How to Download Videos & GIFs from Twitter (X) in HD (2026 Guide)
The easiest, safest way to save videos and animated GIFs from Twitter (X) directly to your iPhone, Android, or PC in high definition.
How to Download Videos & GIFs from Twitter (X) in HD (2026 Guide)
Published on 2026-07-20 by SVDownloader Team
Twitter (now X) is the internet's foremost real-time town square for breaking news, athletic highlights, political analysis, and viral memes. However, X does not provide a native button to download video clips or animated GIFs to your local camera roll or hard drive.
If you want to save breaking news clips, archive hilarious reaction memes, or share sports highlights on Discord and WhatsApp, you need a dependable, web-based downloader.
In this comprehensive guide, we explain how to download any Twitter (X) video or convert Twitter GIFs to standard MP4 files in seconds using SVDownloader.
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Step-by-Step Tutorial: Download Twitter / X Videos
#### Step 1: Copy the Tweet URL
- On Mobile App (iOS / Android): Tap the Share icon (three connected dots or tray icon) at the bottom right of the tweet, and tap Copy link to Tweet.
- On Desktop (Web): Click the tweet's timestamp or the Share button, and copy the link from your browser address bar. Both `twitter.com` and `x.com` URLs are 100% supported.
#### Step 2: Paste into SVDownloader Twitter Downloader
- Navigate to svdownloader.org/twitter-downloader.
- Paste your link into the input field and click Get Info.
#### Step 3: Choose Quality & Download
- SVDownloader analyzes the video bitrate options provided by X's servers (such as 1080p, 720p, 480p, and 360p).
- Select your desired resolution and tap Download.
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Downloading Twitter GIFs as MP4 Files
Did you know that Twitter doesn't actually store GIFs in the legacy `.gif` format? Because GIF files are massive and consume excessive bandwidth, Twitter automatically converts all uploaded GIFs into lightweight, looping MP4 video clips.
When you paste a Twitter GIF link into SVDownloader, our engine extracts the clean MP4 file. You can save it to your phone or computer, where it will play seamlessly on any media player and loop smoothly when shared on social apps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download Twitter Spaces audio recordings?
Publicly archived Twitter Spaces recordings can be processed by pasting the Space share link into our MP3 Converter tool.
Does SVDownloader work with both x.com and twitter.com URLs?
Yes! Our backend seamlessly recognizes both modern `x.com` links and legacy `twitter.com` URL formats without issue.
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