How to Download Twitter (X) Videos on iPhone, Android and PC
X (formerly Twitter) doesn’t give most people a download button, and Bookmark only saves the post inside the app. Here’s how to keep the actual video file, in HD, on any phone or computer.
1. Copy the post link
- In the X app (iPhone or Android): tap the share icon under the post, then Copy link.
- On a computer: click the post’s timestamp so it opens on its own page, then copy the address, for example
x.com/username/status/1234567890. Oldtwitter.comlinks work too.
2. Paste it into the downloader
Open the Twitter video downloader, paste the link (Ctrl + V or ⌘ + V on a computer) and tap Download.
3. Pick the quality
Every quality X stored is listed, and the best one is marked BEST. Tap it and the MP4 starts downloading.
Save a Twitter video to your iPhone camera roll
- Do the steps above in Safari. When asked, tap Download.
- Open the Files app › Downloads and tap the video.
- Tap the share icon › Save Video. It now shows in Photos, ready to share or edit.
Where the video goes on Android and PC
- Android: Files › Downloads, or the Download album in your Gallery or Google Photos.
- Windows PC or Mac: your Downloads folder. In Chrome or Edge, press Ctrl + J to see it.
Saving GIFs from X
X turns every GIF into a short MP4 video, so a GIF downloads as an MP4 that loops in any player. It plays everywhere, including WhatsApp and iMessage.
Do I need an app or extension?
No. Twitter video saver apps and browser extensions often come with ads or ask for broad permissions. This works in the browser you already have. X Premium subscribers may see a built-in Download option on some videos, but that’s only for videos the creator allows.
FAQ
Can I download videos from protected accounts?
No. Only posts from public accounts can be saved.
Does the person know I saved their video?
No. Downloading a public post sends no notification.
Why did my download fail?
The post may be deleted, from a protected account, or not contain a video. Our troubleshooting guide covers other fixes.
Respect creators: keep downloads for personal use and ask before reposting someone else’s video.
Ready to save it? Paste your link into the X (Twitter) Video Downloader.
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