Copy the post link
Use Share and then Copy link on the post with the GIF.
Free public X GIF downloader
Twitter GIF downloader: download GIFs from any X post
Download GIFs from Twitter (X) free: paste a post link and save the GIF as the MP4 file X stores it in. Works with x.com, twitter.com, t.co and quoted posts. No signup.
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Download GIFs from any X post
Paste a post link to get every photo, video, and GIF at the best available quality. Public posts only.
Guides for this tool
- GIF as MP4
- Quoted posts
- Any X link
- No signup
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Public GIF download
Save Twitter GIFs, which X stores as MP4 video
When someone posts a GIF on X, it's converted to a short looping MP4. There's no original .gif file to download, which is why right-click save doesn't work. This tool finds that MP4 in any public post, including GIFs inside a quoted post, and returns the highest-quality version.
The MP4 is smaller and sharper than a converted GIF, and it plays almost everywhere. If you need a true .gif file for an app that only accepts that format, convert the MP4 afterward with any video-to-GIF converter.
- MP4
- Format X stores every GIF in
- 1
- Link needed, from any common X URL format
- 0
- Accounts or apps required
How it works
How to download a GIF from Twitter
Paste the post, not the GIF.
Paste it here
x.com, twitter.com, mobile, fxtwitter, vxtwitter and t.co links all work.
Save the MP4
Download the clip. Convert it to .gif only if your destination needs one.
What it supports
GIF extraction that understands X's format
No guessing at why a GIF won't save.
Best available quality
Returns the highest-bitrate MP4 for each GIF.
Quoted posts included
GIFs in a quoted post are found alongside the main post's media.
Any link format
Share links with tracking parameters and short t.co links work too.
Use cases
Good uses for a saved GIF
Short loops have a long life outside X.
Reaction libraries
Keep a reaction you posted yourself for reuse.
Presentations
Drop a looping MP4 into slides, where it plays more smoothly than a GIF.
Reference clips
Save a product demo or UI animation for design research, with the source noted.
Responsible use
Respect who made the clip
Many GIFs come from films, TV and other creators' work. Downloading one doesn't grant rights to reuse it commercially. Public posts only; protected and deleted posts can't be accessed. Xholic AI is not affiliated with X Corp.
FAQ
Twitter GIF downloader FAQ
Why GIFs save as MP4 and how to get a .gif.
Why does my Twitter GIF download as an MP4?
X converts every uploaded GIF to an MP4 video. The MP4 is the only file X has, so it's what every downloader returns.
How do I turn a Twitter GIF into a .gif file?
Download the MP4 here, then run it through a video-to-GIF converter. Expect a larger file with fewer colors.
Can I download a GIF on my phone?
Yes. Paste the post link in your mobile browser and download. On iPhone the file lands in Files, then Downloads.
Why can't the tool find a GIF?
The GIF may be in a reply rather than the post you linked, the post may be from a protected account, or it may be deleted. Check that the link opens the post that contains the GIF.
Is the GIF downloader free?
Yes, with no signup and no watermark.
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