How to Download Videos from Twitter on Mobile & Desktop

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User-friendly ways to save videos from X so you can play them offline
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Did you find an amazing video on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, that you’d like to save so you can watch it even when you’re not online? While there’s no built-in way to download videos directly from X, we’ve found several third-party workarounds you can use. In this article, we’ll explain how to save videos from X to your iPhone, iPad, Android device, or PC or Mac computer.

Things You Should Know

  • You can download X videos using third-party video downloader apps on iPhone or Android .
  • Use iPhone's Shortcuts app to download videos directly from the X platform app.
  • Websites like SSSTwitter and TwitterVid make it easy to download videos onto your desktop.
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Using Mobile Apps (iPhone & Android)

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  1. There are several apps in the App Store (iPhone and iPad) and the Google Play Store (Android devices) that claim to let you save videos from X. Open the app store on your phone or tablet and search for “X/Twitter video download” to see a few options.
    • Before selecting an app, check the reviews. Some of these apps require you to pay after downloading a certain number of videos, others are glitchy and need to be reinstalled frequently, and some no longer work.
    • Some of the most popular options in the Apple App Store include TW Save, TweetSave, and Video Saver PRO. We tested the TW Save app for this article.
    • Unfortunately, some users report that the popular Download Twitter Videos app for Android no longer works. Some alternative options include Downloader for Twitter (Alpha App Team), Video Downloader for Twitter, and TwiTake.
    • If you're using an Android, you may also be able to download Twitter videos using one of the video downloaders recommended for desktop users.
  2. To use most of these apps, you’ll need to copy and paste the URL of the video you want to download from X. To do this:
    • Open the X app and navigate to the Tweet with the video you want to save.
    • Tap the
      iPhone Share
      Share icon at the bottom right corner of the Tweet.
    • Select Copy Link .
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  3. Open the downloader app and tap (or tap and hold, on an Android) on the field where you need to paste in the link to the Tweet. In the toolbar that pops up, tap Paste .
    • Some apps, like TW Save, have a Paste From Clipboard button.
  4. Depending on the app, this button may be called Save , Download , or something similar. Tap the button to begin downloading the video to your phone or tablet.
    • You will need to give the app permission to access your photos.
    • Once the video is downloaded, look for it in your photo gallery.
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On iPhone (Shortcuts Method)

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  1. Shortcuts is a built-in app on iPhones and iPads running iOS 12 and later. You can use Shortcuts for all kinds of hacks and workarounds on your iOS device, including downloading videos from X. If you’re using iOS 14 or earlier, you’ll need to change some settings associated with the Shortcuts app first. Open your
    iPhone Settings App Icon
    Settings app to get started.
    • If your iPhone is running iOS 15 or later, you can skip this step.
    • Scroll down in Settings until you see Shortcuts . Tap it to open a new menu screen.
    • Toggle on the
      iPhone Switch On Icon
      button next to Allow Untrusted Shortcuts .
  2. In any browser on your iPhone, visit this link . This will take you to the page for the Twitter Video Downloader Shortcut (TVDL v3.1).
  3. It’s a blue button located at the bottom of the page.
  4. A new page will open up with a blue Add Shortcut button. When you tap it, the Shortcuts app will open, and you’ll see the new Shortcut at the top of the list.
  5. Launch the X app on your iPhone and navigate to the Tweet with the video in it.
  6. Select the
    iPhone Share
    Share icon under the video at right.
  7. This option is underneath the Share with Community link.
  8. Scroll down to the bottom of the list of sharing options and tap TVDL v3.1 .
    • A window will pop up asking for your permission to allow the Shortcut to run. Select either Allow Once or Always Allow .
  9. In the Select Quality popup, choose High , Medium , or Low . You’ll see an estimate of the size of the video next to each option.
    • Another permission window will pop up. Select Allow .
    • You may see a second popup asking if you are willing to support the Shortcut. Choose Yes, I will support or No, I won’t to continue.
    • Tap Done . You may be prompted to download an updated version of TVDL, but be aware that you’ll need to enter your email to access this version.
  10. Once the process is finished, open Photos . You’ll find your video saved there!
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On a Computer

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  1. This technique will work in any web browser on your PC or Mac computer. To get started, navigate to the video you want to download on the X website.
  2. Click the Tweet in your feed to open it, then copy the URL from the address bar at the top of the browser window. You can also click the
    iPhone Share
    Share icon under the Tweet and select Copy link to Tweet .
  3. You can use a few different websites to download videos from X, and they all work the same way. Open a new tab or window and go to one of these websites:
  4. These websites all feature a text field where you can paste the URL of the Tweet. Look for a text box labeled Paste Tweet URL Here , Insert link , or Tweet URL , and insert the link you copied into the box.
  5. Once you insert the link, click the button next to the text field. Depending on the website you’re using, it will either say Download or Load Videos .
    • You may need to sit through a brief ad before you can access your downloads.
  6. All of these websites will generate several options for you to choose from. Select your preferred resolution and click the corresponding Download button.
    • For example, you can choose from 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x360, or 480x270.
    • Twitter Video Downloader also offers you the option to convert the video to MP3.
    • The video will be saved as an MP4 file.
    • If you use SSSTwitter or TwitterVid, the videos will be downloaded directly to your computer when you click the Download button. However, if you use Twitter Video Downloader, each download will generate a URL where you can view the video in your browser. You’ll need to right-click the video (or Ctrl-click, on a Mac) and select the Save Video As option to save it on your computer.
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    What if someone embeds a private YouTube video to Twitter, can someone download the video?
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    Only if they are also signed into a YouTube account that has special access to the video, and they have to be logged in to both Twitter and YouTube on the same browsing session. This also depends on whether the uploader on Twitter has a public profile or not, and if not, whether the viewer is following the private profile.
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    How do I find the link to just the video, minus the tweet that contains it? I can't find it when I try to "inspect element."
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      1. Log into Twitter.
      2. Scroll to a video.
      3. Press the play button.
      4. Right-click the video.
      5. Click Copy Video Address .
      6. Go to www.twdown.net .
      7. Paste the address into the field.
      8. Click Download .

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