Learn how to save videos on Twitter from desktop and mobile

You’re scrolling on Twitter and see a video of a recipe you want to try or a reaction clip you just have to show your friend. If it’s an image, it’s easy to screenshot or download. Sadly, saving videos isn’t that simple.

Twitter doesn’t have the option to save videos as it does with images. There’s a good chance you’ve discovered this issue, so you might wonder if you can save a video from Twitter. No matter what kind of phone or desktop you’re on, you can. There’s a hack for that — and there are third-party apps.

So, how do you save a video from Twitter? Learn how to save Twitter videos on your device (iOS, Android, or desktop). You’ll be one step closer to perfecting your culinary skills or making your bestie laugh.

How do you save a video from Twitter on your iPhone?

Apple users, rejoice. Here’s how to save Twitter videos on your iPhone:

1. Make sure you have the Shortcuts app on your phone. If you don’t, download it from the App Store.
2. Head to your phone’s settings and tap Shortcuts. Toggle the slider to Allow Untrusted Shortcuts. Note: We don’t recommend installing untrusted materials on your phone, but this is a common workaround for Twitter videos. Use it at your own risk.
3. Follow this link to Twitter Video Downloader V2.6, and click on the Get Shortcut button. The shortcut to the video downloader will open in Shortcuts.
4. Tap on Add Untrusted Shortcut, and start downloading videos from Twitter.
5. All you need do is open the Twitter app and find the video you want to download.
6. Tap the Share button — you’ll see an option for Twitter Video Downloader. Click on it to launch the shortcut.
7. Tap on the video download quality option you want (high, medium or low).
8. Check your photo library to ensure the video is correctly downloaded.

How do you save a video from Twitter on Android?

Android fans: get ready to download a Twitter video with the following few steps.

1. Start by downloading an app called Download Twitter Videos.
2. Open the Download Twitter Videos app and head over to Preferred Settings.
3. Select the options to download Twitter videos at the highest resolution possible, and automatically download videos from Twitter links you copy and paste into the app.
4. Open Twitter and locate the video you’d like to download. Copy the link for the Tweet that contains that video.
5. Head back to the Download Twitter Videos app, and paste the link into the field at the top of the screen.
6. Check your image gallery to make sure the video is downloaded correctly.

How do you save a video from Twitter on a PC or Mac?

If you prefer to use Twitter on a Mac or PC, we get it. The content is a bit more HD, and it’s a whole lot easier to type on a full-sized keyboard than on a phone. Here’s how desktop users can download Twitter videos:

1. Open Twitter and locate the Tweet with the video you want to save.
2. Right-click on the video and click “copy video address.”
3. In a new tab, open Twitter Video Downloader or SaveTweetVid.
4. Once you’ve opened either of those pages, paste the link you copied into the text box.
5. Click the Download button and choose your video quality before saving. Want to save this video on your phone, too? On SaveTweetVid, use your phone to scan the QR code at the bottom of the download page.

Tip: If you’re a Google Chrome user, you can use the Twitter Video Downloader or the Video Downloader Plus extensions to save your video. If you’re wondering how to download videos from Twitter messages, this tip will come in especially handy. The Video Downloader Plus extension lets you save any Twitter video on your screen — including one from a DM. Just remember that it’s good practice to ask for consent before you save something from a private message.

What about GIFs?

So, is a GIF an image or a video? And how can you download that adorable GIF of a cat typing away at its computer?

GIFs are technically images (or image sequences), but they act like videos for the sake of downloads on Twitter — you can’t just screenshot that typing cat. You can download GIFs the same way you’d download a video.

Make the most of your Tweets

Twitter isn’t just for snappy one-liners and headlines anymore. This social media app, which made its name as the best website for quick blurbs and conversations, now has many other features.

The character limit may force you to mince your words, but a picture, GIF, or video can say a thousand of them. Use these functions to engage with and relate to your users. With multimedia content, your posts will stand out in the scroll and grab a viewer’s attention.

And don’t forget to capitalize on your Twitter engagement by writing a great bio that tells visitors more about what you do. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, or artist, your bio is an important place to promote your work. Put a link to your portfolio, professional site, or podcast. If you want to add multiple links, get a Linktree, which can branch out to lots of places on the web.