Twitter GIF Downloader – Save X GIFs as MP4

Paste the link of a post with a GIF to save it to your device. The file is an MP4 that loops, which is how X stores GIFs.

Quick steps

  1. Open the post with the GIF and tap Share, then Copy link.
  2. Paste the link into the box above and press Download.
  3. Pick a quality and save the MP4 to your device.

Why a Twitter GIF downloads as an MP4

When you upload a GIF to X, the site converts it to a short, silent MP4 video that loops. The original .gif file no longer exists on X, so every GIF downloader, including this one, can only give you that MP4.

This is good news for file size: the MP4 version of a GIF is usually much smaller than a real .gif and keeps better colours.

Where you can use the downloaded GIF

  • WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and most other apps accept MP4 loops and play them like GIFs.
  • Video editors and presentation tools can import the file directly.
  • It plays on any phone or computer without extra apps.

Need a real .gif file?

If an app only accepts the .gif format, download the MP4 here first and then run it through a video-to-GIF converter. Expect a larger file and slightly lower quality, because the .gif format is much less efficient.

Tips

  • Use the post link, not the link of the GIF image. Copy it with Share > Copy link.
  • The post must be public. GIFs from private accounts cannot be downloaded.
  • Download only GIFs you are allowed to reuse, and credit the creator when you share them.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download a GIF from Twitter as a .gif file?

Not directly. X converts uploaded GIFs to looping MP4 videos, so the MP4 is the only version available. You can convert it to .gif afterwards with a separate converter.

Why does my downloaded GIF have no sound?

GIFs have no audio, and the MP4 that X creates from them is silent as well.

Will the GIF loop after I download it?

Most gallery apps and messengers loop short MP4 files automatically. Some players play it once, in which case enable repeat or loop in the player.

Is the Twitter GIF downloader free?

Yes. It is free, needs no account and has no download limit.

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