Complete Guide
Everything You Need to Know About Downloading Twitter & X Videos
Whether you are trying to save a Twitter video to your phone, download a funny clip to share later, or archive important content before it disappears, XSave is the fastest and most reliable free Twitter video downloader available online. No sign-up, no app install, no watermark — just paste the link and download.
Twitter (now rebranded as X) does not offer a built-in download button for videos, which is exactly why millions of users search every day for ways to download X videos online. XSave bridges that gap by extracting the direct video file from any public tweet and letting you save it in the quality of your choice — up to 1080p Full HD.
How to Download Twitter Videos on iPhone (iOS)
Saving videos directly on an iPhone used to require third-party apps. With XSave, you can do it right from Safari in seconds:
- Open the tweet in the X app or browser and tap the Share button
- Select Copy Link from the share sheet
- Open XSave in Safari and paste the link
- Tap Fetch Video, then choose your quality
- Long-press the download button and choose "Download Linked File"
- Your video saves to the Files app — move it to Photos from there
This method works on iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and all iPad models running iOS 13 or later.
How to Download Twitter Videos on Android
Android makes it even simpler. Chrome and most Android browsers support direct MP4 downloads:
- Tap the tweet's share icon inside the X app
- Choose Copy link to Tweet
- Open XSave in Chrome or Firefox on your Android phone
- Paste the link, hit Fetch Video
- Select your preferred quality (720p or 1080p recommended)
- Tap Download — the MP4 file saves to your Downloads folder
Works great on Samsung Galaxy, Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and all Android 8+ devices.
How to Download Twitter Videos on PC & Mac
Downloading on desktop is the easiest experience of all. Open the tweet in your browser, click the share icon, and copy the URL from your address bar. Paste it into XSave, fetch, and click any quality button. The video will download as an MP4 file directly to your Downloads folder. Works on Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Linux, and any browser including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
How to Download Twitter GIFs as MP4
Twitter GIFs are not real GIFs — they are actually silent MP4 video loops. XSave handles them perfectly. Paste the link to any tweet with a GIF and you will get a downloadable MP4 file. This is the best way to save Twitter GIFs for use in your own content, presentations, or messaging apps without losing quality.
Why XSave Is the Best Twitter Video Downloader in 2025
There are dozens of tools that claim to download X videos, but most come with annoying ads, file size limits, mandatory registration, or slow processing. XSave was built differently:
✅ No Login or Account Required
You should never have to hand over your Twitter credentials to download a public video. XSave works 100% without logging in — not to XSave, not to Twitter, not anywhere. Just paste the link and go.
✅ Multiple Quality Options — Up to 1080p HD
Unlike tools that only give you one quality, XSave shows you every available resolution for each tweet: 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, and 240p where available. You choose what fits your need — maximum quality for archiving, or a smaller file for sharing via messaging apps. If you need to download Twitter video in 1080p HD, XSave is one of the few tools that actually delivers it.
✅ Twitter to MP4 Conversion — Instant & Free
Every video downloaded via XSave is saved as a standard MP4 file — the most universally compatible video format. You can play it on any device, edit it in any video editor, and upload it to any platform without conversion. No extra steps, no converter tools needed.
✅ Download Videos Without Watermarks
XSave delivers the original Twitter video file directly — clean, watermark-free, and in full quality. You get exactly what was uploaded by the content creator, nothing added or removed.
✅ Completely Private — No URL Logging
We do not store, log, or track the tweet URLs you submit. No user data is collected, no analytics are attached to individual searches. Your downloads are completely private.
Common Questions People Search For
Can I download videos from private Twitter accounts?
No. XSave can only access publicly visible tweets. If an account is set to protected/private, the video is not accessible to anyone without following that account — and no tool can bypass this without account credentials, which we never ask for.
Why does Twitter not let you download videos natively?
Twitter's app and website intentionally omit a download button as part of their content strategy — they want users to stay on the platform. However, videos in public tweets are technically accessible via direct links, and tools like XSave simply help users retrieve those links in a clean, downloadable format.
Is it legal to download Twitter videos?
Downloading a video for personal, offline viewing is generally considered fair use in most countries. However, re-uploading, redistributing, or monetizing someone else's video without permission may violate copyright laws and Twitter's Terms of Service. Always respect creators and get permission before repurposing their content commercially.
What if the video is not downloading or shows an error?
The most common reasons a tweet fails to load are: the tweet has been deleted, the account has been set to private, the post contains only images (no video), or you pasted a profile URL instead of a specific tweet URL. Make sure your link looks like: twitter.com/username/status/1234567890
Does XSave work on X.com links too?
Yes — XSave supports both twitter.com and x.com URLs interchangeably. Whether you copy a link from the old Twitter domain or the new X domain, it works exactly the same way.
Can I download Twitter Spaces or live streams?
Currently XSave supports video tweets and animated GIFs. Twitter Spaces (audio rooms) and live stream recordings are stored in a different format and are not supported at this time.