5 Best Ways to Save Twitter Videos to Your Phone (2026)
Twitter (now X) is full of viral clips, breaking news footage, and hilarious moments you want to keep forever. But the app has no built-in download button.
Here are the 5 best methods ranked from easiest to most effort.
Method 1: MediaTools (Fastest & Easiest)
This is the simplest way — no apps, no extensions, just your browser.
How to Save Twitter Videos on iPhone
- Open the Twitter/X app and find the video.
- Tap the Share icon → Copy Link.
- Open Safari and go to MediaTools Twitter Downloader.
- Paste the link and tap Get Video.
- Tap Download.
- Crucial Step: Tap the AA or Downloads icon in the address bar → Downloads → Tap the video → Share → Save Video.
How to Save Twitter Videos on Android
- Copy the tweet link.
- Open Chrome and visit MediaTools Twitter Downloader.
- Paste the link and tap Get Video.
- Tap Download. The video will automatically appear in your Gallery.
Works on PC and Mac as well. The video saves directly to your device in MP4 format.
Method 2: Browser Bookmark Trick
Some users create a browser bookmark with JavaScript that extracts the video URL. While this works occasionally, it breaks every time Twitter updates their site — which is frequently.
Verdict: Unreliable. Use MediaTools instead.
Method 3: Browser Extensions
Desktop extensions like “Twitter Video Downloader” add a download button to tweets. The downsides:
- They often contain trackers and ads.
- They don’t work on mobile.
- Chrome frequently removes them from the Web Store for policy violations.
Verdict: Risky and desktop-only.
Method 4: Screen Recording
You can screen-record the video playing on your phone. But you’ll get:
- Lower quality (compressed by screen capture).
- The Twitter UI overlaid on the video.
- Audio from notifications interrupting the recording.
Verdict: Last resort only.
Method 5: Third-Party Apps
Various apps on the App Store and Google Play claim to download Twitter videos. Most are filled with ads, require subscriptions, or get removed for violating platform policies.
Verdict: Not worth the risk. A browser-based tool like MediaTools is safer and faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download Twitter GIFs? Yes! Our Twitter downloader handles both videos and GIFs. GIFs on Twitter are actually MP4 files, so they download as video.
Does this work with tweets from private accounts? No. You can only download videos from public tweets. Private/protected tweets require the author’s permission.
What about Twitter Spaces recordings? Twitter Spaces that have been recorded by the host can sometimes be downloaded, but it depends on how Twitter serves the audio. Our tool works best with standard video tweets.
Is downloading Twitter videos legal? Downloading for personal use is generally fine. Don’t repost someone else’s content as your own or use it commercially without permission. See X’s Terms of Service for their full policy on content usage.
The Bottom Line
MediaTools is the fastest, safest way to save Twitter videos. No apps to install, no extensions to manage, no screen recording hassle. Just paste the link and download.
Try it now — it’s completely free.
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