How to Download Videos and GIFs from X (Twitter)

X shows a lot of video but gives you no way to save it. Whether it is a clip or an animated GIF, here is how to download it as an MP4 in the best quality — free and without an account.

There is no download button on X (formerly Twitter), even though video is some of the most-shared content on the platform. To keep a clip, you copy the post's link and run it through a downloader that pulls the video in every resolution X offers.

Step by step

1. Open the post on X that contains the video or GIF.
2. Tap the Share icon and choose Copy link.
3. Open the X (Twitter) downloader and paste the link.
4. Tap Download and pick the highest resolution for the best quality.

Downloading GIFs from X

Here is something many people do not realise: GIFs on X are not really GIFs — they are short, silent MP4 videos. That means they download exactly like any other video. Paste the post link and you will get the animation as a small MP4 file you can replay or share.

Choosing the right quality

X usually serves several resolutions for a single video — often from 1080p down to 240p. Higher resolution means a sharper picture but a bigger file. For most uses the top option is best; if you are on limited data, a lower resolution saves space.

What will not work

Videos from protected (locked) accounts require a login and approved access, so they cannot be downloaded. Only videos from public posts can be saved.