TikTok Video Download API
One HTTP call turns any TikTok video URL into direct download links plus metadata — title, duration, thumbnail, author, HD and SD video links plus the soundtrack. No scraping infrastructure to build or maintain.
Also try it instantly on the homepage trial box — no login needed.
curl -X POST https://api.soclip.dev/v1/media \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sc_live_your_api_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktok/video/7106594312292453675"}'{
"success": true,
"credits_used": 2,
"credits_remaining": 498,
"data": {
"source": "tiktok",
"title": "Video title from the platform",
"duration": 15,
"thumbnail": "https://...",
"author": "Channel / creator name",
"medias": [
{ "label": "HD", "type": "video", "ext": "mp4", "quality": "hd", "url": "https://..." },
{ "label": "SD", "type": "video", "ext": "mp4", "quality": "sd", "url": "https://..." }
]
}
}Full API reference: /docs · Plain-text docs for AI agents: /llms.txt
Direct links, not scraped pages
Send a URL, receive a normalized JSON response with real media links and full metadata. No HTML parsing, no session management.
HD, SD and audio
Each response lists the HD video first, then SD when the platform serves one, plus the soundtrack as a separate audio link.
No infrastructure to maintain
No proxy pools, no IP rotation, no anti-bot arms race. The upstream resolution layer is maintained for you.
AI-native delivery
Same API behind a CLI (`soclip`) and an MCP server for Claude Desktop / Cursor — your agents can pull TikTok videos directly.
$0.002 per extraction (2 credits). 500 free credits on signup — credits never expire.
See Pricing →TikTok Video Download API FAQ
Does TikTok have an official API?
TikTok for Developers exists but requires an application review, has restrictive quotas, and does not offer a simple URL-to-direct-link endpoint. soclip accepts a plain TikTok video URL and returns downloadable media links plus metadata in one request — no review process.
What qualities does the TikTok Video Download API return?
The HD video comes first, then SD when TikTok serves a second version, plus the soundtrack as an audio entry. Each entry carries a quality tag (hd / sd / audio) so you can pick programmatically.
Is downloading TikTok videos legal?
Only download videos you have the right to use — your own content or content you have permission for — and respect the platform's terms. The API returns media links; what you do with them is your responsibility.
How much does it cost?
Each media extraction costs 2 credits ($0.002). New accounts get 500 free credits — enough for 250 extractions. Credits never expire.
Can I use this with LLMs or automation tools?
Yes — it is an HTTP API, and the same account key works with the soclip CLI (`npm i -g soclip-cli`) and the soclip MCP server for Claude Desktop and Cursor.