TikTok Photo Mode — commonly called TikTok slideshows — is a format that lets creators share multiple photos set to music, similar to an Instagram carousel but with automatic scrolling and audio. Saving these slideshows requires a different approach than saving regular TikTok videos.
What Is a TikTok Slideshow?
- 2-35 static photos that auto-scroll
- A background music track
- Optional text overlays on individual slides
When you encounter a TikTok that swipes through photos automatically with music, that's a Photo Mode post.
How to Download TikTok Slideshows
Option 1: Save as a Video (All Photos Combined)
Our TikTok Video Saver can process TikTok Photo Mode posts and deliver them as a compiled video with the photos shown sequentially with the background music.
Steps: 1. Copy the TikTok slideshow URL (Share then Copy link in TikTok app) 2. Go to indirici.net/tiktok-video-saver 3. Paste and click Save 4. Download the compiled MP4
Option 2: Save the Audio from the Slideshow
If you want just the background music from a TikTok slideshow: 1. Copy the TikTok URL 2. Go to indirici.net/tiktok-audio-saver 3. Paste and select MP3 4. Download the audio track
Option 3: Screenshot Individual Slides
For saving specific photos from the slideshow: 1. Open the TikTok and let it scroll to the slide you want 2. Take a screenshot (power + volume down on Android, side button + volume up on iPhone) 3. The screenshot captures the full-screen photo
Why TikTok Slideshows Are Harder to Save
Unlike video posts which are stored as a single MP4 file, TikTok Photo Mode posts store each photo as a separate image file and the audio as a separate track. This means there's no single file to download — the slideshow is assembled on-the-fly by TikTok's player.
TikTok Slideshow vs Regular TikTok Video
| Feature | Slideshow (Photo Mode) | Regular Video |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Multiple photos | Single video |
| Saved as | Compiled MP4 | MP4 |
| Audio | Separate background track | Embedded audio |
| Download ease | Moderate | Easy |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save TikTok slideshows without a TikTok account? Yes. Our tool works with public TikTok posts without requiring any TikTok account.
Does the saved file include the background music? When saved as a compiled MP4, yes. When saving audio separately using our TikTok Audio Saver, you get just the music track as MP3.
Conclusion
Saving TikTok slideshows in 2026 is possible, though slightly more involved than saving regular TikTok videos. Use our TikTok Video Saver to get the compiled video version, or our TikTok Audio Saver to extract just the music. Free, no watermark, works on all devices.