The social media platform formerly known as Twitter now lets everyone post videos. Consequently, you may have come across some great clips and wondered how to download videos from X.
The X app doesn’t offer a direct way to download videos at the time of writing. However, some third-party apps will allow you to do so.
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This article will discuss how to download videos from X via computer and smartphone. Note that these steps may change as the X platform shifts over time.
How to download videos from X via PC and Mac
One of the easiest ways to get clips from X is Twitter Video Downloader:
- Go to twittervideodownloader.com via your PC or Mac’s web browser.
- Then, copy the link of the X message or tweet containing your desired video.
- Paste it on the Twitter Video Downloader site and select your preferred video resolution.
- Afterward, click the Download button to open a new tab containing your selected video.
- Right-click the video or click the three-dot button.
- Next, click the “Save it to your computer” option.
- Wait until your computer finishes downloading.
Your new video should be in your computer’s Download folder. Note that these websites may cease functioning as X updates its social media platform. Moreover, be careful of malware or viruses while using downloader sites.
How to download videos from X via Android and iOS
Android users can download videos from X with the Video Downloader for Twitter app. Here’s how it works:
- Download and install Video Downloader for Twitter on the Google Play Store.
- Then, open the X post or tweet containing your desired video.
- Tap the Share button, which looks like three dots connected with lines.
- Select the Copy Link option.
- Next, open the Video Downloader for Twitter app, which will ask you to download the video automatically.
- Tap the Download button to save the clip.
You can find your new video in the Videos folder. If you use an iPhone, you’re lucky because the built-in Safari web browser lets you download videos from X. Lifehacker recommends the following steps:
- Open the X app and tap your preferred X post’s Share button.
- Then, tap the Copy Link button.
- Paste the link in the Safari app’s address bar.
- Tap the triple-dot icon and then select the Save to Files option.
- Next, name your video and select the Save option.
You can find your new downloads in the Files app. Again, be wary of viruses and malware when using downloader sites. Remember that they may encounter errors due to X upgrades.