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Twitter GIF Downloader

Paste a link to an X (Twitter) post with a GIF and save the GIF as an MP4, the format X converts every GIF to, without logging in.

  • No signup
  • Public content only
  • Files not stored

Tap Share on the post, then Copy link. The GIF saves as an MP4 video.

Try:
Example outputPlaceholder data, not a real account

@examplecreator· Sep 20

Placeholder post so you can see the layout. Videos and GIFs can be downloaded as MP4.

84replies412reposts3,920likes284Kviews

How to save a GIF from Twitter

  1. Step 1

    Copy the link of the post

    Tap the Share icon under the post in the X app and choose Copy link. In a browser, the post address works too.

  2. Step 2

    Paste it and press Get GIF

    The post loads with the GIF marked by a play button, plus its text and counts.

  3. Step 3

    Press Download GIF (MP4)

    The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder. Tap the GIF first if you want to watch it full screen.

  4. Step 4

    Use it or convert it

    Send the MP4 as it is, or turn it into a .gif with a video-to-GIF converter.

What you get

ItemFormatDetails
GIF as videoThe single file X stores for the GIFMP4, no soundThe single file X stores for the GIF
ThumbnailThe still image X shows before the GIF playsJPGThe still image X shows before the GIF plays
Other media in the postVideos and photos in the same post get their own buttonsMP4 or JPGVideos and photos in the same post get their own buttons
Post detailsAuthor, text, date, replies, reposts, likes, views and bookmarksText and numbersAuthor, text, date, replies, reposts, likes, views and bookmarks

Links it accepts

  • x.com/<username>/status/<post ID>
  • twitter.com/<username>/status/<post ID>
  • x.com/<username>/status/<post ID>/photo/1
  • <post ID> on its own

What is the Twitter GIF Downloader?

The Twitter GIF Downloader saves the animated GIF from a public X (Twitter) post. You paste the post link and get the GIF as an MP4 video file, because X converts every uploaded GIF to MP4 and doesn't keep the original .gif. The page also shows the post text, author, date and counts.

When someone posts a GIF, X re-encodes it as a short, silent MP4 and plays it on a loop in the app. X keeps only that one file per GIF, so there is no quality setting to choose: the tool hands you exactly what X stores. It is usually a fraction of the size of the original .gif and sharper, since MP4 isn't limited to 256 colors.

Need a real .gif? Run the MP4 through any video-to-GIF converter and expect a much bigger file. Most chat apps, slide tools and video editors accept the MP4 directly, which keeps both the quality and the small size.

Who uses it

  • Reaction GIF collectors

    Keep a GIF you like so you can reuse it in chats without hunting for the post again.

  • Designers and presenters

    Drop the MP4 into a slide deck or video editor, where it plays sharper than a .gif.

  • Community managers

    Archive the GIFs a brand account posted, with the post text and date alongside.

What this tool can't do

  • You get MP4, not a .gif file. X doesn't keep the original GIF, so no tool can return it.
  • GIFs in protected accounts, direct messages and posts marked sensitive can't be reached.
  • A GIF inside a quoted post needs the quoted post's own link.
  • Looping depends on your player. The MP4 itself is a normal short video.
  • Up to 30 new lookups a day per visitor. For more, use the API.

If something goes wrong

The post shows a photo, not a GIF
Still images are photos on X. Press Download image, or use the Twitter Image Downloader.
The saved file plays once and stops
MP4 files don't loop by default. Turn on loop in your player, or convert the MP4 to .gif.
Nothing is found for the link
The post may be deleted or from a protected account. Copy the link again with Share > Copy link.

Use downloads responsibly

Videos, photos and sounds belong to the people who made them. Download content you created, content you have permission to use, or a copy for personal offline viewing where the law allows it. A download does not give you the right to re-upload, edit, sell or advertise with someone else's work. If you share it, credit the creator. If you own content and want it blocked here, see our copyright policy.

Scrape Everything is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by X (Twitter). X is named here only to describe which links this tool accepts. Scrape Everything is operated by Senyo Labs Technology, Finanskent Mah. Prof. Hasan Küçük Cad. Sinpaş Finans Şehir 9. Blok No: 5 İç Kapı No: 5, Ümraniye/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Safe to use

  • No pop-up ads or redirect pages
  • Nothing to install: no app, no browser extension
  • We never ask for your X password
  • Public content only: private accounts stay private
  • Files stream from the platform to you and are not saved on our servers

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Twitter GIF Downloader FAQ

Why does my Twitter GIF download as an MP4?

X converts every GIF to a short MP4 video when it is posted and doesn't keep the .gif. The MP4 is that stored file: it looks the same and is much smaller.

How do I turn the MP4 into a .gif?

Use any video-to-GIF converter. The .gif will be larger and limited to 256 colors, so keep the MP4 wherever video is accepted.

Do GIFs on X have sound?

No, X plays GIFs silently. A clip with sound is a video post, and the Twitter Video Downloader saves those. Twitter Video Downloader.

Can I paste an x.com link?

Yes. x.com, twitter.com and mobile.twitter.com links to the post all work, and so does a link that points at the GIF itself.

How do I save a Twitter GIF on iPhone?

Copy the post link in the X app, paste it here in Safari and tap Download GIF (MP4). Open Files > Downloads and use Share > Save Video to put it in Photos.

Can I use the GIF anywhere I like?

GIFs often come from films, shows or artists who own the rights. Keep them for personal chats and ask before using one commercially.

For developers

Need this for many links?

The same data as JSON from one request. Use it on hundreds of links from your own code, a spreadsheet or n8n.

curl -X POST https://api.scrapeeverything.com/v1/x/post \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url":"https://x.com/NASAPersevere/status/1384104815567855626"}'

Not a developer? Fill a Google Sheet or use the n8n workflow with the same API key.

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