The action of acquiring a local copy of user-selected video content residing on the TikTok platform characterizes the process under examination. For example, a user may wish to retain a personal archive of videos they have added to their ‘Favorites’ or another saved collection within the application.
Retaining such content offers several advantages, including offline accessibility, preservation against potential removal from the platform, and the facilitation of personal editing or repurposing. Historically, the ability to archive digital content has been a key aspect of media consumption and personal data management, extending to the current landscape of short-form video platforms.