Why are Twitter GIFs saved as MP4?
On Twitter/X, GIF uploads are transcoded to MP4 for smoother playback and smaller file sizes. That’s why most downloaders (including this one) provide an MP4 file. MP4 plays on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and inside popular editors and presentation software without conversion.
How to Download a Twitter/X GIF (Quick Start)
1) Copy the tweet/X post URL that contains the animated GIF.
2) Paste it into the box above.
3) Click Download GIF and wait a moment.
4) Save the generated MP4 file to your device (desktop: right-click → Save video as… · mobile: tap & hold → Download).
iPhone & iPad (iOS) Instructions
Open this page in Safari. Copy the tweet/X link (Share → Copy Link), paste it here, then tap Download GIF. When the preview appears, tap it to open the menu and choose Download. On iOS 13+, files go to Files → Downloads. If Safari plays the clip instead of saving, tap & hold the video and select Download Linked File.
Android Instructions
Use Chrome (or your preferred browser). Copy the tweet/X link, paste it, and tap Download GIF. When the video opens, long-press and choose Download video. The MP4 typically saves to Internal storage → Downloads. Move it to your Gallery if needed.
Windows & Mac Instructions
In Chrome/Edge/Firefox/Safari, paste the tweet/X URL and click Download GIF. When the preview loads, right-click (or Control-click on Mac) and choose Save video as…. Pick your Downloads folder to save.
Need a .GIF file (not MP4)?
For most uses, MP4 is better (smaller, smoother, widely compatible). If you still need the legacy .GIF format, you can convert the downloaded MP4 using any video-to-GIF converter or common editors (Photoshop, CapCut, ffmpeg, etc.). Tip: keep the GIF’s width reasonable (e.g., ≤720 px) to control file size.
Benefits of Using This GIF Downloader
- No watermark on downloaded files
- Universal compatibility via MP4 output
- Mobile & desktop support: iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
- Free & unlimited: no login or app install
Tips & Troubleshooting
- GIF plays instead of downloading: Desktop — right-click → Save video as…. Mobile — tap & hold → Download.
- Private/protected posts: Not supported. Only public tweets/X posts work.
- Looping without audio: Many GIFs are silent by design; the MP4 will also be silent.
- Multiple media: If a post includes several clips, select the one you need after fetching.
Privacy & Safety
We don’t require login and don’t store your personal data or download history. Files are fetched on demand from publicly accessible Twitter/X sources.
Related Tools
Looking for other content types? Try Twitter Video Downloader (general videos), Twitter Image Downloader (photos), or Twitter to MP4 for direct video conversion.
- Twitter/X stores GIFs as MP4. Your download will be MP4 for best quality and compatibility. If you need .GIF, convert the MP4 afterward using a GIF converter or editor.
- No. Downloads are provided without any watermark.
- No. Only publicly accessible tweets/X posts can be downloaded.
- Animated GIFs are typically silent. If the original post has no audio, the MP4 will also have no audio.
- No. Everything runs in your browser — no app, extension, or login required.
- On desktop, files go to your <em>Downloads</em> folder. On iPhone (iOS 13+), check <em>Files → Downloads</em>. On Android, check the browser’s default download folder.
Disclaimer: This tool is intended for personal and educational use only. We do not host or store any content. Media is fetched directly from Twitter/X when you request it. Only download content you are permitted to use and respect copyright.