Download X (Twitter) videos
Paste a link to a post with a video or GIF from X - get an MP4. Supports both the new x.com and old twitter.com addresses.
Supports x.com · twitter.com · videos and GIFs
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What can SaveVid download from X / Twitter?
Here's the honest rundown so you don't waste time on links that simply can't be downloaded.
Can download
- Videos in public posts
- Animated GIFs - downloaded as MP4
- Both the new
x.comand oldtwitter.com - Extract the audio as MP3
- Posts with multiple videos
Can't download
- Posts from protected (locked) accounts
- Spaces - live audio rooms
- Videos sent via direct message
- Posts that were deleted
- Sensitive content requiring sign-in for age verification
How to get a X / Twitter link
It only takes a few seconds - just follow the steps for the device you're on.
On mobile
Open the post → tap Share (the arrow) under it → choose Copy link.
On desktop
Click the post to open it on its own, then copy the address bar - like x.com/username/status/number.
A note on addresses
Twitter was renamed to X, but both addresses work. You don't need to change old links to x.com.
Quality and formats
| Option | Format | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Highest quality | MP4 | Archiving, re-editing, big-screen viewing |
| Lower quality | MP4 | Quick sharing, saving space |
| Audio only | MP3 320kbps | Grab the video's audio |
X usually stores videos at several quality levels. For long videos, the system may need to merge segments before you download - a few seconds' wait is normal.
X / Twitter download FAQ
Why does a GIF download as MP4?
Because X doesn't store real GIFs - it converts them all to MP4 video to save space. What you see as a GIF is actually a short looping video.
Can I download Spaces (live audio rooms)?
No. Spaces are live audio with their own mechanism and aren't supported yet.
What about posts from protected accounts?
Can't be downloaded. That content only shows to followers the account owner has approved.
Do old twitter.com links still work?
Yes. You can paste twitter.com or x.com links - the system accepts both.
Can I download a video in a reply?
Yes, as long as the reply is public. Copy the link of the reply containing the video, not the original post.
Other platforms
Same paste box - SaveVid detects the platform automatically.
Download videos and GIFs from X (Twitter)
X - the new name for Twitter - is where news spreads fastest, and also where content disappears fastest. An important documentary clip, an interview, a sports moment can be deleted at any time. If you want to keep it, downloading is the surest way.
SaveVid handles both videos and animated GIFs in public posts. Paste the post link - x.com or twitter.com both work - then pick a quality to download.
Why does a GIF download as an MP4 file?
This is a common question. X doesn't actually store animations as real GIFs. When you upload a GIF, the system converts it into a short looping MP4 - to make the file much lighter and faster to load. What you see as a "GIF" has been a video all along, so downloading gives you the original format X stores.
What can't be downloaded
Posts from protected (locked) accounts only show to approved followers, so a guest-access tool won't see them. Spaces - live audio rooms - aren't supported either because they use a completely different playback mechanism than regular video.
Do old twitter.com links still work?
Yes. After renaming to X, the company kept twitter.com active and redirects it to x.com. Whatever format you paste, the tool accepts it - no need to edit links manually.
Archiving and copyright
Saving news videos for personal reference is reasonable. But when reposting to your own page, credit the source clearly - it respects the filmmaker and avoids copyright trouble. For journalistic content, many outlets have their own rules about reuse.
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