Douyin (抖音) and TikTok are twin apps from ByteDance — the same algorithm, the same short-video format, but completely separate content libraries serving different markets. Douyin operates exclusively in China and features Chinese creators, trending challenges, and local entertainment. Like TikTok, Douyin stamps a watermark on every video you save through the native app. With Vid1080, you can download any public Douyin video as a clean, watermark-free MP4 in seconds.
Douyin vs. TikTok — What's the Difference?
Although Douyin and TikTok share the same parent company and core technology, they are completely siloed platforms. A video posted on Douyin does not appear on TikTok, and vice versa. Douyin launched in 2016, actually predating TikTok's international release. It has stricter content regulations under Chinese law, and its algorithm is tuned for a Chinese audience. Many Chinese celebrities, brands, and media companies maintain active Douyin accounts exclusively for their domestic fanbase, making Douyin a unique window into Chinese pop culture.
How to Get a Douyin Share Link
Inside the Douyin app, open the video you want to download. Tap the arrow (Share) icon on the right side of the screen. From the share sheet, tap "Copy Link" (复制链接). This places a short Douyin URL on your clipboard. If you're using Douyin on a desktop browser, simply copy the URL from the address bar. Both short links and full URLs are supported by Vid1080. Note that Douyin's short links typically start with v.douyin.com.
How to Download Douyin Videos Without Watermark
- 1Open the Douyin app and navigate to the video you want to save.
- 2Tap the Share icon and choose "Copy Link" (复制链接).
- 3Open [Vid1080](/) in your browser on any device.
- 4Paste the Douyin video link into the URL input box.
- 5Tap or click Download and wait for Vid1080 to process the request.
- 6Choose from available quality options (typically 720p or 1080p).
- 7Save the watermark-free MP4 file to your phone or computer.
Types of Douyin Content Worth Downloading
- Viral dance and lip-sync challenges unique to the Chinese market
- Street food and restaurant tour videos from Chinese cities
- Chinese comedy sketches and short drama series
- Celebrity clips and behind-the-scenes entertainment content
- Educational content including language learning and history shorts
- Traditional crafts, calligraphy, and cultural heritage videos
Why Douyin's Watermark Gets Added and How Vid1080 Removes It
Every Douyin video saved through the official app gets a watermark overlay displaying the Douyin logo, the creator's username handle, and sometimes a QR code. This is ByteDance's way of driving platform attribution when content spreads across social media. The watermark is not baked into the original video file — it's applied during the native download process. Vid1080 accesses the original, unmodified video stream directly from Douyin's CDN, bypassing the watermarking step entirely. The result is a clean HD video file with no logos or overlays.