How to download videos from Twitter

1. Get a link to the Tweet's URL

Open the Tweet you would like to download a video from in your browser and highlight and copy the URL in the address bar. 

2. Open an online video downloader

There are lots of Twitter video downloaders out there, but we tend to use Twitter Video Downloader, Twitsave or SaveTweetVid. Please note these are third-party services users should leverage at their own risk.

Head to your chosen downloader and paste in the Tweet URL from the last step. Then, click 'Download'

3. Download your video

A page will open with your download at different resolutions, including 720p, 480p, and 320p. Click the 'Download' button corresponding to the version you're interested in. 

It'll either directly download or take you to a new page playing the video, depending on which site you use. If the latter, either click the three dots in the bottom right of the video player and select 'Download', or right-click the video and select 'Save video as...'

Some sites like SaveTweetVid also offer alternative download methods; if you scroll down to the end of the page there, you'll find a QR code that allows you to download directly onto a mobile device like a smartphone or tablet.

1. Download the Twitter Video Download shortcut

This method will be using iOS' Shortcuts feature, so you'll need an up-to-date iPhone running iOS 16.3 or above and have the Shortcuts app downloaded.

Then, open this link to download the Twitter Video Download shortcut and click 'add to shortcuts'. Please note this is a third-party shortcut users should leverage at their own risk.

2. Share the video to the TVDL shortcut

Head to the Twitter app and find the Tweet with the video you want to download. Tap the share button (the tray with an arrow pointing out of it in the bottom right-hand side of the Tweet and then press 'Share via'.

Your iPhone or iPad's share menu will pop up - scroll down until you see TVDL  - tap this.

3. Choose your video's quality

If it's your first time using the shortcut, it will ask you for a few permissions - allow these. Then, it'll ask what quality you'd like for your video. Choose from High, Medium or Low and your video will start downloading. After a few short minutes, depending on the video size, you'll see the clip appear in your Photos app.

1. Download the Download Twitter Videos app

For Android devices, your easiest option is using the Download Twitter Videos app. Head to the Play Store app and search for Download Twitter Videos.

2. Open Twitter and share the video you want to download

Once the app is installed, find the Tweet you want to download video from, then tap the share icon, then Download Twitter. Select the version you want to install, and it'll begin to download.