I built a TikTok downloader that actually shows you what you're getting, any feedback?

I had the same issues with TikTok downloaders, they all share the same wrapper, full of ads, half of them don't give the HD version even when they say they do.

I built my own, right now it:

  1. Shows every version of the video that can be downloaded
  2. Downloads the original file the creator uploaded
  3. Tells you when the original isn't available and gives the best encode instead
  4. No misleading HD buttons

I'm planning to expand to Instagram and Youtube if people find this useful.
some honest criticism would be great! The website name is truerip .cc

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