How to Download Twitter Videos on Desktop, Android and iPhone (2026)

X doesn't give you a save button on videos, so everyone ends up using the same workaround. You copy the link, hand it to a downloader tool, and get a file back. The steps differ slightly on a computer, an Android phone and an iPhone, and the safety checks matter more than the steps.

Below I'll walk through each device, then cover how to spot a dodgy downloader site, and end with the copyright point that people skip. I'm not naming any downloader sites here, because they come and go and some are worse than others. You'll learn how to judge one yourself.

Before you start: copy the post link

Every method starts the same way. Open the post that has the video, then find the share icon under it. Choose the option to copy the link. That link is what a downloader needs, not the video itself.

If the video won't even play on your device, sort that first. My fix for Twitter videos that won't play covers the usual causes.

How to download a Twitter video on a desktop browser

1. Open the post in your browser and click the share icon under the video.
2. Choose 'Copy link' from the menu.
3. Open a new tab and search for a web-based Twitter video downloader. Read the safety checks below before you pick one.
4. Paste the link into the box on the downloader page and press the download or fetch button.
5. Pick the quality or file size you want from the options shown.
6. Click the download link for that option. The file usually lands in your Downloads folder as a video file.
7. Close any extra tabs that opened and check the file plays before you move on.

A browser extension can also do this. I'd be cautious with those, because extensions can read what you do on every page. If you add one, check who made it and what permissions it asks for.

How to download a Twitter video on Android

1. Open the X app and find the post with the video.
2. Tap the share icon and choose 'Copy link'.
3. Open your phone's browser (not inside another app) and go to a web-based downloader.
4. Paste the link and tap the fetch or download button.
5. Choose a quality and tap the download link.
6. Open your Downloads folder or your gallery to find the saved file.
7. If the download doesn't start, try again in a different browser.

Your phone may ask for permission to save files. That's normal for a browser. If a site asks you to install an app before you can download, stop and read the safety section below.

How to download a Twitter video on an iPhone

iPhone is the fiddly one, because Safari and the Files app handle downloads differently from Android. The steps are the same at the start: open the post, tap share, and copy the link. After that, the saving part has a few extra taps. I've written those out in full in my guide to saving X videos on an iPhone.

If you only need the footage for reference, screen recording is a quick backup. Start a screen recording from the Control Centre, play the video, then trim the clip in Photos. The quality is lower than a full-quality download, and you'll capture other things on the screen, so keep that in mind.

The easiest option for your own videos

If the video is yours, there's no need to use a third-party site. You can request your own data from X and get your uploaded media back in a file. It takes a little while to arrive, but it's the safest route. See my guide to download your Twitter archive for the steps.

Safety checks for downloader sites

Free downloader sites make money from ads, and some are not careful about which ads they show. Treat every one as untrusted until it proves otherwise. Here's my checklist.

• Pop-ups: if the page opens new tabs or windows when you click anything, close them all and leave.
• Fake download buttons: pages often show several big 'Download' buttons that are adverts. The real link is usually smaller and sits next to the file quality or size.
• Installers: a site that asks you to install software, an app or a browser extension just to save a video isn't worth the risk. You should only need a link and a button.
• Permission requests: refuse requests to show notifications, and never allow a site to send you alerts.
• Login requests: no downloader should ask for your X password. Don't give it to anyone. If a site asks, close it.
• The address bar: look for a secure connection and a clean, simple address. Misspelt or strange addresses are a warning sign.
• File types: you're after a normal video file. If you get an EXE, ZIP or APK file, delete it without opening it.
• Scan the file: keep your device's security software up to date and let it check anything you download.

If any of these go wrong, close the tab, clear the downloads and run a security scan. When in doubt, choose the screen recording route.

Copyright and permission

Being able to download a video doesn't mean you can reuse it. Videos on X belong to the person who made them, or to whoever they licensed them to. Downloading something for your own reference is different from posting it on your own page or using it in a business video.

• Download what you made yourself.
• Ask the creator for permission before you reuse their work, and keep their reply.
• Credit them clearly if they agree.
• Check the platform's terms, because they may limit what you can do with content.
• For anything commercial, take advice from a legal professional.

Sharing the original post is usually the safest way to show someone else's video. A repost keeps the credit and the context attached. If you run a business account, ask yourself what would happen if the creator saw how you used it.

Quick recap

Copy the link, use a trustworthy web-based downloader, and check every site against the list above. For your own videos, use your archive. For anyone else's, ask first. That's the whole process.

This guide is part of my Twitter (X) Help: 21 Guides to Features, Verification, Video Fixes and Tools.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download a Twitter video without any app?

Yes. Copy the post link, paste it into a web-based video downloader in your browser, and save the file. You can also use your phone's screen recording as a fallback, though the quality is lower.

Why can't I just right-click and save a video on X?

X doesn't offer a save option on its videos, and the right-click menu usually won't give you the file. That's why people copy the post link and use a separate tool.

Can I download videos I posted myself?

Yes. The simplest route is to request your own data from X, which includes media you've uploaded. The steps are in my guide to downloading your archive.

Is it okay to repost a video I downloaded?

Only if you own it or have permission from the person who made it. Credit the creator and check the platform's rules before you reuse it anywhere.