Despite billions of videos being posted on Twitter/X, the platform has never added a built-in "download video" button. Your only official option is to bookmark a tweet — which does nothing for offline viewing. Here's how to actually save a Twitter/X video file to your device in 2026.

How to Get the Tweet URL

Before you can download a Twitter/X video, you need the URL of the specific tweet containing it. Here's how to find it on different devices:

  • On X.com (desktop): Click the three dots ··· on the tweet → Copy link to post. Or just copy the URL from your browser address bar.
  • On the X app (mobile): Tap the Share icon (↑) on the tweet → Copy link.
  • On twitter.com (old URL still works): Same as X.com — copy from address bar or share menu.

How to Download the Twitter/X Video

  1. Copy the tweet URL using the method above.
  2. Go to sdownloader.online in your browser.
  3. Paste the tweet URL into the input field.
  4. Click Download. Watch a short 5-second ad (how the free service is funded), then click Close & Download.
  5. Multiple quality options appear. Twitter typically stores videos at 360p, 720p, and sometimes 1080p. Select your preferred quality.
  6. The MP4 file downloads to your device.

Downloading Twitter GIFs

Twitter GIFs are actually MP4 videos, not real GIF files — Twitter encodes them as looping videos for performance reasons. SDOWNLOADER downloads them as MP4 files, which you can play like any video. They will loop when played in most video players.

Does This Work With x.com and twitter.com URLs?

Yes. SDOWNLOADER supports both twitter.com/status/... and x.com/status/... URL formats interchangeably. When Twitter rebranded to X, the old twitter.com URLs were preserved and both formats work identically.

What About Private Tweets?

Videos from private Twitter/X accounts cannot be downloaded. Private accounts restrict content to approved followers only — it's not publicly accessible. SDOWNLOADER can only fetch content that is publicly available. Public tweets from any account, including verified accounts, brands, and news organizations, work correctly.

Why Doesn't Twitter Have a Download Button?

This is a deliberate product decision by Twitter/X. The platform wants users to watch content inside the app (for ad revenue and engagement metrics). Third-party tools like SDOWNLOADER access the underlying MP4 video file directly — the same file your browser streams when you watch a tweet in-line — but download it to your device instead of just streaming it.

Using SDOWNLOADER for Twitter Videos on iPhone

  1. In the X app: tap Share → Copy Link.
  2. Open Safari and go to sdownloader.online.
  3. Tap the input field → Paste → Download.
  4. After the ad, select quality → file downloads.
  5. Tap the download indicator in Safari's address bar → tap the file → Save to Photos.