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Twitter GIF Downloader

Paste a public X or Twitter post link to find its GIFs, preview them and save a real .gif file or the source MP4. One link lookup costs 1 credit.

Public posts only. Finding GIFs needs a free account.

Each link lookup costs 1 credit. Previewing, converting and saving the files costs nothing more.

Paste one post link. Profile links and several links at once are not supported.

Each link lookup costs 1 credit, even if the post contains no GIF. Failed lookups are refunded. Saving files from the same lookup costs no extra credits.

How to download GIFs from Twitter (X)

  1. Copy the post link

    In X or Twitter, open the post that has the GIF and copy its link.

  2. Paste it and find the GIF

    Paste the link above and choose Find GIF. The lookup costs 1 credit, however many GIFs the post has.

  3. Preview and choose a format

    Play the GIF, then save the source MP4 or convert it to a real GIF file in your browser and save that.

Download Twitter GIFs as real GIF files

Twitter GIF Downloader works with links from both x.com and twitter.com. Behind the scenes, X stores every GIF as a short looping MP4 video. The tool finds that file and lets you save it as it is, or converts it into a genuine animated .gif file that opens everywhere.

The conversion runs in your browser, on your device, and nothing you create is uploaded. Normal videos, live streams and posts from private or protected accounts are not supported.

GIF or MP4: which one should I save?

The MP4 is the original file from the post: sharper, much smaller and smooth. A real .gif is bigger, limited to 256 colours per frame, and plays in places that do not accept video.

To keep conversion reliable, a GIF is made at up to 480 pixels wide and 15 frames per second, and only for animations up to 20 seconds. Before you save, the page tells you the exact size, frame rate and file size of the result. A longer animation is not cut short: save its MP4 instead.

Save GIFs on your phone or computer

The files are saved by your browser, so they appear wherever it keeps downloads. Converting uses your device’s memory and processor: a very old phone may be slow or fail, and the MP4 always remains available. We have not tested every phone and browser combination yet.

Why can’t I find a GIF in this post?

  • The post has a normal video or photos, not a GIF. Videos can be saved with the X Video Downloader.
  • The post is deleted, from a private or protected account, or otherwise unavailable. The source does not always say which, and we do not guess.
  • The source is busy or slow right now: wait a moment and try again. A lookup that fails is refunded.
  • The GIF is a reply or a quote: paste the link of the post that actually contains the animation.
  • The animation is longer than 20 seconds: it cannot be converted here, but its MP4 can still be saved.

GIFs belong to their authors. Only save animations you have the right to keep, and respect the author’s rights when you share them.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download a GIF from Twitter (X)?

Copy the link of the post that contains the GIF, paste it into Twitter GIF Downloader and choose Find GIF. Play the preview, then convert the animation to a GIF file and save it, or save the source MP4. No X account is needed, only a free Twitter Viewer account.

Is the Twitter GIF downloader free? What does it cost?

Each link lookup costs 1 credit, however many GIFs the post has. Previewing, converting and saving the files from that lookup cost nothing more. If the lookup fails, the credit is returned. You can reopen a finished lookup for 24 hours without paying again.

What if the post has no GIF?

The lookup still counts and costs 1 credit, because the post was read. The page then tells you what the post holds instead (for example a video) and where to save it. If we cannot read the post at all, nothing is charged.

Can I look up the same link again?

Yes. A new lookup of the same link costs 1 credit again. To use the same results again, reopen your finished lookup instead: it stays available for 24 hours and costs nothing.

What happens if a lookup or conversion fails?

A lookup that cannot be completed is refunded automatically. If the lookup succeeded and the conversion on your device fails, the credit stays spent because the lookup was done, but you can try again for free or save the source MP4.

Is the saved file a real GIF?

Yes. “Convert to GIF” builds an animated .gif that loops, in your browser. X itself stores GIFs as MP4, so the MP4 is the original file. A GIF is limited to 480 pixels wide, 15 frames per second and 20 seconds, with 256 colours per frame, and the page shows the result before you save it.

Do I need an account?

Yes, a free Twitter Viewer account (Google or email), because each lookup uses a credit. Credits are bought in one-time packs on the pricing page; there is no subscription.

Can I download GIFs from private accounts or deleted posts?

No. Only GIFs from public posts that are still available can be found.

Last updated October 27, 2026

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