How to Call the TikTok Video API
Simple REST API endpoint. Just make a GET request with your API key and get structured data back.
GETCode Examples
cURL
curl -X GET 'https://api.parseium.com/v1/tiktok-video?url=https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'TypeScript
const response = await fetch(`https://api.parseium.com/v1/tiktok-video?url=https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890&api_key=${process.env.PARSEIUM_API_KEY}`, {
method: 'GET',
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);Python
import requests
import os
api_key = os.environ['PARSEIUM_API_KEY']
response = requests.get(
f'https://api.parseium.com/v1/tiktok-video?url=https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890&api_key={api_key}'
)
data = response.json()
print(data)Query Parameters
Pass parameters in the URL query string:
url=https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890Response Schema
The API returns structured JSON data with the following schema:
{
"video_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"desc": {
"type": "string"
},
"create_time": {
"type": "string"
},
"create_time_utc": {
"type": "string"
},
"author_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"author_unique_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"author_nickname": {
"type": "string"
},
"author_verified": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"author_sec_uid": {
"type": "string"
},
"author_signature": {
"type": "string"
},
"view_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"like_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"comment_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"share_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"collect_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"repost_count": {
"type": "number"
},
"duration": {
"type": "number"
},
"width": {
"type": "number"
},
"height": {
"type": "number"
},
"ratio": {
"type": "string"
},
"bitrate": {
"type": "number"
},
"play_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"download_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"cover_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"dynamic_cover_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"music_id": {
"type": "string"
},
"music_title": {
"type": "string"
},
"music_author": {
"type": "string"
},
"music_original": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"music_duration": {
"type": "number"
},
"music_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"mentions": [
{
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"name": {
"type": "string"
}
}
],
"hashtags": [
{
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"name": {
"type": "string"
},
"text": {
"type": "string"
}
}
],
"video_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"share_url": {
"type": "string"
},
"private_account": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"download_setting": {
"type": "number"
},
"duet_enabled": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"stitch_enabled": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"is_ad": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"is_top": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"region": {
"type": "string"
},
"diversification_id": {
"type": "number"
},
"suggested_words": [
{
"word": {
"type": "string"
}
}
]
}Need more details? Check out our full API documentation for authentication, error handling, rate limits, and advanced options.
Use Cases for TikTok Video
See how developers use this API in production applications.
Content Analysis
Analyze viral videos, track engagement metrics, and understand what makes content successful on TikTok.
Trend Tracking
Monitor trending videos, hashtags, and music to stay ahead of social media trends.
Video Archiving
Download and archive TikTok videos for research, backup, or content preservation.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Every API call to TikTok Video costs 1 credit
Choose a plan based on your monthly usage. All plans include access to all APIs.
~150,000 API calls/mo
- 150,000 credits/month
- Email support
- 1,000 requests/day
- Priority processing
~700,000 API calls/mo
- 700,000 credits/month
- Priority support
- 10,000 requests/day
- Advanced features
~3,000,000 API calls/mo
- 3M credits/month
- Dedicated support
- Unlimited requests
- Custom integrations
Need more? Check out our full pricing page for enterprise options and custom plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the TikTok Video API.
What video data is included?
Full video metadata (ID, description, timestamps), engagement stats (views, likes, comments, shares), author info (ID, username, verification), media URLs (play, download, cover), music details, hashtags, and privacy settings.
Can I download the video?
Yes, the API provides both play and download URLs. Note that URLs expire after some time and download availability depends on the creator's settings.
Can I get data from private videos?
The API only returns data for publicly accessible videos. Private videos or videos from private accounts cannot be accessed.
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