Sometimes, you may come across a video on Twitter that you want to save for later to view or share. However, Twitter does not provide an easy way to download videos from its website or app. Fortunately, there are some methods that you can use to download Twitter videos on your computer or mobile device.
Download Twitter videos on your computer
If you want to download Twitter videos on your computer, you can use a web browser and a third-party website that can extract the video link from the tweet.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Find the tweet that contains the video that you want to download. You can use the search bar or scroll through your feed to find it.
- Click on the date or time below the tweet to open it in a new tab. You will see the URL of the tweet in the address bar of your browser. Copy it by selecting it and pressing Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac).
- Go to a website that can download Twitter videos, such as SaveTweetVid, Twitter Video Downloader, or DownloadTwitterVideo. Paste the URL of the tweet in the text box and click on the Download button.
- You will see a list of download links with different video qualities and formats. Choose the one that suits your preference and right-click on it. Select Save link as or Save target as from the menu that appears.
- Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the video file and click on Save. The video will start downloading and you can watch it offline whenever you want.
How to download Twitter videos on iPhone or iPad
If you want to download Twitter videos on your iPhone or iPad, you will need to install an app that can access the video link from the tweet and save it to your device.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and search for an app that can download Twitter videos, such as [Documents by Readdle], [MyMedia], or [Video Saver PRO+]. Download and install the app of your choice.
- Open the Twitter app on your iPhone or iPad and find the tweet that contains the video that you want to download. Tap on the share icon at the bottom right corner of the tweet and select the Copy link from the menu that appears.
- Open the app that you installed in earlier and go to its built-in browser. Go to a website that can download Twitter videos, such as SaveTweetVid, Twitter Video Downloader, or DownloadTwitterVideo. Paste the URL of the tweet in the text box and tap on the Download button.
- You will see a list of download links with different video qualities and formats. Choose the one that suits your preference and tap and hold on to it. Select Download file from the menu that appears.
- The app will ask you to name the file and choose a location where you want to save it. Enter a name for the file and tap on Save. The video will start downloading and you can find it in the app’s file manager.
- To transfer the video to your Photos app, tap on the file and select Share from the menu that appears. Choose Save Video from the options and grant permission if needed. The video will be saved to your Photos app, and you can watch it offline whenever you want.
How to download Twitter videos on Android Device
If you want to download Twitter videos on your Android device, you can use a web browser and a third-party app that can detect and download videos from any website.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the tweet you want to download in a new tab. Copy the URL by selecting it and tapping on Copy.
- Go to Google Play Store and search for an app that can download videos from any website, such as [Video Downloader], [All Video Downloader], or [Video Downloader Master]. Download and install the app of your choice.
- Open the app that you installed earlier and go to its built-in browser. Go to a website that can download Twitter videos, such as SaveTweetVid, Twitter Video Downloader, or DownloadTwitterVideo. Paste the URL of the tweet in the text box and tap on the Download button.
- You will see a list of download links with different video qualities and formats. Choose the one that suits your preference and tap on it. The app will ask you to confirm the download and choose a location where you want to save the video file. Tap on OK or Download. The video will start downloading and you can find it in the app’s file manager or your device’s gallery.