Download from X (Twitter)
Save MP4 videos, animated GIFs as real .gif files, and original photos from a public X post. Protected and restricted posts are not accessible.
Download videos, GIFs, and photos from a public X post.
Public X posts can expose several video variants, an animated GIF, or one or more photos. imgstools lists the options it can resolve, and you choose which to save. It cannot open protected accounts or unavailable posts.
- Compare video variants
- Select from the MP4 resolutions exposed for a supported public post.
- Keep original photos
- Photo results request the original-size source when X makes it available.
- Save animated GIFs
- Animated GIF posts show a Download GIF button that converts the clip to a real .gif file in your browser.
How to use X (Twitter) downloader
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Copy the post URL
Use a direct x.com or twitter.com status link for the public post.
- 2
Resolve its media
Paste the URL and let imgstools check the public syndication result.
- 3
Choose a file
Pick the resolution or photo you need, then download it.
Questions people ask
How do I download from X?+
Copy a public post's status link from x.com or twitter.com, paste it into the field, then choose the video, GIF, or photo you want.
How do I download a Twitter GIF as a GIF?+
Paste the post link and click Download GIF. The clip is converted to a real .gif file in your browser, using its first 30 seconds. The MP4 version is also available.
Why is a GIF file an MP4 on X?+
X stores animated GIFs as short looping MP4 videos without audio. imgstools can convert that MP4 into a .gif for you.
Can it download from a protected account?+
No. imgstools only resolves media that is available from a supported public post.
Can one post have several results?+
Yes. A supported post can expose multiple video resolutions or more than one media item.
Can I choose the video quality?+
Yes, when the public post exposes more than one MP4 resolution. The available options depend on what X provides for that post.
Does it need my X login?+
No. It does not ask for or use your X or Twitter account.