Twitter/X Video Downloader
Fast, accurate, and free online Twitter/X Video Downloader tool that runs directly in your browser.
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The tool makes it easierdownloading videos from Twitter/X— paste the URL of the tweet with the video and the tool will generate a download link in available resolutions (HD, SD). Download legal content for private use.
Why doesn't Twitter have a built-in download button?
Twitter/X (under both ownerships) does not offer an official video download feature - although this is one of the most common requests from users. Reasons: protecting copyrights to creators' content (each tweet with a video is a potentially protected work), limiting the ease of spreading disinformation (virals with context), encouraging interaction on the platform (retweets > downloads). Twitter/X offers a Twitter API for developers to legally access content through applications.
How does the video downloader work?
Paste the tweet URL (e.g. https://twitter.com/user/status/123456789) or the URL with an X (https://x.com/user/status/...) into the search box. The tool uses the Twitter API or CDN URL to download a list of available media - Twitter serves video in several resolutions (144p, 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p). Select a resolution and click "Download". The file is saved in MP4 format on your device.
Download methods without a tool
Alternative methods:Browser developer mode— F12 → Network → "video" or "mp4" filter → play tweet → find MP4 URL → open and save.Online services— twitsave.com, savetweetvid.com, getmyvideo.online (paste tweet URL).yt-dlp (CLI) — yt-dlp https://twitter.com/user/status/ID. Twitter Media Downloader- Chrome/Firefox extension, adds a download button directly next to tweets.Mobile application— screen recording (system screen recorder) as the last option.
Legal aspects of downloading videos from Twitter
Copyright: Videos on Twitter are usually protected by the copyright of the creator. Downloading for private use (offline viewing, archive) is permitted by law in most countries ("private use exception"). Unacceptable: republication without author's permission, commercial use, removal of watermark or attribution. The tool is intended for legal private use - not for redistribution of other people's content.
Frequently asked questions
How to download Twitter videos to iPhone?
iOS does not have a default video downloader, but you can: use the "Documents by Readdle" app (file manager + browser with download), the "Video Downloader for Twitter" app from the App Store, Safari for iOS: open tool → paste URL → "Download" → "Share" → "Save to Photos". Alternatively, record the screen: swipe down from the top right corner → tap "Screen Recording" → play the tweet.
How to download Twitter videos on Android?
Android has more options: Chrome browser → F12 (desktop mode) or the "Video Downloader for Twitter" app from the Play Store. Or: paste the tweet URL to twitsave.com → download MP4 → the file goes to the Downloads folder. yt-dlp also works through the Termux application (Android terminal):yt-dlp URL. Samsung Internet browser has built-in video downloading in some versions.
Can I download a video from a private Twitter account?
No - private accounts (locked accounts) require approval to follow and are not publicly available. Downloaders use a public API or CDN - they do not have access to private posts. Video from private tweets is not available without logging in and approval by the account owner.
How to download Twitter/X video via yt-dlp?
Installation:pip install yt-dlpor download the EXE from yt-dlp.org. Usage:yt-dlp https://twitter.com/user/status/ID. For highest quality:yt-dlp -f "bestvideo+bestaudio" URL. For a specific resolution:yt-dlp -f "best[height<=720]" URL. yt-dlp supports 1000+ sites - one of the best video downloaders.
Why does the Twitter video link expire?
Twitter serves videos via a CDN (Content Delivery Network) with time tokens in the URL - MP4 links usually expire after a few hours or days. Therefore, it is important to download the file immediately after obtaining the link. The tool generates fresh links with every query - if the link has expired, re-paste the tweet URL and grab the new download link.