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Twitter (X) GIF Downloader

On X, GIFs are served as short, silent MP4 loops. Paste the post link to save that MP4 or turn it into a real animated GIF.

Make an animated GIF up to 480 px from a video of up to 30 seconds, or save the MP4 loop.

How to download a GIF from Twitter (X)

  1. Copy the link

    Open the post on Twitter or X, tap Share, and copy the post link.

  2. Paste it here

    Paste the post link above, keep GIF selected and choose Get GIF.

  3. Save your file

    Preview the loop, then choose Download GIF, or Download MP4 for a smaller file.

PICK YOUR FILE

GIF or MP4: save the file that fits

X serves GIFs as small MP4 loops. VidsToGo gives you that exact file, or a real animated GIF made from it.

Animated GIF

Plays wherever an image can go: Discord, Slack, forums and email.

  • Up to 480 px and 15 frames per second
  • No sound and a larger file

Original MP4 loop

The exact file X stores, in its original size, without re-encoding.

  • Best for WhatsApp and your Photos app
  • Much smaller than the GIF
Same loop, two files: a 1.8-second GIF post, 460 × 432 px, measured on September 29, 2026.
MP4144 KB
GIF1.6 MB

WHERE TO USE IT

Save a Twitter GIF for Discord, WhatsApp, iPhone or Android

Discord

Use GIF
  1. Paste the post link above and choose Download GIF.
  2. In Discord, select the plus button, then Upload a File.
  3. Pick the GIF. It plays right in the chat.

Free Discord accounts can upload files up to 20 MB (Discord Help Center, checked September 29, 2026). Every GIF from VidsToGo stays under that size.

WhatsApp

Use MP4
  1. Choose Download MP4 to save the original loop.
  2. In a chat, tap Attach and pick the video from your gallery.
  3. If it is shorter than six seconds, tap GIF before sending.

WhatsApp lets you send videos shorter than six seconds as looping GIFs (WhatsApp Help Center, checked September 29, 2026).

iPhone

Use GIF
  1. Open VidsToGo in Safari and choose Download GIF.
  2. Open the Files app, then Downloads, and tap the GIF.
  3. Tap Share, then Save Image, to add it to Photos.

Prefer a video? Download the MP4, then use Share and Save Video.

Android

Use GIF
  1. Open VidsToGo in Chrome and choose Download GIF.
  2. Find it in Downloads or in your gallery app.
  3. Tap Share to send it to any chat app.

On a computer, the GIF goes to your browser's downloads.

GOOD TO KNOW

Why Twitter GIFs download as MP4

In the 4 public GIF posts we checked on September 29, 2026, X served each GIF as a silent MP4 of 6 to 144 KB, playing at 7 to 10 frames per second, and no .gif file at all. VidsToGo makes the GIF from that MP4 in two passes: it first builds a 256-color palette from the whole loop, then draws every frame with it, so colors stay close to the original.

  • Videos up to 30 seconds
  • Up to 480 px on the longest side
  • Up to 15 frames per second
  • Files under 20 MB
  • Public X posts only

Longer than 30 seconds? Save the full MP4 video or download part of it as a clip. Need the sound of a regular video? Use Twitter to MP3.

Frequently asked questions

Why does a Twitter GIF download as an MP4?

Because that is the file X serves. In the 4 public GIF posts we checked on September 29, 2026, each GIF was served as a short MP4 video with no sound. Choose Download GIF to get a real animated GIF made from that MP4.

Is the GIF the same quality as on X?

Close, but not identical. A GIF can show at most 256 colors per frame, and VidsToGo limits it to 480 pixels on the longest side and 15 frames per second to keep the file small. The MP4 is the exact file X stores.

Why is the GIF so much bigger than the MP4?

GIF is an old image format that compresses video poorly. The GIFs we made from 4 public GIF posts were about 4 to 40 times larger than the MP4s they came from.

Do Twitter GIFs have sound?

No. X plays GIFs without sound, and an animated GIF file cannot store audio. For the sound of a regular video, use Twitter to MP3.

Can I turn any X video into a GIF?

Yes, a public video up to 30 seconds long. For a longer video, save the MP4 or download part of it as a clip.

How do I save a Twitter GIF on iPhone?

Open VidsToGo in Safari, paste the post link and tap Download GIF. Safari saves it in the Downloads folder of the Files app. Open it, tap Share and choose Save Image to add it to Photos.

Can I download GIFs from private accounts?

No. VidsToGo only works with public posts and never asks for your X login.

Do I need an app or an X account?

No. VidsToGo works in the browser on iPhone, Android and computers. You do not need an X account, an app or a sign-up. The GIF is made on our server and deleted after the download.