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Twitter (X) GIF Downloader

Paste the link of an X post with a GIF and download the animation. X stores GIFs as short MP4 videos, so that is the file you get — smaller and sharper than a real GIF.

Accepts x.com and twitter.com /status/ links

How to save a GIF from X

  1. Open the post with the GIF, tap Share, then Copy link.
  2. Paste the link into the field above and press Download.
  3. Pick the MP4. It loops in most players and messaging apps just like the GIF.

What you get

MP4 of the GIF
The exact file X serves for the animation — no re-encode on our side.
Silent, looping
GIF posts carry no audio. Most phones and chat apps loop short silent MP4s automatically.

Things worth knowing

  • X converts every uploaded GIF to MP4, so there is no .gif file to download from X itself.
  • If you need an actual .gif, convert the MP4 with any GIF tool; the MP4 is the higher-quality starting point.
  • Protected and deleted posts cannot be resolved.

Twitter GIF downloader FAQ

Why do I get an MP4 instead of a GIF?

Because that is what X stores. Animated GIFs are converted to MP4 on upload, and the original .gif is not kept.

Will the MP4 loop?

In most players and messaging apps, yes — short silent videos are treated like GIFs. On a desktop player, turn on loop.

Can I download a GIF from a reply?

Yes. Copy the link of the reply itself; every post has its own /status/ link.

Last updated: 2026-10-23

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