Tiktok has become one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, with users ranging from teenagers to adults. However, sometimes, you may need to delete your Tiktok videos, especially when you are going through a brand revamp or clearing up space on your gallery. While it’s easy to delete one video at a time, deleting multiple ones can become tedious and time-consuming. Nonetheless, there are several ways you can delete lots of Tiktoks at once.
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What’s Needed
Before you dive into the different methods, you will need the following:
- A smartphone with the Tiktok app installed
- A stable internet connection
- Knowledge of how to use the Tiktok app
What Should I Pay Attention to?
Before you start deleting videos, here are some essential things you should know:
- Deleting videos on Tiktok cannot be undone. Once deleted, they are gone forever.
- All of your videos will be deleted simultaneously, and there’s no way to save a copy of them within the app.
- Deleting videos also means you will lose any comments, likes, shares, or views it has accumulated by that point.
- Deleting videos will not remove them from other user’s feeds if they had shared or re-posted them earlier.
Method 1: Delete Videos Individually
It’s not efficient to delete videos one by one, but it’s a useful method when you only have a few videos to delete. Here’s how to delete one video at a time:
- Open the TikTok app and log in to your account.
- Select the "Me" option at the bottom right corner of the app. This will take you to your profile page.
- Tap on the video you want to delete so it starts playing.
- Select the "…" option located at the right bottom side of the video.
- Select the "Delete" button located at the bottom center of the screen.
- Confirm by tapping "Delete" again. Your video will now be deleted.
Pros:
It’s easy and quick to delete a video with this method, and it’s useful when you only want to delete one or two.
Cons:
It’s not practical when you have many videos to delete, and it can be time-consuming.
Method 2: Delete Videos in Bulk
If you have multiple videos to delete, this method is ideal.
- Launch the Tiktok app and log in to your account.
- Tap on the "Me" icon at the bottom right corner of the app.
- Find and tap on the video folder with the videos you want to delete.
- Long-press and hold on one of the videos you wish to delete until a checkmark appears on it.
- Select all the videos you want to delete by ticking the checkbox at the upper right corner of the video thumbnail.
- Tap the "Delete" icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Confirm by tapping "Delete." Your videos will disappear from your profile.
Pros:
It’s the most efficient method to delete multiple videos at once, and it saves time.
Cons:
It’s easy to accidentally select the wrong video while selecting multiple videos
Method 3: Delete Videos on a Computer
Although Tiktok is a mobile app, you can delete your videos from your computer using the Tiktok website:
- On your computer or laptop, launch your preferred web browser, and visit the Tiktok website.
- Log in to your account by clicking the "Me" button in the upper right corner.
- Click on the video tab to access the videos on your profile.
- Click on the video or videos you want to delete.
- Once selected, click on the "Delete" button located at the bottom of the screen.
- A prompt will come up, asking you to confirm your decision, click "Delete."
Pros:
It’s an alternative way to delete videos, and you have more control over the selection process.
Cons:
It’s not as efficient as using the mobile app, and you’ll need a computer or laptop to go through this method.
Why Can’t I Delete Lots of Tiktoks At Once?
You might encounter some problems while trying to delete lots of Tiktok videos all at once, and here’s why:
1. You need to select them first: Before you can delete multiple videos at once, you need to select them, which may take some time, especially if you have many videos.
2. Internet connection: You need a stable internet connection to delete multiple videos smoothly.
3. Device capacity: Your device may not have enough space to execute the deletion process, and you’ll need to clear space before continuing.
Fixes:
1. Be patient when selecting videos, and ensure you are ticking the right ones.
2. Ensure your internet connection is stable, and you can switch between data and Wi-Fi if necessary.
3. Clear up space on your device by deleting unnecessary apps and files.
Suggestions
- Tiktok doesn’t let you retrieve deleted videos, meaning you’ll lose them permanently. Thus, we recommend you save a backup copy of videos you want to keep.
- Deleting videos can affect your follower’s user experience, and we suggest you space out your video deletions and avoid deleting all your videos at once.
FAQs
Q: Can someone see the list of videos I delete?
A: No. Your deleted videos are removed from your profile permanently without leaving a trail.
Q: Does deleting a video delete its likes and comments?
A: Yes. When you delete a video, all likes, comments, and shares related to it will be removed from the platform.
Q: Can I undo deleting a video?
A: No. Once you delete a video, it’s gone forever. Tiktok doesn’t have a recycle bin, and you can’t recover deleted videos. So, make sure before deleting them.
Q: Can a deleted video be reported?
A: Yes. Users can still flag deleted videos if they violated Tiktok’s community guidelines before their deletion.
Q: Can I delete someone else’s video from my Tiktok account?
A: No. You don’t have the authority to remove someone else’s video from your account. The only option you have is to report it if it violates Tiktok’s community guidelines.
Conclusion:
Deleting a few Tiktok videos might be straightforward, but deleting lots of them can be challenging without taking advantage of these methods. Now that you know the different approaches to remove many videos simultaneously, you can find one that works best for you. Remember, be careful when selecting videos you want to delete, and ensure your device has enough space and a stable internet connection. Finally, be mindful of your follower’s user experience and space out your video deletions.