Twitter has become a popular platform for sharing videos, from funny clips and epic fails to breaking news and live events. While Twitter makes it easy to view videos right in your feed, downloading those videos for offline viewing or sharing elsewhere can be tricky. Luckily, there are several methods you can use to save Twitter videos to your device.
Using a Twitter Video Downloader Website
One of the easiest ways to download Twitter videos is by using an online downloader tool. These websites allow you to paste in the URL of the tweet containing the video you want to download. Some popular and free options include:
- DownloadTwitterVideo.com
- SaveTweetVid.com
- TwitterVideoDownloader.com
Simply copy the tweet URL, paste it into the downloader site, and click the download button. The video will begin downloading to your device. Most of these sites work for downloading videos, GIFs, and images from Twitter.You can even try using ssstwitter which is another handy downloader site.
Downloading Twitter Videos on Desktop
If you’re on a desktop or laptop computer, you can download Twitter videos directly using your browser’s developer tools. Here are the steps:
- Open the tweet containing the video you want to download in your web browser
- Right-click on the video and choose “Inspect” or “Inspect Element” to open developer tools
- In the developer tools panel, look for the video source URL
- Right-click on the video source URL and choose “Open in New Tab”
- The video will open in a new tab – simply right-click and choose “Save Video As” to download it
Using Third-Party Twitter Apps
There are also many third-party mobile apps that allow you to download and save videos from Twitter with just a few taps. Popular choices include VideoDownloaderPro, TweetSaver, and VideoGrabber. These apps let you copy tweet links or browse video feeds and download videos directly to your phone’s storage.
FAQs on Downloading Twitter Videos
Why can’t I download videos from Twitter’s website or app?
Twitter doesn’t provide an official way to download videos from their platform. Any video downloading has to be done through third-party tools or workarounds. This is likely to prevent legal issues around sharing copyrighted material.
Is it legal to download videos from Twitter?
There’s a grey area around downloading videos from Twitter, especially if you don’t own the copyrights. Downloading videos for personal use is generally considered fair use, but reposting or redistributing them would violate copyright. Use your best judgment.
What video formats do downloaded Twitter videos use?
The actual video file formats can vary, but most Twitter videos download as .mp4 files which are widely compatible with media players and video editors.
Can I download videos longer than 2 minutes and 20 seconds?
Yes, most of the downloading methods covered work for longer videos as well. Twitter’s video length limits don’t apply when downloading.
By following the methods above, you can easily download videos from Twitter to watch offline, save for later, or backup your favorite viral clips and moments. Just be mindful of any potential copyright issues if you plan to repost or redistribute downloaded videos.
