TikTok drafts are unfinished videos saved within the application for later editing and posting. These drafts are stored locally on the device and are not automatically backed up to the user’s TikTok account or cloud storage. Consequently, transferring to a new phone without proper planning risks losing these unposted creations.
Safeguarding these works-in-progress is crucial for content creators who value their creative process and avoid re-recording footage. Preserving drafts enables consistent content creation without interruptions, which fosters audience engagement and brand growth. Losing drafts necessitates restarting projects from scratch, consuming time and potentially diminishing the original creative spark.