Download Twitter Videos and GIFs — Complete Guide for 2026

Twitter (now rebranded as X) is one of the most active platforms for breaking news, sports highlights, viral moments, and creative GIFs. While Twitter allows you to watch videos directly in the app, there is no native option to save them to your device.

This complete guide explains exactly how to download Twitter videos and GIFs in 2026 — including quality options, format details, and step-by-step instructions for mobile and desktop users.

How Twitter Video Works

When you upload a video to Twitter, the platform re-encodes it into multiple resolutions: typically 360p, 480p, 720p, and 1080p (for high-quality uploads). These files are stored on Twitter's CDN and served based on your connection speed.

GIFs on Twitter are a special case — they are not saved as animated .gif files. Twitter automatically converts all GIFs to MP4 videos because MP4 files are significantly smaller and load much faster. When you download a Twitter "GIF," you will receive an MP4 file.

Step-by-Step: How to Download a Twitter Video

Step 1 — Find the Tweet

Open Twitter or X on your browser or app. Find the tweet containing the video you want to download. The tweet must be from a public account — protected accounts cannot be accessed.

Step 2 — Copy the Tweet URL

On mobile, tap the Share button (the upload icon) and select Copy link to Tweet. On desktop, click the share icon and select Copy link. The URL will look like one of these formats:

• https://x.com/username/status/1234567890
• https://twitter.com/username/status/1234567890

Step 3 — Download with SocialSave Hub

Visit socialsavehub.com/twitter-downloader, paste the tweet URL into the input field, and click Download. The system will extract all available video qualities from Twitter's CDN within seconds.

Step 4 — Choose Your Quality

You will see download options for each available resolution. Choose the highest quality (usually 1080p or 720p) for the best result. Lower resolutions are also available if you need a smaller file size.

Downloading Twitter GIFs

Downloading GIFs from Twitter works exactly the same way as downloading videos. Paste the tweet URL containing the GIF into SocialSave Hub and you will receive an MP4 file. You can play this file on any device or convert it back to GIF format using a free tool like ezgif.com if needed.

Does It Work for Twitter/X Spaces?

Twitter Spaces (audio-only rooms) are not supported for download. Only video and image content from standard tweets can be downloaded.

What About x.com URLs?

Yes — both x.com and twitter.com URLs are fully supported. When Twitter rebranded to X and switched to the x.com domain, the URL format changed but the underlying video CDN remained the same. SocialSave Hub handles both URL formats automatically.

Can I Download Videos from Protected Twitter Accounts?

No. Protected accounts require you to follow them and be approved before you can see their content. Since the content is not publicly accessible, it cannot be downloaded through any online tool. You must be a follower and can only download content within your own account context.

Quality and Format Guide

• 1080p (1920×1080) — Full HD, available for high-quality uploads
• 720p (1280×720) — HD, the most common quality on Twitter
• 480p (854×480) — Standard definition
• 360p (640×360) — Low quality, smallest file size
• GIF (as MP4) — Usually 480p or lower, loops automatically