How to Save a Twitter Video to Your Phone (iPhone & Android)
Saving a Twitter video isn't actually built into the X app on phones- there's no native "save to camera roll" button on most videos you scroll past. This is the browser-based workaround that skips installing anything.
Quick answer
What to know before you start
- Works from your phone's regular browser- no app needed
- iPhone and Android save the file to different places, but the steps are nearly identical
- The video has to be attached to a public post
Saving on iPhone
Open the video's post in Safari (or Chrome- either works), copy the link, and paste it below. Once the video loads, tap download and it'll land in the Files app first; from there you can move it into Photos if you want it in your camera roll proper.
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Copy the post link
Tap Share on the post, then Copy Link.
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Paste it into the downloader below
Let it load the available video quality.
- 3
Download and move to Photos
Save the file, then move it from Files into your Photos app if needed.
Saving on Android
Same idea, slightly different landing spot: Android browsers generally drop the downloaded file straight into your Downloads folder, and from there most gallery apps will pick it up automatically without you having to move anything.
If the video won't save
The two most common causes are a link that isn't pointing at the exact post- a shortened link or a profile URL won't work- or a post that's private, deleted, or was never public to begin with. Try opening the link in a private browser tab first; if you can't view it there without logging in, no downloader is going to reach it either.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app to save Twitter videos on my phone?
No. This works entirely in your phone's browser- Safari on iPhone, Chrome or your default browser on Android.
Where does the video get saved on Android?
Usually your Downloads folder, and most gallery apps will show it there automatically.
Where does the video get saved on iPhone?
It downloads into the Files app first. Move it into Photos from there if you want it in your camera roll.
Can I save a video from a private account this way?
No. Only videos on public, accessible posts can be saved- the same rule as everywhere else on this site.