How to Download Your Own Twitter/X Videos and GIFs
Videos and GIFs you post on Twitter/X can be hard to find again once your timeline moves on. If you want to download your own Twitter videos, for a backup, a portfolio, or to reuse a clip elsewhere, you have three good options: your original files, your data archive, and a copy of a public post.
This guide covers videos and GIFs from your own account. It is not meant for saving other people's posts.
Before you start: your own posts only
Videos on X belong to the people who post them. Save and reuse only your own clips, or clips that the owner has clearly allowed you to keep. Do not repost someone else's video as your own.
Our Copyright Policy explains what is and is not allowed on this site.
Method 1: Start with your original file
The best copy of any video is the one you recorded or edited. Look in your phone Gallery, your camera roll, or the export folder of your editing app. This file has full quality, which X reduces when you upload.
Build a habit of keeping the original in a folder named by month or project. Our guide on how to back up your own videos gives a simple plan.
Method 2: Download your X data archive
X lets you request an archive of your account. It can include the media you posted.
- Open Settings and go to your account settings.
- Choose the option to download an archive of your data.
- Confirm your identity and wait for the notification that the archive is ready.
- Download the file and look in the media folders.
The exact menu names change from time to time, so search the settings for the word archive if you cannot find it. The archive can take a while to prepare, so do not wait until you need the file.
Method 3: Save a public post with our downloader
If a video or GIF is only on X, you can save a copy of your own public post with the Twitter Video Downloader.
- Open your post and use Share, then Copy link to post.
- Paste the link of that exact post into the downloader and press Start.
- Choose your format and quality, then download the file.
Use the link of the specific post, not your profile or a thread. Protected accounts cannot be processed.
How videos and GIFs work on X
| Type | What it is | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Video | A native video you uploaded | An MP4 file, usually up to 1080p |
| GIF | An animated GIF you posted | A short silent MP4, because X stores GIFs as video |
| Embedded link | A video hosted on another site | Not on X, so it cannot be saved from the post |
X limits the length of native videos for standard accounts, and it compresses uploads. If you need the best copy for editing, use your original file. To learn how to choose between formats, read our guide to MP4, WebM and MP3.
Common problems and fixes
The downloader says nothing was found
You may have pasted a profile or thread link. Copy the link of the exact post that contains the media.
My account is protected
Media from protected accounts cannot be processed. Use your original file or your data archive.
The GIF saved as an MP4
That is normal. If you need a real GIF, convert the MP4 in an editing tool.
The post was deleted
Once a post is removed, its media is no longer available. Keep your own backup.
I cannot find the downloaded file
Check your Downloads folder. See where downloaded videos go.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download my own video from Twitter/X?
Use your original file first. If you only have the post, copy its link and paste it into the Twitter Video Downloader, or request your data archive from the settings.
Can I download a GIF from X?
Yes, your own. It is saved as a short MP4, because X stores GIFs as silent videos.
Will I get the original quality?
You get the version X stores, usually up to 1080p. Your original file is always the best copy.
Can I download videos from protected accounts?
No. Only public posts can be processed, and you should only save content that you own or have permission to keep.
Does the archive include my videos?
It can include the media you posted. It may take some time to prepare.
Can I reuse the video on other platforms?
Yes, if you own the content. Check the size and length rules of the other platform first.
Only save videos, audio and images that you own or have permission to use. Read our Copyright Policy for what is allowed, and see the DMCA page if you are a rights holder.