Setup and workflows
How to Record TikTok Lives
Choose screen recording for a short live you are already watching. Choose an automatic recorder when the live may start while you are away, run for hours, or needs to arrive as an MP4 without keeping a phone open.
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How to Record TikTok Live on Android
The practical ways to record TikTok live on Android, including built-in screen recording and automatic cloud recording with TikRec.
4 min read · Updated 2026-04-27
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How to Record TikTok Live on iPhone
Three ways to record TikTok live on iPhone: built-in screen recording, replay capture, or automatic cloud recording with TikRec.
4 min read · Updated 2026-04-27
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How to Record a TikTok Live Stream in 2026
Three ways to record TikTok live streams as MP4 files. Compare screen recording, third-party tools, and cloud recording with TikRec.
4 min read · Updated 2026-04-26
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How to Save Someone's TikTok Live as MP4
TikTok doesn't offer a download button for someone else's live stream. Here's how to save any creator's live as an MP4 file you can keep.
4 min read · Updated 2026-04-25
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TikTok Live Recorder: Open-Source Python CLI
A free, open-source Python tool to record TikTok live streams from the command line. Install, configure, and start recording in minutes.
4 min read · Updated 2026-04-23