How to Download TikTok Slideshows as MP4 Video
TikTok photo slideshows — those swiping carousels of pictures set to music — are some of the most-saved posts on the platform. The catch: TikTok's own save button often only saves the pictures, or saves them without the music. The fix is to download the slideshow as an MP4 video instead, which keeps the photos, the transitions, and the soundtrack together in one file. xi handles slideshow links exactly like regular video links, and it is free. Whether it is a photo dump, a before-and-after, or a story told in stills, the video version is the one worth keeping.
How to save a TikTok slideshow as video
- Open the TikTok slideshow post (the ones where photos swipe with music). Tap Share, then Copy link.
- Go to apiproai.com in your browser. No app to install, no account needed.
- Paste the slideshow link into the input box and press the download button. xi detects that the post is a slideshow and prepares it as a video file.
- Download the MP4. You now have the full slideshow — photos, transitions, and music — as a single video you can keep, share, or repost.
Tips for slideshow downloads
- A slideshow saved as MP4 keeps the background music. If you save photos individually through TikTok, the music is lost — video is the better format for slideshows.
- Slideshow videos can be longer and larger than typical TikToks, so give the download a few extra seconds on slower connections.
- The MP4 plays everywhere: your camera roll, WhatsApp, Instagram stories, or any video player. No special app required.
- If the creator deletes the slideshow or makes it private, the link stops working. Download posts you care about sooner rather than later.
- Respect the creator: slideshows are someone's photos. Keep them for personal use unless you have permission to share.
- Slideshow MP4s are ideal for reposting to Instagram Stories or WhatsApp Status, where video uploads are smoother than multi-photo posts.
- If you only want one photo from the slideshow, screenshot it from the downloaded video while paused — you get the full-resolution frame without TikTok's UI in the way.
- Slideshows with licensed commercial music sometimes download with the audio swapped or muted — that is TikTok's copyright handling on the original post, and re-downloading will not change it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download a TikTok slideshow with its music?
Yes. When you download the slideshow as an MP4 video through xi, the background music is included, unlike saving individual photos.
Why does TikTok only let me save the photos?
TikTok's built-in save treats slideshows as photo sets. A downloader that converts the post to video is the way to keep the music and motion together.
Is it free to download slideshows?
Yes — slideshow links are processed exactly like video links on xi: free, no signup, no app.
The slideshow link says it cannot be parsed. Why?
The usual reasons: the post was deleted, the account went private, or the link was copied incorrectly. Double-check the link and make sure the post is still public.
Can I download someone else's private slideshow?
No. Private posts cannot be accessed by any downloader. This applies to slideshows exactly as it does to videos.
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