To organize your saved TikTok videos into custom folders, TikTok uses a feature called "Collections." This allows you to categorize your favorite content for easy access.
Creating and managing these collections is a straightforward process that helps declutter your saved videos and allows you to group them by theme, interest, or any other criteria you choose.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating TikTok Collections
Here's how you can create new collections and add videos to them:
- Access Your Profile: Open the TikTok app and tap the "Profile" icon located in the bottom right corner of your screen.
- Navigate to Saved Videos: On your profile page, look for and select the bookmark icon (often resembling a ribbon or flag). This is where all your saved videos are stored.
- Start a New Collection: Within your saved videos, you'll see a tab labeled "Collections." Tap on it, then select "Create new collection" (or similar wording like a "+" icon).
- Name Your Folder: A prompt will appear asking you to name your new collection. Type a descriptive name for this folder (e.g., "Recipe Ideas," "Dance Tutorials," "Funny Skits"), then tap "Next."
- Select Videos to Add: You'll now see a list of your saved TikTok videos. Tap the circle located on each video you wish to include in your newly created custom collection. You can select multiple videos at once.
- Confirm Addition: Once you've selected all the desired videos, tap "Add videos" to finalize the process.
Your new collection, acting as a folder, is now created with the chosen videos inside it.
Managing Your TikTok Collections
Once you've created collections, you can easily manage them:
- Adding More Videos: To add more videos to an existing collection, go to your saved videos (bookmark icon), then select the "Collections" tab. Tap on the specific collection you want to edit, and you should see an option to "Add videos" or a "+" icon to select more.
- Renaming Collections: You can typically long-press on a collection or tap the three-dot menu next to it to find options like "Rename collection."
- Deleting Collections: If a collection is no longer needed, you can delete it from the same management menu. Deleting a collection does not delete the actual videos; they will remain in your general saved videos if you haven't unsaved them.
- Privacy Settings: Collections are generally private by default, meaning only you can see them. TikTok occasionally tests features that allow public collections, but the core functionality remains for personal organization.
Why Use TikTok Collections?
- Enhanced Organization: Quickly find specific videos without scrolling through all your saved content.
- Content Curation: Group videos by genre, topic, or even mood, making it easier to revisit content for inspiration or entertainment.
- Personalized Experience: Tailor your saved content to reflect your interests and viewing habits, improving your overall TikTok experience.
By utilizing the "Collections" feature, you transform your saved TikToks from a disorganized feed into a neatly categorized library, much like using folders on a computer or phone.
