How to download videos from Twitter
The easy way to download videos from Twitter, ready to watch offline whenever you like
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Twitter is a great source for content, but it’s not easy to figure out how to download videos from Twitter.
The simple answer is you can’t directly download via the app or website in the same way you can download images, but it is possible through third-party apps and services. The method is slightly different depending on what device you’re using, so we’ve broken our guide into sections for desktop, iOS and Android.
SinceElon Musk acquired Twitter, he’s made quite a few significant changes - includinghow the Twitter API works for developers, so some older solutions are no longer available. As of writing, the methods we’ve detailed below are all functional.
Steps for how to download videos from Twitter
Step by step guide - Twitter for desktop
1. Get a link to the Tweet’s URL
Open the Tweetyou would like to download a video from in your browser andhighlight and copy the URLin the address bar.
2. Open an online video downloader
There are lots of Twitter video downloaders out there, but we tend to useTwitter Video Downloader,TwitsaveorSaveTweetVid. Please note these are third-party services users should leverage at their own risk.
Head to your chosen downloaderandpastein the Tweet URL from the last step. Then, click’Download'
3. Download your video
A page will open with your download at different resolutions, including 720p, 480p, and 320p.Click the ‘Download’ buttoncorresponding to the version you’re interested in.
It’ll either directly download or take you to a new page playing the video, depending on which site you use. If the latter, eitherclick the three dotsin the bottom right of the video player andselect ‘Download’, orright-click the videoandselect ‘Save video as…’
Some sites like SaveTweetVid also offer alternative download methods; if youscroll downto the end of the page there, you’ll find a QR code that allows you todownload directly onto a mobile devicelike a smartphone or tablet.
Step by step guide - Twitter for iOS
1. Download the Twitter Video Download shortcut
This method will be using iOS' Shortcuts feature, so you’ll need an up-to-date iPhone running iOS 16.3 or above and have the Shortcuts app downloaded.
Then,openthis linkto download the Twitter Video Download shortcut and click ‘add to shortcuts’. Please note this is a third-party shortcut users should leverage at their own risk.
2. Share the video to the TVDL shortcut
Head to the Twitter app andfind the Tweetwith the video you want to download.Tap the share button(the tray with an arrow pointing out of it in the bottom right-hand side of the Tweet and thenpress ‘Share via’.
Your iPhone or iPad’s share menu will pop up - scroll down until you seeTVDL - tap this.
3. Choose your video’s quality
If it’s your first time using the shortcut, it will ask you for a few permissions -allow these. Then, it’ll ask what quality you’d like for your video.Choose from High, Medium or Lowand your video will start downloading. After a few short minutes, depending on the video size, you’ll see the clip appear in your Photos app.
Step by step guide - Twitter for Android
1. Download the Download Twitter Videos app
For Android devices, your easiest option is using the Download Twitter Videos app.Head to the Play Store appand search for Download Twitter Videos.
2. Open Twitter and share the video you want to download
Once the app is installed,find the Tweetyou want to download video from, thentap the share icon,thenDownload Twitter. Select the version you want to install, and it’ll begin to download.
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