Quick answer
How do I download X (Twitter) videos on iPhone?
The quickest way to save X (Twitter) videos on iPhone — copy the link, paste it here, done.
- Copy the X (Twitter) link (Share → Copy link).
- Tap Download, choose MP4 and the quality you want (720p or 1080p suits most phones).
- When Safari asks, tap Download.
- Tap that arrow icon and then the file, or open the Files app and go to Downloads.
X (Twitter) → iPhone: what you need to know
X (Twitter) doesn't give you a simple “save to device” button for most videos, but you don't need an extra app on your iPhone. SaveVidr runs in Safari: you copy the X (Twitter) link, paste it on this page and choose MP4 or MP3.
Below are the exact taps for the X (Twitter) app, then the iPhone steps for finding and keeping the file.
X (Twitter) has no download button for videos. Copy the post's link in the X app, paste it here in Safari, and save the MP4 — this works for GIFs too, which X stores as short silent MP4s.
Step 1
How to copy a X (Twitter) link
Every download starts with the link. Here's where to find it.
In the X (Twitter) app
- Open the post in the X app.
- Tap the Share icon (the arrow at the bottom right of the post).
- Tap Copy link.
On a computer
- Open the post on x.com by clicking its timestamp.
- Click the Share icon under the post → Copy link, or copy the browser address.
Step 2
Save it to your iPhone
Safari saves downloads to the Files app in the Downloads folder (in iCloud Drive or On My iPhone, depending on your Safari settings).
Open savevidr.com in Safari and paste the video link into the box.
Tap Download, choose MP4 and the quality you want (720p or 1080p suits most phones).
When Safari asks, tap Download. A blue arrow icon appears in the address bar while it saves.
Tap that arrow icon and then the file, or open the Files app and go to Downloads.
Tap the Share button and choose Save Video to copy it into the Photos app.
Pro tips
- In the X app tap the Share icon on the post → Copy link.
- Videos from protected (private) accounts can't be downloaded.
- Some sensitive-content posts need a login and may fail.
What can't be downloaded
- Posts from protected (private) accounts can't be downloaded.
- Posts marked as sensitive content may need a logged-in account and can fail.
- Videos embedded from YouTube or other sites in a post must be downloaded from that site.
- Spaces (live audio rooms) are not supported.
Faster next time
Add SaveVidr to your iPhone
Add SaveVidr to your home screen so it opens like a native app — no app store needed.
Open savevidr.com in Safari.
Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing up).
Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
Tap Add; SaveVidr now opens from its own icon like an app.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I download X (Twitter) videos on iPhone without an app?
Yes. SaveVidr works in Safari on iPhone — nothing to install.
Why is my downloaded X GIF an MP4 file?
X converts GIFs to small MP4 videos. They loop and play everywhere; convert to GIF in an editor if you need the GIF format.
Other devices
X (Twitter) on other devices
iPhone