On TikTok desktop, open your profile, hit Favorites (bookmark), then open Collections to view and manage saved folders.
Intro
TikTok’s web app now mirrors key tools from mobile, including Collections. If you save lots of clips for recipes, workouts, or editing tricks, finding those folders on a computer keeps everything tidy and fast. Below is the exact path, smart tweaks, and fixes when things don’t match your screen.
Find Collections On TikTok Web: Desktop Steps
Use this straight path once you’re signed in at TikTok.com:
- Click your profile picture at the top right to open your profile page.
- On your profile, select the bookmark icon labeled Favorites.
- Inside Favorites, choose Collections to see your folders.
- Click any folder to open the saved videos inside.
Tip: If you pin Favorites in a browser bookmark, you can land there in one click after logging in.
What Collections Are (And What They Aren’t)
Collections are folders for Favorites. They group bookmarked videos you saved while browsing. They don’t change likes, comments, or follows, and they’re not the same as creator Playlists, which organize your own public posts into a series viewers can watch in order. Playlists sit on your profile’s posts tab; Collections live under Favorites and hold videos you saved from across TikTok.
Why This Lives Under Favorites
You can only add a post to a folder after you bookmark it. That’s why the folders live one layer down under the bookmark icon. You’ll see tabs such as Videos, Sounds, Effects, and the section for your folders. If you’re new to the feature, your first stop shows all saved clips in one stream until you create your first folder.
Create A New Folder From Desktop
- Look for a Create collection button or plus icon near your folders grid.
- Give the folder a clear name, like Meal Prep or Motion Presets.
- Add saved videos to it. On desktop, the Add button may appear inside the folder or on each video card.
- Rename as needed; the options sit in the three-dot menu.
Add Videos While Browsing
When you watch a clip on desktop, you can bookmark it from the video page. After you save, a prompt can offer Move to collection. If you don’t see that, head back to Favorites, open Collections, and file it from there. Small UI shifts roll out in stages, so the button may sit in the overflow menu on some accounts.
Public Or Private Folders
By default, saved folders lean private. Some accounts now see a toggle to make a folder viewable by others. That toggle sits in the folder settings. If you plan to share a folder, skim the contents first and remove any clips you saved only as temporary notes.
Collections Vs Playlists: Know The Difference
- Purpose: Folders hold saved posts you didn’t create; Playlists bundle your own public posts.
- Location: Folders sit under Favorites; Playlists live on the posts tab and in TikTok Studio.
- Visibility: Folders can be private or shareable on some accounts; Playlists are visible when they contain public posts.
- Workflow: Folders are for research and inspiration; Playlists are for packaging a series.
Fast Keyboard Moves On Desktop
- Open profile: click your avatar, then Profile.
- Jump to search: press / to focus the site search bar, then type.
- Browser speed: use Ctrl or Cmd + D to bookmark the Favorites page.
Troubleshoot: Folders Missing On Computer
- Confirm you’re on your profile page, not Home.
- Click the bookmark icon labeled Favorites rather than the Likes tab.
- Refresh the page and sign out/in.
- Try another browser or an incognito window.
- Clear cache and storage for TikTok.com and reload.
- Create at least one folder on the phone, then reload desktop.
- If you still don’t see the section, manage folders on the phone and view saved clips on desktop until it arrives.
Organize Like A Pro
Name folders by task: To Film, Edit Ideas, Hook Lines, Transitions, Color Recipes, Meal Prep, Form Cues. Keep names short so tiles don’t truncate on the grid. Prune weekly; merge tiny folders; split bulky ones by theme. Move duplicates out—if a clip fits two buckets, choose the one you’ll open next week.
Speed Filing Flow
- While browsing, tap the bookmark on posts worth saving.
- Once a day, open Favorites on desktop and file those saves into folders.
- Keep one Inbox folder for new saves you haven’t sorted yet.
- Archive reference-only clips into a Read Later style folder to keep work folders clean.
Share Or Keep Private
If your account shows the Share toggle in a folder, you can send a link so others can view it. This works well for brand moodboards, team kits, or recipe roundups. When sharing, avoid clips with regional playback limits. When privacy matters, keep the toggle off so only you can see the folder.
What If You Don’t See The Same Buttons?
TikTok updates the web app often. Navigation can move from a sidebar to a top bar, and labels can shift. The route to folders stays the same: Profile page, then Favorites, then Collections. If labels differ, look for the bookmark icon on your profile and open the section that lists your saved items by type.
Desktop Vs Phone: When Each Works Best
- Desktop shines for sorting lots of saves, renaming folders, and skimming thumbnails faster with a mouse.
- Phone is still best for saving on the fly and filing during playback.
- Use both. Save wherever you are; sort when you sit down.
Export Ideas From Your Folders
Need to move research off TikTok? Open a folder and copy links into a notes app or a spreadsheet. Keep the creator handle and a one-line reason you saved the clip. Over time, your sheet becomes a searchable index you control.
Rules And Safety Notes
- Saved folders do not reupload content; they point to original posts.
- If a creator deletes a post or sets it to private, it leaves your folder view.
- If your account is private, others can’t see your Playlists or public profile folders.
- Avoid saving sensitive clips to folders you plan to share.
Where The Path Lives In The New Desktop Layout
TikTok refreshed the web layout with a repositioned nav bar and a floating player. The route to your folders lives in that profile area as described above, even when panels shift. On some screens the label shows Collections in a tab row; on others it appears as a tile within Favorites. The bookmark icon is your anchor on both.
Compact Step-By-Step
- Log in at TikTok.com.
- Click your avatar, then Profile.
- Click Favorites.
- Open Collections.
- Choose a folder.
Table: Paths And Tips
| Where To Click | Desktop Path | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Folders | Profile → Favorites → Collections | Use a bookmark to jump back fast |
| Phone | Profile → Favorites → Collections | File during playback from the share sheet |
| Playlists | Profile → Posts tab or Studio → Playlist | Bundles your own public posts |
Common UI Differences You Might See
- Some accounts show Favorites as a text tab; others show only the bookmark icon.
- The Collections switch can be a button, a tab, or a tile.
- On wide monitors, the grid fills many columns; on smaller windows, tiles stack.
Quick Checklist Before You Blame A Bug
- Logged in on the right account?
- Using the latest desktop browser?
- Any content filter or restricted mode on the account?
- Using a VPN that loads a regional variant of the site?
- Any blockers hiding buttons?
When Collections Still Won’t Show
If your region or account tier hasn’t received the web toggle yet, use this workaround:
- File and rename folders on the phone.
- On desktop, open Favorites and use search to surface saved clips.
- Keep a tiny index in a note with folder names and short links so you can jump fast on desktop.
Related Features You’ll See Nearby
- Favorites: The master list that holds everything you saved.
- Playlists: Series of your own posts. Viewers watch them in sequence on your profile. Creation lives in TikTok Studio.
- Series: A paywalled bundle of your videos for eligible creators.
Light Maintenance That Pays Off
- Cap folders around 200 clips. Split once they feel heavy.
- Use emoji as a quick visual tag.
- Pin high-value folders by renaming with a leading character, like !Hooks or #ClientA.
Security And Account Hygiene
- Log out on shared computers.
- Use a password manager and two-step verification.
- Review connected apps in your account settings twice a year.
- Clear cache if thumbnails stop loading in the folders grid.
Source Notes
TikTok detailed its refreshed desktop web app and the addition of Collections in a February 27, 2025 Newsroom post. For creators who package their own videos into watchable sets, the Playlists help page shows where that tool lives in TikTok Studio. Both links open in a new tab for quick reference.
Final Path Reminder
Once more, the path on a computer is straightforward: open your profile, select Favorites, then open the folders section.