Saving audios on TikTok's desktop version works differently than on the mobile app
On TikTok's PC browser version, you cannot bookmark or favorite audios the way you can on your phone. The desktop site does not have a dedicated "Favorites" or "Saved Audios" feature built into the audio library. Instead, you have three practical workarounds: you can save the video that uses the audio you like, copy the audio's direct link and paste it into a notes app, or use your browser's bookmark feature to mark the audio's page.
The reason for this difference is that TikTok's desktop experience prioritizes video discovery over audio curation. The mobile app treats audio as a separate searchable library with its own save function, but the PC version integrates audio discovery into the video feed itself. Understanding this limitation upfront saves you time looking for a feature that does not exist on desktop.
Key Takeaways
- TikTok's PC browser does not have a built-in favorites or saved audios folder like the mobile app does.
- The fastest workaround is to save the entire video that contains the audio you want to keep, which stores it in your Saved Videos folder.
- You can copy an audio's direct link from the audio page and paste it into a notes app or document for later reference.
- Browser bookmarks work for saving audio pages, though you will need to navigate back through TikTok's site structure to use them.
Method 1: Save the video that uses the audio you like
The simplest way to keep track of an audio on desktop is to save the video playing it. When you find a video with audio you want to remember, click the bookmark icon (it looks like a ribbon or flag) on the right side of the video player. This saves the entire video to your Saved Videos folder, and you can always return to it later to hear the audio again.
To access your saved videos, click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Favorites" or "Saved" from the menu. Your saved videos appear in chronological order, with the most recently saved at the top. This method works well if you want to remember both the audio and the video context, or if you plan to use the audio in your own TikTok creation.
Method 2: Copy and store the audio's direct link
If you want to save just the audio without the video, navigate to the audio's dedicated page on TikTok. To find it, click on the audio name or waveform icon while watching a video. This opens the audio's page, which shows all videos using that sound and displays the audio's title and creator.
Once you are on the audio page, copy the URL from your browser's address bar. Open a notes app (Google Keep, Notepad, OneNote, or any text editor), create a new note, and paste the link there. Label it with the audio name or artist so you can find it later. When you want to hear the audio again, straightforward click the link in your notes to return to that audio's page on TikTok.
Method 3: Bookmark the audio page in your browser
Your web browser's built-in bookmark feature can store audio pages for quick access. While viewing an audio's page, press Ctrl + D on Windows or Cmd + D on Mac. A bookmark dialog appears; you can rename it to something memorable like "TikTok Audio: [Audio Name]" and choose which folder to save it in.
Browser bookmarks are fastest if you use the same computer regularly and want one-click access to your favorite audios. However, bookmarks are tied to that specific browser and computer, so they will not sync to your phone or other devices. If you switch browsers or computers often, storing links in a cloud-based notes app (like Google Keep or OneNote) is more portable.
Why the desktop version lacks an audio favorites feature
TikTok designed its PC browser experience to mirror the video-first feed rather than the audio-first library that exists on mobile. The mobile app has a dedicated Sounds tab where you can search, browse, and save audios independently. The desktop version does not separate audio discovery from video discovery, so there is no parallel "Saved Audios" section.
This is a deliberate design choice, not a bug. TikTok's desktop site prioritizes watching and creating videos over exploring audio as a standalone product. If audio curation is central to how you use TikTok, the mobile app remains the better tool for that workflow.
Using saved audios in your own TikTok videos
Once you have saved an audio link or bookmarked it, you can use it when creating your own videos. Open the TikTok app on your phone, start a new video, and tap the music icon. Search for the audio by name or artist. If you saved the link on desktop, having the audio name written down makes searching faster.
Alternatively, if you saved the video itself, you can open that saved video on your phone, tap the audio name, and select "Use this sound" directly from the video player. This is often the fastest route if you want to recreate or remix a video you found on desktop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sync saved audios between my phone and PC?
TikTok does not sync a unified "saved audios" list across devices. If you save a video on desktop, it appears in your Saved Videos on any device where you are logged in. However, the mobile app's Sounds library (where you can save individual audios) does not have a desktop equivalent. Store audio links in a cloud notes app like Google Keep to access them everywhere.
What happens if an audio gets deleted from TikTok?
If you saved a video containing that audio and the audio is later removed, the video remains in your Saved Videos but the audio may no longer be usable in new creations. Bookmarks or links to the audio's page will show a "not found" error. This is why storing the audio name or creator in your notes is helpful—you can search for similar sounds if the original disappears.
Is there a way to read audios from TikTok on PC?
TikTok's terms of service do not permit downloading audios directly from the platform on any device. Third-party read tools exist but violate TikTok's terms and may expose your account or device to security risks. Saving links and using the audio through TikTok's official app is the safe, supported method.
Can I create a playlist of audios on desktop?
TikTok does not have a playlist feature for audios on desktop or mobile. Your best option is to save videos using those audios and organize them into a private collection, or maintain a notes document with links to your favorite audio pages organized by category or mood.