Twitter GIF Downloader
Paste the link of a tweet with a GIF; it downloads as the original MP4 file X keeps.
Works with x.com and twitter.com links.
Why do Twitter GIFs download as MP4?
X converts every uploaded GIF into a silent, looping MP4 video. No real .gif file exists on its servers, so the file you get ends in .mp4. The picture is identical to the GIF you saw on X, and usually much smaller than the same .gif would be.
How to use the downloaded GIF
- Posting it on X again: upload the MP4 directly; it is short and silent, so it plays fine.
- In chats: most messaging apps loop short, silent videos just like GIFs.
- Need a real .gif? Convert the MP4 with any “MP4 to GIF” converter; the file gets bigger and colors may be reduced.
Twitter GIF download questions
Why is there no sound in the downloaded Twitter GIF?
GIFs on X are silent. If the clip you want has sound, the post is a video, not a GIF, and downloads as MP4 the same way.
Can I download the GIF as a .gif file?
Not directly. X only stores GIFs as MP4, and we deliver the file as-is, without conversion. You can use a converter after downloading if needed.
Why is there only one quality option for a GIF?
X keeps GIFs in a single resolution. That is why the list usually shows only “Original”, which is the best quality available.