TikTok allows users to save video drafts before posting them. This enables creators to edit and perfect their videos before publishing. However, drafts can quickly accumulate and take up storage space. Here is a guide on how to clear and delete TikTok drafts.
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What are TikTok Drafts?
TikTok drafts are unfinished videos that are saved in the app but not published yet. After creating a video, users can choose to save it as a draft instead of immediately posting it.
Benefits of drafts:
- Allows editing over multiple sessions before finalizing the video
- Enables scheduling videos for future posting
- Saves incomplete videos to finish later
- Creates a backlog of premade content
Drafts are only visible to the creator and do not appear on their profile or feed.
How to Save Videos as Drafts
Follow these simple steps to save a video as a draft on TikTok:
- Tap the “+” icon to open the camera
- Record a new video or upload an existing one
- Edit the video as desired by adding effects, text, etc.
- On the posting screen, tap “Drafts” (bottom left corner)
- The video will now be saved as a draft under your profile
Locating and Viewing Drafts
To access your draft videos in TikTok:
- Tap your profile icon (bottom right)
- Select “Drafts” on your profile page
- This will display all saved draft videos
- Tap any video to open the editor and view the full draft
Note: Drafts are only stored locally on your device and not on TikTok’s servers.
How to Clear All Drafts
Follow these steps to permanently delete all draft videos on your TikTok account:
- Open your TikTok profile and select “Drafts”
- Tap “Select” (top right corner)
- Choose “Select All” >> all drafts will be checked
- Tap “Delete” at the bottom
- Confirm deletion by tapping “Delete” again
Warning: This action is irreversible, so be certain before deleting all drafts.
How to Delete Specific Drafts
To remove only certain TikTok draft videos rather than all of them:
- Go to your “Drafts” folder under your TikTok profile
- Tap “Select” (top right)
- Tap each video you want to delete (red checkmark will appear)
- After selecting all unwanted drafts, tap “Delete”
- Confirm the deletion by tapping “Delete” again
This will remove only the chosen draft videos, keeping all other drafts safe.
Tips for Managing TikTok Drafts
- Review old drafts regularly and delete unwanted ones
- Use drafts to batch create videos for consistent posting
- Download important drafts before deleting TikTok
- Avoid draft buildup by posting more regularly
- Delete drafts after posting to declutter profile
Remember: Drafts occupy device storage space, so clearing them occasionally helps free up room for new videos.
What Happens When You Delete TikTok?
If you delete the TikTok app from your device, all saved draft videos will be erased with it. Unlike posts, drafts are not stored on TikTok’s servers and exist only locally on your phone or tablet.
So before uninstalling TikTok, first save any drafts you want to keep by:
- Downloading to device storage
- Posting as private videos
- Exporting drafts to camera roll
Otherwise, they cannot be recovered after deleting the app.
In summary, TikTok’s drafting feature lets creators properly edit and plan their videos before releasing them. But drafts can quickly build up and consume device storage. By regularly reviewing and deleting unwanted drafts, users can maintain organized video profiles and free up space for fresh content creation.
