Twitter GIF Downloader
Most Twitter / X GIFs are actually looping MP4 video. This tool finds and downloads them so they play anywhere.
How to use this tool
Copy the link of a tweet that contains a GIF.
Paste it above — the tool detects the looping video media automatically.
Download the MP4. It keeps looping just like the original GIF.
Twitter stopped serving classic GIF files a long time ago. What you see as a "GIF" on X is usually an MP4 video designed to loop. Downloading it as MP4 preserves the animation and plays on every device, while being much smaller than a true GIF.
When we detect a looping-video media URL, the media type is labelled GIF and delivered as an MP4 file.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Twitter GIF downloading as MP4?
Because Twitter GIFs are looping MP4 videos under the hood. MP4 is smaller and plays everywhere.
Can I get a real .gif file?
We deliver the source format. If you specifically need a .gif, convert the MP4 with any video-to-GIF tool.
Do GIFs from private accounts work?
No — only public tweets are supported.