Twitter GIF Downloader
Download Twitter / X GIFs as looping MP4 video. Most Twitter GIFs are delivered as video media — this tool handles them.
How to use this tool
Copy the link of a public tweet that contains a GIF.
Paste it into the Twitter GIF downloader above.
Download the GIF as looping MP4 video.
Twitter GIF downloader — GIFs are MP4 video
Twitter stopped serving classic .gif files years ago — GIFs are now delivered as looping MP4 video. The Twitter GIF downloader fetches that video file, which plays everywhere and is much smaller than a classic GIF.
This means "downloading a GIF" from Twitter gives you an MP4 that loops automatically in any gallery or player.
- Twitter GIF downloader as MP4
- Save Twitter GIFs without watermark
- Twitter GIF downloader for iPhone, Android and PC
- Looping MP4 instead of oversized .gif files
How to download Twitter GIFs
Copy the link of a public tweet that contains a GIF, and paste it into the Twitter GIF downloader above.
The tool detects the looping video media in the tweet and lists it as an MP4 item.
Download the file to your device — it loops automatically in any player.
Twitter GIF downloader tips
Only public tweets are supported. Protected accounts and deleted tweets return a clear error.
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Twitter GIF downloader on any device
The GIF downloader runs in the browser, so it works identically on every platform.
Save Twitter GIFs on iPhone
Use Safari, paste the tweet link, and save the looping MP4 to your Photos app.
Download Twitter GIFs on Android
Use Chrome and the GIF video saves to your gallery.
Get GIFs as MP4 on PC or Mac
Paste the link in any desktop browser and save the file to Downloads.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a GIF from Twitter?
Copy the public tweet link, paste it into the Twitter GIF downloader above, and download the looping MP4.
Why is my download an MP4 instead of a .gif?
Twitter delivers GIFs as looping MP4 video. The downloader saves that video file, which loops automatically and plays everywhere.
Can I download GIFs on my phone?
Yes. The downloader works in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android.
Is the GIF downloader free?
Yes. Downloading public Twitter GIFs is free, with no watermark.
Can I download GIFs from protected accounts?
No. Only public tweets are supported.
Will the GIF play in my gallery?
Yes — it downloads as a standard MP4 that loops automatically in any gallery or player.