Twitter GIF Downloader

GIF posts on X are not stored as .gif files: X saves them as short MP4 videos. This Twitter GIF downloader converts that MP4 into a real .gif in your browser, so you can download a Twitter GIF without signing up or installing anything.

For public posts you own or have permission to save. Private and deleted posts are not supported. Availability depends on X.

How to download a Twitter GIF

  1. Copy the link to the post that contains the GIF.
  2. Paste it into the box above.
  3. Press “Find video” and wait for the list to appear.
  4. Set the start, length and width.
  5. Press “Convert to GIF”.
  6. Press “Save GIF”.

GIF settings

Setting Options
Start The second of the video where the GIF begins
Length Up to 15 seconds
Width 320, 480 or 640 px; never enlarged beyond the source
Frame rate 10 frames per second

MP4 vs GIF

MP4 GIF
Quality Closer to the original More limited
File size Small Much larger than the MP4 of the same clip
Sound Can have sound No sound
Compatibility Video players Works wherever images are accepted

See Twitter GIF: MP4 vs GIF for when to pick each one, or use the main video downloader to save the full MP4.

FAQ

Can I just rename .mp4 to .gif?

No. Renaming does not convert the file. Use the “Convert to GIF” button.

Why does my GIF have no sound?

GIF files cannot carry audio. If you need sound, save the MP4 or extract an MP3 from a video that has an audio track.

How do I save the GIF on an iPhone?

It lands in Files, in Downloads. Long-press the file, tap Share, then Save Image. It plays in the Animated album in Photos.

Can I reuse someone else’s GIF?

A public post does not give you permission to re-upload it. Ask the rights holder first.