GIFs are videos
Animated GIFs on X are stored as short videos, so they download as MP4 files.
SOCIAL MEDIA DOWNLOADS
Public posts only
X / Twitter Downloader
Get download links for videos, GIFs and images from public posts on X, formerly Twitter.
1 Post link
The link is sent to the download provider.
THREE SMALL STEPS
How to download a video from X (Twitter)
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Copy the post link
Open the post, tap Share, then Copy link. Both x.com and twitter.com links work.
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Request the media
Paste the link and request its media. Posts with several videos or images list each one.
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Save each file
Open the download links to save the videos, GIFs or images.
Good to know
Protected accounts
Posts from protected accounts, and posts that require logging in, cannot be downloaded.
Reposting rules
Reposting media you do not own can break X’s rules and copyright law. Share the original post when you can.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Why does a Twitter GIF download as an MP4 video?
X serves animated GIF posts as short video files. The download link therefore often points to an MP4, not a GIF image. This downloader saves the available file and does not convert that video back into a GIF.
Do short t.co links work?
Paste the full x.com or twitter.com link of the post for the best results. Short t.co links are not always resolved.
Can I download a video from a reply?
Yes. Replies have their own link: open the reply and copy its link.
Why does a post show several downloads?
Posts can contain up to four images or several videos, and each item gets its own download link.