How to Download X Videos on iPhone

Save a public X (Twitter) video to your iPhone with Safari and the Files app in a few taps. No app install or account needed.

Published: By Editorial team

iOS has no built-in way to save a video from the X app, but Safari can download files directly. This works for public posts only.

Steps

  1. In the X app, open the post and tap Share → Copy link.
  2. Open the downloader in Safari and tap Paste.
  3. Tap Find Video, choose a quality and tap Download.
  4. Safari saves the MP4 to Files → Downloads.

Save it to Photos

Open the Files app, go to Downloads, open the video, tap the Share button and choose Save Video. It will then appear in the Photos app.

Xsavely on iPhone showing the quality options for an X video with a Download button for each
Choose a quality and tap Download (sample video).
Safari on iPhone with the downloads arrow open and the MP4 file in the list
Safari shows a download arrow in the address bar. Tap it to see the file.

Tips

  • If the download button seems to do nothing, check the download arrow in Safari’s address bar.
  • Choose 720p when you want a smaller file; 1080p (when available) looks best on larger screens.
iPhone Files app Downloads folder with the share sheet offering Save Video
In Files → Downloads, open the video, tap Share and choose Save Video.

Faster next time

Set up a Shortcut once and share straight from the X app: Share X Videos Straight to Xsavely on iPhone.