content. You must own the content or have permission from the rights holder.

Who is responsible for downloaded content?

You are solely responsible for every URL you submit and for how you use downloaded files.

Can copyright owners request blocking?

Yes. Copyright owners can send notices to copyright@smdownloader.com. We may block specific URLs, domains, or platforms in response to valid complaints.

Which platforms are supported?

See our Platforms page for current networks, accepted URL formats, and copy-link guides.

Do I need an account?

No account or login is required. Paste a public link and click Download.

SMDownloader

TIKTOK PHOTO DOWNLOADER

Save TikTok photos & slideshows

Paste a TikTok photo post link to download each image in the slideshow. Works with multi-image carousels and single-photo posts.

Other TikTok downloaders

Saving a different type of post? Each format has its own page with tailored steps and FAQs — same paste field, different help below.

TikTok Video Downloader
Video
Paste a public tiktok.com or vm.tiktok.com URL. SMDownloader resolves the clip and returns a downloadable MP4 at the best quality TikTok exposes to logged-out viewers.
Open video downloader
TikTok MP3 Downloader
MP3
Download the soundtrack from a TikTok clip. Paste a video share link — SMDownloader fetches the post and lets you save the audio track bundled with the downloadable video file.
Open audio downloader
TikTok Story Downloader
Story
Stories disappear after 24 hours. Copy the share link while a story is still live, paste it here, and save the video or image to your device.
Open story downloader
TikTok Slideshow & Photo DownloaderCurrent tool
Slideshow & Photo
Paste a tiktok.com/@user/photo/… link to save every image in a photo carousel — individually or all at once from the preview.
Open now

Download TikTok photo slideshows without watermarks

Photo posts on TikTok — sometimes called slideshows or carousels — let creators share multiple images with background music. Copy the share link from the photo post (tiktok.com/@user/photo/…) and paste it here. SMDownloader lists every image in the carousel so you can save them one by one.

How to download TikTok slideshow photos

1. Open the photo post — In TikTok, navigate to the slideshow or photo carousel you want to save.
2. Copy the photo link — Tap Share → Copy link. The URL should include /photo/ in the path.
3. Save each image — Paste the link above, tap Download, then save individual images from the preview.

Why use SMDownloader

Every image in the carousel. Multi-image posts show Image 1, Image 2, and so on in the preview. Save each file you need.
Full-resolution photos. Images are fetched at the resolution TikTok exposes for logged-out viewers on that public post.
No software to install. Runs entirely in your browser on iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows.

Help

Need help copying the link?

Step-by-step guides for grabbing the exact post URL from your phone or browser — then paste it into the field above.

Find link on your phone

All TikTok copy guides

Supported link formats

https://www.tiktok.com/@username/photo/PHOTO_ID
https://vm.tiktok.com/SHORTCODE/

Photo posts use /photo/ in the URL — not /video/. A profile URL alone will not list carousel images.

Slideshow posts may also include a video render on TikTok's side. SMDownloader prioritizes the individual images in the carousel. For a single video file, use the TikTok Video Downloader with the same link.

Where files save

After you confirm a save, the file goes to your browser’s default download location — usually Downloads on desktop or your photo gallery on mobile. SMDownloader does not host or email files.

Limits

What SMDownloader will not do

Bypass private accounts, close-friends stories, or login-only posts.
Bulk-scrape entire profiles, hashtags, or channels automatically.
Promise universal no-watermark, 4K, or DRM-free output when the source does not expose it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download all slideshow images at once?

The preview lists every image separately. Save each one from the download panel — most browsers let you save files quickly in sequence.

Do photo links look different from video links?

Yes. Photo posts use tiktok.com/@username/photo/ID. Video posts use /video/ID. Copy the link from Share on the photo post itself.

Does this work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Open this page in Safari, Chrome, or any mobile browser, paste the link, and save images to your camera roll or downloads folder.

SMDownloader is not affiliated with TikTok. Only download public content you have rights to save. See the TikTok downloader overview for all supported URL shapes.