What if the post has both a video and a GIF?

This page only shows GIF-type media. If the post contains only regular videos, nothing will appear here. Use the main XDownload video downloader instead.

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Download X (Twitter) GIFs — Save as MP4

Q: Can I re-convert the MP4 back to a GIF?

Yes. Once you have the MP4 file, you can use a free tool like Ezgif.com or GIPHY to convert it back to .gif format if needed.

Paste any public X post link that contains a GIF. We extract the looping MP4 file X stores internally and let you save it directly to your device.

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Why X GIFs are actually MP4 files

And what that means for downloading them.

When you upload a GIF to X (Twitter), the platform converts it to a silent, looping MP4 video before storage. This compression step can reduce file size by 80–95% while keeping the animation perfectly smooth.

Because the file is stored as MP4, standard "right-click → Save image" does not work on GIF posts. This tool fetches the underlying MP4 file directly so you can save it like any other video.

If you need a .gif file instead of .mp4, download the MP4 first and then use a converter like Ezgif.com — it's free and handles the conversion in a few seconds.

How to download an X GIF

Find the GIF post

Open X and navigate to the tweet or post that contains the GIF you want. Copy the post URL from the address bar or tap Share → Copy Link.

Paste & resolve

Paste the full post URL into the box above and click Download. The tool fetches all GIF-type media in that post.

Save the MP4

Click the download button to save the looping MP4 to your device. On mobile, use the proxy download for the best compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

Why does X store GIFs as MP4?

X converts all uploaded GIFs to looping MP4 videos on their servers. MP4 files are smaller and play more smoothly, especially on mobile.

Can I re-convert the MP4 back to a GIF?

Yes. Once you have the MP4 file, use a free tool like Ezgif.com to convert it to .gif format.

What if the post has no GIF?

This page only shows GIF-type media. If the post contains only regular videos or photos, use the main video downloader or image downloader instead.

Is the downloaded file the same quality as on X?

Yes. You get the exact MP4 file X serves — the same quality you see when watching the GIF in your timeline.

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