Twitter Video Downloader
Download videos from X (formerly Twitter) by converting tweet URLs into downloadable video links.
URL
https://twittervideodownloader.com/ (October 2025)
Description
Twitter Video Downloader is a free website that converts a public X (formerly Twitter) post URL containing a video or animated GIF into a direct MP4 download link. Paste the full post URL into a single input box and download the returned media directly in your browser. The service does not require an account or API access and does not support protected/private posts.
Copy the URL of the tweet containing the video.
Paste the URL into the input field on the Twitter Video Downloader website.
Click the Download button.
Choose the video resolution you prefer (high, medium, or low quality).
The selected video will open in a new browser tab.
Right-click (or control-click on Mac) on the video and select Save Video As.
Rename the file if needed and save it to your desired location.
Cost
Level of difficulty
This tool is easy to use and requires no technical knowledge.
Requirements
Internet, web browser
Limitations
No Batch Downloads: Users must download videos individually.
Limited to Public Tweets: Videos from private or protected accounts cannot be downloaded.
Possible Website Downtime: Please note that this is a third-party tool, and its availability may be inconsistent.
Potential for URL Changes: If X (Twitter) modifies its media hosting structure, the tool may stop functioning until an update is made.
No Audio Extraction: This tool does not allow users to extract audio from videos.
Legal/ToS: Using third‑party downloaders can conflict with X’s Terms (updated 2025‑05‑08), which restrict scraping/using non‑published interfaces; consider when downloading/redistributing.
Ethical Considerations
Use only for lawful, necessary purposes and obtain permission where required. Minimize the collection of personal data and avoid redistributing sensitive content. For evidentiary work, follow recognized guidance such as the Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations for collection, preservation, and verification practices.
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Guides and Articles
Bellingcat Guide to Social Media Archiving
How to Download and Archive Social Media Videos
Internet Archive’s Guide on Media Preservation
Tool provider
Developer/org: Unknown — site and policy pages do not disclose a legal entity (footer refers only to “Team TwitterVideoDownloader.com”; contact link is obfuscated).
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