Twitter (now rebranded as X) has no built-in video download button. You can bookmark tweets, but you can't save the video to your device from within the app. This guide shows you the fastest way to download any Twitter or X video — including GIFs — directly to your phone or computer.
Does It Work for Both twitter.com and x.com?
Yes. After the rebrand, Twitter URLs changed from twitter.com to x.com — but both formats work identically with DownloadReels. Paste either URL and the video downloads the same way.
Step-by-Step: Download Twitter / X Videos
Open Twitter or X and navigate to the tweet containing the video or GIF you want to download.
Tap the Share icon (upload arrow) on the tweet and choose Copy link to tweet. On desktop, copy the URL from the address bar.
Open downloadreels.in, paste the tweet URL, and click Fetch Info. The tool fetches all available resolutions.
Select your preferred resolution (720p, 480p, 360p) and click Download. The MP4 saves directly to your device.
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Paste the tweet URL — your MP4 in seconds.
Go to Twitter Downloader →Can I Download Twitter GIFs?
Yes. Twitter GIFs are not actual GIF files — they're stored and delivered as silent looping MP4 videos. DownloadReels downloads them in that same MP4 format. If you specifically need a .gif file, you can convert the MP4 using a free online converter after downloading.
Tip: The highest resolution Twitter typically provides is 720p. If you see multiple options, choose the top one for the best quality — Twitter compresses videos heavily on upload, so 720p is usually the native maximum.
What About Videos from Protected / Private Accounts?
If an account is set to protected (private), its tweets are only visible to approved followers. DownloadReels cannot access protected tweets without authentication. Only public tweet URLs work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download Twitter Spaces recordings?
Twitter Spaces are audio-only broadcasts. Even when recordings are available, they're not accessible via the standard video download path. Spaces recordings are not currently supported.
The tweet was deleted — can I still download?
No. Once a tweet is deleted, the media is removed from Twitter's servers and cannot be retrieved.
Why does DownloadReels show multiple resolutions?
Twitter encodes uploaded videos at multiple bitrates for adaptive streaming. DownloadReels shows all available variants so you can pick the quality that suits your needs and storage space.
Does it work for videos in reply threads?
Yes. As long as the tweet is public and contains a video, the URL works regardless of where in a thread it appears.