What’s Inside Your TikTok Archive? (Full Breakdown & Guide)
When you request your TikTok data export, you’re not just getting your videos – you’re downloading a complete copy of your activity, messages, profile details, and more. But what does that actually look like?
This article walks you through the contents of your TikTok archive, explains the file structure, and shows you how to view, store, and manage your personal data.
✅ Why Review Your TikTok Archive?
There are several reasons to check what’s inside your TikTok data:
- 📥 Backup your account content before deletion
- 👀 See what TikTok stores about you
- 💬 Access old messages and comments
- 🧠 Understand your digital footprint
- 🔍 Use data for analytics or archiving
Your archive belongs to you – and it’s worth knowing what’s in it.
📁 What You’ll Receive – The ZIP Archive
Once your export is ready (after 1–3 days), TikTok will send you a downloadable ZIP file containing your full data archive.
📍 Tip: Use WinZip to unzip the archive and pCloud to store it securely.
🗂️ TikTok Archive: Folder Structure & File Types
Here’s what you can expect inside the ZIP file:
👤 Profile_Info.txt
Basic details like:
- Username & display name
- Email address & phone number
- Bio and profile photo
- Linked accounts
- Date of registration
🗨️ Comments.txt
All the comments you’ve posted on other videos, including:
- Comment text
- Timestamp
- Link to the original video (if still available)
💬 Direct_Messages.txt
Messages exchanged with other users:
- Conversation history
- User IDs
- Message timestamps
- Message content (in plain text)
📌 Note: Only text is included – not shared media.
🕵️ Login_History.txt
Your access log:
- Devices used
- IP addresses
- Login dates and times
- Locations (approximate)
🎬 Video_Activity.txt
Contains:
- Uploaded video metadata (titles, descriptions, dates)
- Visibility (public, private, deleted)
- Likes, shares, comments per video
📄 App_Activity.txt
General usage data:
- Likes and interactions
- Search history
- Settings changes
- Language & region info
🧾 TXT vs. JSON Format – What’s the Difference?
When requesting your archive, TikTok lets you choose between:
| Format | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | Clean, easy-to-read text files | Most users |
| JSON | Structured, technical format | Developers / data analysts |
👉 For most people, TXT is the better choice.
You can open it in any text editor or browser.
🔧 How to Open and Organize Your Archive
To open and manage your TikTok archive, we recommend the following tools:
✅ WinZip
Extract the ZIP file and browse all folders easily – ideal for both desktop and mobile.
✅ pCloud
Store your TikTok data securely in the cloud – 10 GB free, encrypted and accessible anywhere.
✅ EaseUS
For users who want to automate backups or sync TikTok data with other local drives.
🔐 Important: Keep Your Data Safe
Your archive contains personal and private information, including your email, messages, and usage history.
Security Tips:
- Store the archive in a secure cloud service (e.g. pCloud)
- Avoid sharing the ZIP file
- Delete local copies after uploading
- Never give your TikTok login to third-party tools or fake exporters
📌 Summary
Your TikTok archive contains far more than just videos – it’s a full snapshot of your identity, activity, and personal interactions on the platform.
Knowing what’s inside gives you power over your digital life.
🔘 Download Your TikTok Data →
🔐 Store it with pCloud and unzip it using WinZip