Delete a video from your own profile

Open TikTok and go to your profile by tapping the person icon at the bottom right. Find the video you want to remove and tap it to open it. Tap the three dots in the bottom right corner of the video — this opens a menu with options including "Delete". Tap "Delete" and confirm when TikTok asks if you're sure. The video disappears from your profile when ready, though it may take a few minutes to stop appearing in feeds or search results.

If you have many videos, you can also delete from your profile page without opening each one. Go to your profile, find the video, and swipe left on it (on mobile) or hover over it and tap the three dots that appear. Select "Delete" from the menu. Either method removes the video permanently — TikTok does not keep deleted videos in a trash folder you can recover from later.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleted videos are removed from your profile when ready and cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it before confirming.
  • You can delete a video by opening it and tapping the three-dot menu, or by swiping left on the video from your profile page.
  • Deleted videos may still appear in other people's feeds or search results for a few minutes while TikTok's system updates.
  • If you want to hide a video without deleting it, you can make it private so only you can see it, or unpublish it as a draft.

Hide a video instead of deleting it

If you're not sure whether you want to keep a video permanently, you have options besides deletion. Open the video, tap the three dots, and select "Private" — this hides the video from everyone except you. The video stays on your account and in your drafts, but no one else can find it or watch it. You can change it back to public later if you change your mind.

Another option is to unpublish the video. Tap the three dots and select "Unpublish" — this removes it from your profile and feeds without deleting it. The video moves to your drafts as a saved post. You can republish it to your profile at any time, or delete it later if you decide you don't want it.

What happens after you delete

When you delete a video, it stops appearing on your profile page right away. However, the video may still show up in other people's feeds, in search results, or in the "For You" page for a few minutes while TikTok updates its systems. If someone already saved or shared your video, they will still have access to their copy — deleting your original does not remove copies other people have made.

TikTok does not notify other users that you deleted a video. If someone had commented on it or liked it, those interactions disappear from your notifications, but the person who commented or liked it may still see their own activity in their history.

Delete videos on a computer

You can also delete videos from TikTok's website on a computer. Go to TikTok.com and log in to your account. Click on your profile icon in the top right, then click "Creator Studio" or go directly to your profile. Find the video you want to delete, hover over it, and click the three dots that appear. Select "Delete" and confirm. The process is the same as on mobile — the video is permanently removed and cannot be recovered.

The computer version works the same way as the mobile app: once you confirm deletion, the video is gone when ready from your profile. You may still see it in search results or other feeds for a few minutes while the system catches up, just as you would on mobile.

Bulk delete or manage multiple videos

TikTok does not have a built-in tool to delete multiple videos at once. If you want to remove many videos, you will need to delete them one at a time using the three-dot menu. This takes longer with a large account, but it ensures you only remove the videos you actually want gone.

If you want to clean up your profile without deleting individual videos, consider making older videos private instead. This hides them from public view while keeping them on your account. You can then decide later whether to delete them or make them public again. Private videos do not appear on your profile to other users, so your page shows only the content you want visible.

Reasons to delete a video

People delete videos for different reasons. You might remove a video because it has low views or engagement, because you changed your mind about the content, because it contains personal information you no longer want public, or because you want to change the overall feel of your profile. Deleting old videos does not hurt your account or reduce your follower count — it only affects what appears on your profile page.

If a video is getting negative comments or unwanted attention, deleting it stops new comments from appearing, but people who already saw it may have saved or shared it. If you are concerned about harassment or abuse, you can also report comments or block users instead of deleting the video itself. Reporting gives TikTok a chance to review the content and take action if it violates their rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a deleted video back?

No. Once you delete a video on TikTok, it is permanently removed and cannot be recovered. TikTok does not keep deleted videos in a trash folder or recovery system. If you think you might want the video later, make it private or unpublish it instead of deleting it.

Will deleting a video affect my follower count or account?

Deleting a video does not change your follower count, account status, or standing with TikTok. It only removes that specific video from your profile and from public feeds. Your account remains active and unaffected.

What if someone already downloaded or shared my video before I deleted it?

Deleting your original video does not remove copies that other people have downloaded or shared. If someone saved your video or posted it elsewhere, they still have access to it. Deleting only removes your version from TikTok.

How long does it take for a deleted video to disappear from search results?

Most deleted videos stop appearing in search results and feeds within a few minutes, but it can take longer depending on how widely the video was shared. If a video was very popular, it may take several minutes to fully disappear from all feeds and recommendations.

Can I delete videos from someone else's profile?

No. You can only delete videos from your own account. If you want to report a video from another user that violates TikTok's rules, you can tap the three dots on their video and select "Report" instead of deleting it.