How to Share a TikTok Video to Your Facebook Timeline

Sharing that perfect TikTok video to your Facebook timeline should be simple, but the best way to do it isn't always the most obvious. Whether you want to quickly share a link or upload a clean, watermark-free video for maximum engagement, you've got options. This guide breaks down every method step-by-step and covers the strategies to make your cross-platform sharing a success.

Why Share Your TikTok Videos on Facebook?

Before we get into the "how," let's quickly touch on the "why." Cross-posting your TikTok content to Facebook isn't just about getting more views, it's a smart strategy for building your brand and connecting with a broader community. Each platform has a unique audience and culture, and bridging that gap can pay off.

• Expand Your Reach: Your Facebook friends and followers are a distinct audience from your TikTok "For You" page viewers. Sharing your content exposes your videos to people - family members, old colleagues, community groups - who might never discover you on TikTok. It’s an easy way to tap into a network you’ve already built.
• Drive Traffic to Your TikTok Profile: Every share is a chance to funnel interested viewers from Facebook back to your TikTok account. A great video can be the perfect hook to convince someone to click "Follow" on a whole new platform, growing your following and audience on both.
• Maximize Your Content's Lifespan: You put time and effort into creating your TikToks. Why let them live on only one platform? Repurposing content on Facebook gives it a second life, extends its relevance, and ensures you get the most value out of every single video you create.
• Feed a Different Algorithm: Some videos just don't pop on TikTok for reasons outside of your control. The Facebook algorithm works differently and might favor content that the TikTok algorithm overlooked. Posting to both platforms gives your video two chances to go viral.

Method 1: Using the Direct "Share" Button

This is the fastest and most straightforward way to get your TikTok video onto your Facebook timeline. It's built right into the TikTok app and only takes a few taps. This method posts a link to your video, which generates a preview on Facebook. People will see the thumbnail and a caption, but they will need to click the link to be taken to TikTok to watch the full video.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Find Your Video: Open the TikTok app and navigate to the video you want to share. This can be one of your own videos from your profile or a video from another creator that you enjoyed.
2. Tap the Share Icon: On the right-hand side of the screen, you'll see a collection of icons (like, comment, save). Tap the arrow icon, which is the "Share" button.
3. Select Facebook from the Options: A menu will pop up with different sharing options. Look for the Facebook icon in the row of apps. Depending on your phone and recent activity, you may need to scroll to the right to find it. Tap the Facebook icon.
4. Customize Your Facebook Post: TikTok will automatically launch your Facebook app to the "Create Post" screen. The link to your TikTok video will already be included. Here, you have the opportunity to make a few important edits:
   • Add a Caption: Write something engaging that adds context for your Facebook audience. Ask a question, add a personal thought, or explain why you're sharing the video. Don't just rely on the TikTok caption.
   • Tag Friends: If the video features anyone you're friends with on Facebook, you can tag them here.
   • Set Your Audience: Use the dropdown menu at the top (it usually says "Public" or "Friends") to control who can see your post.
   • Add Your Location: If relevant, you can check in to a specific location.
5. Post It: Once you're happy with your caption and settings, tap the "Post" button in the top-right corner. The video link will appear on your timeline as a new post.

Pros and Cons of the Direct Share Method

Pros:

• It's incredibly fast and easy.
• It directly encourages traffic to your TikTok profile, which can help increase followers.
• It preserves the original sound and full TikTok experience.

Cons:

• It adds a layer of friction. Users must click away from Facebook to watch the video, and many won't.
• The content isn't "native" to Facebook, meaning it won't autoplay in the feed and may get less visibility from the Facebook algorithm.

Method 2: Download and Re-Upload Natively

If your goal is to get the most engagement - likes, comments, and shares - directly on Facebook, this is the best method. By downloading the video from TikTok and uploading it as a native video file to Facebook, you make it easier for people to watch. The video will autoplay in their feed, they won't have to leave the app, and Facebook's algorithm generally rewards native content with better reach.

Part 1: How to Download the TikTok Video

You have two options for downloading the video: one with the TikTok watermark and one without.

Downloading with the Watermark

This is the official, in-app method. The downloaded video will have the TikTok logo and your username watermark bouncing around the frame.

1. Find Your Video and Tap Share: Open the video you want, and tap the "Share" arrow just like in the first method.
2. Select "Save Video": In the second row of the share menu, look for a button with a downward arrow labeled "Save video." Tap it.
3. Check Your Camera Roll: The video will download directly to your phone's photo gallery or camera roll. It's now ready to be uploaded anywhere.

Downloading WITHOUT the Watermark (The Pro Move)

Sometimes, you want a cleaner look. Sharing a video without the TikTok watermark can make the content feel more professional and less like a repurposed ad for another platform. Social media platforms, including Meta's (Facebook and Instagram), have been known to subtly deprioritize content that contains visible watermarks from competitors.

1. Copy the Video Link: In TikTok, tap the "Share" arrow on the video. In the share menu, find and tap the "Copy link" option.
2. Use a Third-Party Downloader: You'll need an external tool for this step. There are dozens of apps and websites dedicated to this. On your phone or computer, search for a "TikTok video downloader without watermark" to find a reliable service.
3. Paste the Link and Download: On the downloader website or app, paste the link you copied from TikTok into the provided field. Follow their instructions to process and download the clean, watermark-free MP4 file to your device.

Part 2: How to Upload the Video to Facebook

Now that you have the video file saved to your device, sharing it on Facebook is simple.

1. Create a New Post: Open the Facebook app or website and start a new post by tapping "What's on your mind?"
2. Select "Photo/Video": Tap the option to add media to your post. This will open your device's gallery.
3. Choose the Video File: Find and select the TikTok video you just downloaded.
4. Write a New, Optimized Caption: Don't just copy and paste your TikTok caption. Craft a new one specifically for your Facebook audience. Facebook culture supports slightly longer, more descriptive text and questions that encourage discussion. For example, instead of just trending audio lyrics, you could write, "Had so much fun trying out the viral whipped coffee trend from TikTok! Have any of you tried it yet? Let me know how it turned out!"
5. Tap "Post": Review everything and hit "Post." Your video will now appear as a native Facebook video post.

Final Thoughts

You now know the two best methods to share your TikToks on your Facebook timeline. Use the direct share button for a quick post that drives traffic back to your TikTok profile, or take the extra minute to download and re-upload the video for better native engagement on Facebook. Both methods are great tools for expanding your content's reach.

Manually downloading and re-uploading content across different social channels can become a major time drain, which is exactly why we built Postbase. Since our platform was designed for today's short-form video world, we make it easy to upload a video once and schedule it to go live across TikTok, Facebook Reels, and Instagram all at once. It helps you keep your content consistent and reclaim all that time you'd otherwise spend juggling different apps.