How to Download Twitter (X) Videos on iPhone, Android and PC
X (formerly Twitter) doesn’t have a download button for videos. The good news: saving a video from a public post takes less than a minute with a downloader, and you can choose the quality.
Step 1: Copy the post link
- Open the post that contains the video.
- Tap the Share icon under the post.
- Tap Copy link.
Both x.com/…/status/… and twitter.com/…/status/… links work.
Step 2: Paste it into the downloader
Open the Twitter (X) video downloader, paste the link and press Download.
Step 3: Pick a size
X stores each video in several sizes. You’ll see all of them, for example:
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1080p | Full-quality copy, big screens |
| 720p | Good quality, smaller file |
| 360p or lower | Quick sharing on WhatsApp, saving data |
The sizes offered depend on what the original upload contains.
Can I download GIFs from X?
Yes. X turns GIFs into short MP4 videos, so they download exactly like videos. If you need a real .gif file, you can convert the MP4 with any free video-to-GIF converter.
Why didn’t it work?
- The account is protected (private).
- The post was deleted.
- The video is a YouTube link or other embed shared in the post — only videos uploaded to X itself can be saved.