X / Twitter GIF saver

GIFs from X, saved in one tap

Keep the reaction GIF you love. Paste the post link and save the original looping clip.

No watermark HD MP4 & MP3 No account needed
How it works

How to save a GIF from X

Works with x.com and twitter.com links from the app or the website.

  1. Copy the post link

    Tap the share icon under the post with the GIF and choose Copy link.

  2. Paste it above

    Drop the link into vid-down and press Get video.

  3. Save the clip

    Tap the MP4 button. The file loops like a GIF in most players and chat apps.

Guide

GIFs on X, explained

Why a GIF from X downloads as MP4

X does not actually store GIFs as GIF files. When someone posts a GIF, X converts it into a short silent MP4 that loops forever. That is why the file you save is an MP4: it is the original file, and it is far smaller and sharper than a real GIF would be.

The MP4 loops in most players and can be sent in WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage, where it plays like a GIF.

Turning it back into a GIF

If you really need a .gif file, for example for an old forum or an email signature, open the MP4 in any free video-to-GIF converter or in an image editor. Keep it short: GIF files grow very large very quickly.

Saving a X GIF on iPhone or iPad

Open vid-down in Safari, paste the link and tap MP4 HD. Safari asks whether you want to download the file; tap Download. The GIF lands in the Files app under Downloads.

To move it to your Photos library, open the file in Files, tap the Share button and choose Save Video. From then on it behaves like any clip you recorded yourself.

Saving a X GIF on Android

In Chrome or any other browser, paste the link, press Get video and choose a format. The GIF is saved to the Download folder and usually shows up in your gallery a moment later.

If you cannot find it, open the Files app (sometimes called My Files) and look in Downloads, or pull down the notification shade and tap the finished download.

On a Windows PC, Mac or Chromebook

Copy the address of the X post from your browser bar, paste it into vid-down and pick a format. The file goes to your normal Downloads folder and plays in any modern video player.

Why vid-down

The quick way to keep a GIF

Clean video, no stamp

We fetch the original upload, so the clip you save has no floating logo or username bouncing across it.

Ready in seconds

Paste, tap, save. There is no queue, no countdown and no install step between you and your file.

Video or just the sound

Keep the full MP4 in HD, pick a lighter SD file for chat apps, or pull the audio out as an MP3.

No caps, no account

Save as many clips as you like. vid-down never asks you to register or hand over an email address.

Works on every screen

It runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux. Nothing to download but the video.

Private by design

We do not keep the videos you fetch or a history of your links. Files are removed as soon as they are sent to you.

One tool, 22 networks

Pick where your clip lives

FAQ

Questions, answered

Why is my GIF an MP4 file?

X converts every GIF into a short looping MP4 video when it is posted. vid-down gives you that original file, which is smaller and sharper than a real GIF.

Can I share it in WhatsApp or iMessage?

Yes. Chat apps play short MP4 clips just like GIFs.

Is vid-down really free?

Yes. Every feature is free with no download limit. The site is paid for by the adverts you see on the page.

Do I need to create an account or install anything?

No. vid-down works entirely in your browser. You never have to sign up, log in or install an app or extension.

Is it legal to download videos?

Saving your own content, or content you have permission to use, for personal viewing is generally fine. Re-uploading or using other people's work without their consent can break copyright law and the network's rules. You are responsible for how you use what you download.