How to download a Twitter (X) video: copy the link from X, paste it into the box at the top of this page and press Download. You get an MP4 video in a few seconds. It is free, needs no login and adds no watermark.
Posts on X can hold videos, animated GIFs and photos, and each is stored in its own way. ReelGrab has a separate tab for each, so you get exactly what you want from a public post. Videos are saved as the best quality MP4 available, GIFs arrive as short looping MP4 files, and photos are saved at the largest public size. Both x.com and twitter.com links work. Protected accounts are never available, and we never ask you to log in. Use it to keep a clip for later, a picture for reference or a tutorial for offline study.
What it supports: Videos, GIFs and photos attached to public posts on X (Twitter).
How it works
How to download from X
1. Copy the X link
Tap the share icon under the post and choose Copy link, or copy the address of the post from your browser.
2. Paste it into ReelGrab
Return here and paste the link into the box above. We fetch the file details for you and show a preview in a few seconds.
3. Download and save
Preview the file, then press Download. It goes to your phone gallery, Photos app or your computer's Downloads folder.
Good to know
What to know about X links and files
Links that work
A correct link has x.com or twitter.com, the account name, /status/ and a long number.
What is supported
Public posts. Protected accounts are never available. Videos, GIFs and photos each have their own tab.
Quality to expect
Video is the highest bitrate MP4 the post offers, up to 1080p. Photos are saved at the largest size. GIFs arrive as short looping MP4 files.
Common reasons it fails
A profile link, a post without media, or media that sits in the quoted post and not in the one you copied.
Formats
Formats you can save
MP4Videos
JPGPhotos, where a post has them
Please note: downloaded content belongs to its creator. Save it for personal viewing only and don't re-upload or use it commercially without permission. Read our disclaimer.
DMCA: ReelGrab respects intellectual property rights and responds to valid notices under 17 U.S.C. § 512. If you believe content accessed through this tool infringes your rights, please read our DMCA policy or contact us.
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How to download a Twitter (X) video?
Copy the link from X, paste it into the box at the top of this page and press the button. You get a preview and a Download button in a few seconds. It is free and needs no account.
Is this a free Twitter downloader?
Yes. It saves videos from public posts on X, which used to be called Twitter, for free and without a login.
Is this a free online video downloader app?
It is a free online downloader that runs in your browser, so you do not need an app or an APK. For one-tap access, add the site to your home screen from the install card on this page.
Do I have to install anything?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so it works the same on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.
What quality will I get?
We return the best file the platform makes available for that post. That is often 1080p for video and a full-size JPG for photos. We never upscale or re-compress.
Can I download from private accounts?
No. Only public posts are supported. We never ask for, and you should never share, your login details.
Where does the file end up?
On desktop it goes to your Downloads folder. On phones it lands in Downloads or Files; from there you can move it to your gallery or camera roll.
Do you keep copies of what I download?
No. Files pass through as a stream and nothing is saved on our servers.
Why does a post fail sometimes?
The post may be private, deleted, age-restricted, or the platform may be temporarily rate-limiting requests. Wait a moment and try again, or report the link to us.