How to download videos from Twitter to PC or smartphone

It’s quite difficult to imagine today’s social networks without videos, even very short ones.
And Twitter is no exception. The popular microblogging service allows you to upload and share short videos that are no more than 2 minutes and 20 seconds long. Uploading a video to the service is very simple. But how can you download videos from Twitter if such a need arises? We will consider this question in this article.

How to download a video from Twitter

It is quite obvious that the functionality of the service does not imply the ability to download videos attached to tweets. Accordingly, we will solve this problem using third-party services and applications for various platforms.

Method 1: DownloadTwitterVideos

If you want to download a Twitter video using your personal computer, DownloadTwitterVideos is probably the best option. To download a video in MP4 format, all you need is a link to the specific tweet with the video.

Online service DownloadTwitterVideos

1. So, first we find a publication with an attached video on Twitter.

   
   Then click on the downward arrow at the top right of the tweet.

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2. Next, select “Copy link to tweet” from the drop-down list.

3. Then we copy the contents of the only text field in the pop-up window.

   
   To copy a link, right-click on the selected text and select “Copy” from the context menu. Or we’ll do it simpler - use the combination “CTRL+C”.

   Initially, the link is already selected for copying, but if you somehow reset this selection, to restore it, simply click on the text field again.

4. Now go to the DownloadTwitterVideos service page and paste the link into the appropriate field.

   
   To paste, use the shortcut “CTRL + V” or right-click on the text field and select “Paste”.

5. After specifying the link to the tweet, all that remains is to click on the “Download [format and quality we need]” button.

   
   The start of the download will be indicated by a block at the bottom with the name of the video and the inscription “Download completed successfully.”

The functionality of DownloadTwitterVideos is as simple as possible, and using the service is very convenient, because you can download the video you need in just a couple of clicks.

Method 2: SAVEVIDEO.ME

Another, more advanced solution is the online video downloader SAVEVIDEO.ME. This service, unlike the one described above, is universal, i.e. allows you to download video files from a variety of social networks. Well, the principle of operation is still the same.

Online service SAVEVIDEO.ME

1. To start using the service, as in the first method, first copy the link to the tweet with the video. Then go to the main page of SAVEVIDEO.ME.

   
   We are interested in the text box located under the words “Paste the URL of the video page here and click “Download”.” This is where we insert our “link”.

2. Click on the “Download” button on the right side of the input form.

3. Next, select the video quality we need and right-click on the “Download video file” link.

   
   In the context menu, select “Save link as...”.

4. Go to the folder where you intend to download the video and click on the “Save” button.

   
   After this, the video will begin downloading.

   All videos downloaded using SAVEVIDEO.ME are initially saved on the PC with completely random names. Therefore, in order not to confuse video files in the future, you should rename them immediately in the window for saving the link.

Method 3: +Download for Android

You can also download videos from Twitter using applications for Android devices. One of the best solutions of this kind on Google Play is the +Download program (full name - +Download 4 Instagram Twitter). The application allows you to download videos from a microblogging service according to the same principle as used in the two methods described above.

1. First, install +Download from the Google application store.
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2. Then open the newly installed program and go to “Settings” by clicking on the vertical ellipsis at the top right.

3. Here, if necessary, we change the video download directory to a more preferable one.

   
   To do this, click on “Download folder” and select the desired folder in the pop-up window. To do this, click on “Download folder” and select the desired folder in the pop-up window. To confirm the selection of the directory for videos from Twitter, click on the “SELECT” button.

4. The next step is to find a tweet with a video in the Twitter application or the mobile version of the service.

   
   Then click on the same arrow in the upper right part of the publication block.

5. And in the pop-up menu, select “Copy link to tweet”.

6. Now we go back to +Download and just click on the big round button with the arrow at the bottom.

   
   The application will recognize the link to the tweet we copied and will begin downloading the video we need.

7. We can track the progress of downloading a video file using the download bar located at the bottom of the interface.

   
   Once the download is complete, the video immediately becomes available for viewing in the directory you previously specified.

The +Download application, unlike the services discussed above, immediately downloads videos in the optimal format and resolution for your smartphone. Therefore, you definitely won’t have to worry about the low quality of the downloaded video here.

Method 4: SSSTwitter

A simple and easy-to-use web service focused exclusively on downloading videos from Twitter. The ability to download here is implemented in approximately the same way as in SaveFrom.net, a popular site and extension of the same name, as well as in DownloadTwitterVideos, which we discussed above. All you have to do is copy/paste the link or modify it without leaving the video page on the social network. Let's take a closer look at how this is done.

1. First, open the post on Twitter from which you plan to download the video, and click on the address bar of your browser to highlight the link to that page.
2. Place the cursor between characters «//» and in a word "twitter". Enter the letters “sss” without quotes there and press “ENTER” on your keyboard.

   Note: After the change, the link should look like this: https:// sss twitter.com/mikeshinoda/status/1066983612719874048. Before that she looked like this https://twitter.com/mikeshinoda/status/1066983612719874048. Naturally, everything that comes after .com/ will be different for you, but before it will not.

3. Once on the SSSTwitter web service page, scroll down a little, right down to the block for selecting the quality (resolution) of the downloaded video. Once you have decided, click on the “Download” link located opposite it.
4. The video will open in a separate tab and playback will start automatically. Pay attention to the address bar of your browser - at the end of it there will be a “Save” button, which you need to click.
5. Depending on your web browser settings, the download will start automatically or you will first need to specify the destination directory in the opened Explorer. The resulting video file is in MP4 format, so it can be played in any player and on any device. Thanks to the SSSTwitter website, you can easily download your favorite video from Twitter; you just need to open the post containing it on the social network and perform literally a few simple manipulations.

TWDownload service

The first on this list will be the popular online service Twdownload

. In order to download the video, we will need to open this service in the browser and paste the link to the tweet itself into the appropriate field. After you have inserted the link, you will be offered a choice in which format to download the selected video. And after you select the format and quality, click the Download button and the video will begin downloading to your computer! In principle, it is a fairly simple and convenient service, but I didn’t like the fact that it is not available in Russian and that it often gives an error.

Oh, that's enough! Either you entered an incorrect URL or the Twitter server is overloaded.. please try again

Download to your computer

Until 2022, there were tricks that made it possible to download videos directly. It was enough to change the Twitter version from desktop to mobile in the address bar. The only working way today is to use download services.

Instructions based on the example of the Download Twitter Video site:

1 Follow the link by clicking on the Go icon

2 In another tab, open the desired video on Twitter. Copy the link to the video from the address bar (click the link with the mouse and press Ctrl + C)

3 Return to the bootloader tab. Paste the copied link into a special line using the combination Ctrl+V or right-click -> Paste

4 Depending on the quality of the original video, the service will offer to download the video either in high HD resolution or in regular one. If there is no goal to save space on your hard drive, and the Internet connection speed is more than 1 megabit, then it is better to choose high quality. Click the Download button

5 The download will begin immediately, which, depending on the speed of the Internet line and the size of the file, will take from a few seconds to several minutes. The mp4 file will be located in your browser's downloads folder

6 Open the video to check. Everything works, there are no third-party windows, advertising or viruses. If the video does not open, then you either did not download it (the download was interrupted), or the necessary video drivers are not installed (download Codec Lite Pack)

Peculiarities

Twitter is a social network that is a kind of microblogging service, focused primarily on text content.

However, users can also upload media files – photos, videos – to their account.

The uploaded video is stored permanently (not 24 hours, as in Snapchat, for example), and is available via a specific link.

The maximum length of a video that can be uploaded to Twitter is up to 2 minutes 20 seconds. Although the video is always available via a link, there is no dedicated function for downloading it on Twitter. However, many third-party services provide this opportunity.

Analogue sites

Other popular downloader sites work in the same way.

From time to time, some of the services stop working, so it is better to have the entire list on hand for quick replacement.

Download using a browser extension

Some of the services have their own software that allows the user to simplify and speed up the download process. Let's look at using the extension for Google Chrome using Video Downloader Pro as an example:

1 Click the Go to Chrome Web Store link. Click install

2 Let permission control downloaded files, otherwise installation will be canceled

3 When a notification about successful installation appears, activate the extension by clicking on its icon in the upper right corner of the browser

4 Open the desired Twitter page. The extension icon will immediately display the number of files available for download. Click on it and select the desired file from the drop-down list and click to download

5 In a minute the file will be ready to be viewed from your hard drive.

Extensions for other browsers work on the same principle.

Twitter programmers regularly change the site's code, which is why browser extensions stop working until the next update. Before downloading the application, it is recommended to read reviews, which will immediately make it clear whether it is currently working or not.

Download videos from Twitter using the “SaveFrom.net Helper” browser extension.

How to download Twitter videos directly from the site? Very easy! Just add the SaveFrom.net desktop extension to Chrome or another browser to be able to download videos or GIFs from Twitter for free.

The extension will add a green “download” button next to the video. Simply click on it, then select your preferred format from the drop-down menu by clicking on the gray arrow. The video will be saved on your computer.

SaveFrom.net application for Android

For Android users, we have developed a wonderful application that works great on Android mobile phones and tablets. The app is called SaveFrom.net

Instead of output

The developers created SSSTwitter specifically for downloading videos from Twitter. The service is easy to use, simple, and free. Offers three options for downloading videos. To download, go to the website, provide a link to the video, and click the “Download” button. If you have to download videos regularly, install a browser extension. Then the video will be loaded in one click. You don’t want to install additional software, use the simplest method. Please write three s in the download link address.

How to download a video from Twitter by adding "sfrom.net/" or "savefrom.net/" to the video URL?

Just follow these steps to download videos from Twitter:

1. Open the page with the video
   you want to save
2. Add the text “sfrom.net/” or “savefrom.net/” before the URL in the address bar
   , it should start with sfrom.net/https://twitter.com/ .. and click on it select your preferred download format .
3. Wait
   until the download is completed and the video is on your device.

Note. For Android mobile device users, we have developed an application that can be downloaded here

How to download videos on Android

Owners of gadgets running Android OS can get video in two ways:

1. Also through online services
2. Using special applications from Google Play

There is no point in describing the first method, since it is completely identical to downloading to a computer.

Instructions on how to download a video using the application:

1 Open Google Play and enter download video from Twitter or another similar request into the search bar. The system will display a large number of options, from which you can choose any (we will choose the very first one). The main thing is that the rating is at least 4 stars, otherwise you may stumble upon an application that does not work

2 Download and launch the application. The interface is simple and intuitive - you just need to paste the video link into the line and start downloading. An important point: the link must be taken from the browser, as was shown at the very beginning. If you don’t want to work through a browser, then open the Twitter application, find and start playing the desired video. In the lower right corner, click the Send or Share button, and in the menu that opens, select Twitter Downloader. The video will automatically be transferred to the application, where all you have to do is click on Save Video

3 All videos will be saved in the gallery in the Twitter videos

If the bootloader does not work, then you have technical problems with the gadget (no network, all memory is full), or the application has not yet been updated to meet the new Twitter requirements. Check the status of your smartphone, then try downloading another app with good reviews.

Problems and solutions

Difficulties with downloading videos from social networks, including Twitter, are a rare occurrence. But since they do occur, it is worth considering the most likely causes.

Downloading videos from Twitter to an Android smartphone does not require special knowledge or skills. If the need to download content occurs rarely, you can use online services. For active users, it is better to install a special application on their gadget for these purposes. If problems arise during loading, you should run diagnostics on your mobile device.

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How to download videos on iPhone

Fundamentally, the process is no different from Android. In the same way, you need to install the program and use it to get the desired video.

Detailed instructions:

1 Open the App Store and enter twitter video downloader or other similar query in the search. Choose the application you like and download it. Let's take My Video Downloader as an example.

2 Copy the link to the tweet from your browser or Twitter application. Open Downloader and open the Browser tab

3 Paste the link into the address bar instead of the demo link and tap Go

4 A window with the desired video will immediately open. As soon as you start playback, the Download button will appear. Click it and after a few seconds the file will be loaded into the application's buffer memory

5 Go to the Files section and click the icon next to the desired video. In the menu that opens, click Save. The file will move from the buffer memory to the phone's general video gallery.

If the method does not work, then just like on Android, check the technical condition of the phone or try another application.

What will you need? Need to get a link

In each of the considered methods, we will need to get a link to a tweet (see what is a tweet?) in which the desired video was published. Below is shown where to get the link - when working from a computer, and through the mobile application.

From computer

Log in to Twitter (see how to log into your page), and find the desired post in your feed. In the right corner of the tweet card, there will be an icon to open an additional menu. Click on it, and then select “Copy link to tweet.” Now we have the desired address on our clipboard.

Copy the link to the tweet

Now from your phone

Everything is the same here. Find the tweet and open the menu. The link you need will be at the bottom of the screen. Click on it.

We receive a link to the recording using the mobile application

Now we have the address of the desired tweet. You can proceed directly to the video downloading process.

Alternative techniques

There are a number of additional ways to download video content from Twitter.

They are less convenient, but for one-time saving of a video they may be suitable:

• Browser extension Save From Net , which can be downloaded from the website. After installing and launching this add-on, an additional button will appear in your browser next to each video on the page, allowing you to download it. The advantage of the technique is its simplicity and work on a variety of social networks, not just Twitter, the disadvantage is that it is not always stable.

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• The second method involves using the same service , but not as a browser extension, but online. To do this, you need to copy the link to the video in the tweet using the method discussed above, paste it into the address bar of the browser, and before the site address add the combination sfrom.net/ so that the address looks like [ sfrom.net/https://video address ] . After clicking the Enter button, a page will open with a list of video formats available for downloading.

The described methods are not convenient, but quite functional. Therefore, they are suitable for one-time saving without the use of third-party software.

How to use Twitter video downloader?

Twitter video downloader allows you to save videos or photos on any device. Simply add the extension to your browser and download media directly from the Twitter page or prefix "sfrom.net/" or "savefrom.net/" before the URL.

You can also go to the SaveFrom.net website and paste the URL into the dedicated field to initiate the download. To save media to your Android mobile, you can use our application.

What format do you recommend for downloading?

If you don't know what file format you need, we highly recommend the mp4 format. MP4 is the most popular format in the world. It is highly compressed without loss of quality. The mp4 file weight is one of the smallest and does not require licensed codecs that you have to pay for. The second, more modern, but rapidly growing, is WebM.

Where is the video saved?

By default, the video will be saved in the Downloads folder. If you can't find the file, go to your browser's download history and see where the file is saved.

How many videos and photos can I download from Twitter?

Our online downloader has no restrictions, hourly, daily or otherwise. You can download as many videos and photos as you want from Twitter.

Are there any restrictions that I need to be aware of?

Yes! If you want to download Twitter videos that are not yours, you must be sure that they are not copyrighted. You must obtain permission from the author, such as an email or paper document indicating permission to save for personal use or any other purpose.

If you are a journalist, you can save copyrighted videos without permission if you use them in your research in small quantities, the length you can use depends on the laws of the country in which the video is protected.

Download

There are several more or less convenient ways to download videos from a microblogging service.

Some of them are implemented using special online sites, others involve the use of third-party programs.

Depending on which device (computer, phone or tablet) you are downloading from, the most suitable method may differ.