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01 Copy the tweet URL
On X / Twitter, find the tweet containing the video. Tap the Share icon (the upload arrow under the tweet) and choose 'Copy link'. On desktop, click the timestamp of the tweet and copy the URL from your browser address bar.
// tip Both x.com/... and twitter.com/... URLs work — they resolve to the same tweet. Pick whichever your client gives you. -
02 Paste into rawlink and click GET
Open rawlink's Twitter / X downloader. Paste the tweet URL into the input field and press GET. rawlink resolves the tweet and fetches the video formats from X's CDN in a few seconds.
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03 Pick the HD MP4 option
Choose the highest resolution available — typically 720p HD for most tweets, occasionally 1080p for high-quality video tweets. Lower resolutions (360p, 480p) are listed as fallback for slow connections or smaller file size.
// tip Audio is included in the same MP4 file — no separate download needed. Twitter never separates video and audio streams the way YouTube sometimes does. -
04 Save to your device
Click the Download button to save the .mp4 file. On iPhone Safari it goes to Files → Downloads, then Share → Save Video to add to Camera Roll. On Android Chrome it lands in Downloads and your Gallery automatically.
How to Download a Twitter / X Video on iPhone Safari
iPhone Safari has supported direct video downloads since iOS 13, which makes the rawlink workflow seamless. Open Safari, paste the tweet URL into rawlink, tap GET, then tap the HD MP4 link in the results. iOS prompts you to confirm the download — accept, and the file lands in Files → Downloads. Open Files, navigate to Downloads, tap the video, then tap Share → Save Video to move it to Camera Roll. The file is a standard MP4 compatible with the iOS video player. Avoid 'Twitter video downloader' apps from the App Store — most have heavy ads and request unnecessary permissions like contacts and location.
Does It Work for Both x.com and twitter.com URLs?
Yes. After Twitter rebranded to X in 2023, both URL formats work — x.com/username/status/12345 and twitter.com/username/status/12345 point to the same tweet. rawlink accepts either form. If your X mobile app generates an x.com URL and your desktop browser shows twitter.com, both paste-and-go identically. The same applies to t.co short URLs from email notifications — rawlink resolves them automatically before fetching the video. URL shortening doesn't break anything; just paste whatever you have.
How Do I Download a Twitter GIF?
Twitter / X stores all GIFs internally as silent MP4 video files, not as actual GIF format — they're rendered to look like GIFs in the timeline but the underlying file is MP4. When you download a Twitter GIF through rawlink, you receive that silent MP4. To convert to true GIF format afterwards, use any free online MP4-to-GIF converter (search for one); for most use cases the silent MP4 is what you actually want anyway since file sizes are smaller and quality is better than animated GIF. Reposting the silent MP4 to other platforms typically displays it as an autoplay video, which matches the original Twitter experience.
Can I Download Videos from Protected (Private) Twitter Accounts?
No. Tweets from protected accounts (the lock icon next to the username) are only visible to approved followers and require a logged-in X account to view. rawlink only accesses publicly visible tweets — content that any unauthenticated visitor can see. There is no way for any third-party tool to bypass this; the X CDN itself refuses unauthenticated requests for protected content. If you need a video from a protected account you follow, you must save it through the X mobile app while logged in.
What Video Quality Does Twitter / X Store?
X stores video tweets in multiple quality tiers — typically 1280×720 (HD) and 480p as fallback. A small percentage of tweets — usually from large accounts or video-focused content — have a 1080p tier as well, but it's not the norm. rawlink lists every quality X has stored for the specific tweet you paste; if you only see 720p and 480p, that's all X has. The file is H.264 / AAC encoded MP4 in all tiers. Audio is always included in the same MP4 (X doesn't separate streams). For typical tweets, 720p HD is the right choice — file size is small (5–15 MB for a 30-second tweet) and quality is fine for any screen up to a TV.
How to Download Twitter / X Videos in 2026 Without an App
In 2026 the browser-based approach is the only sensible choice for X video downloads. Apple does not allow general-purpose video downloader apps on the App Store, and Android apps in this category routinely ship with adware and request invasive permissions. The browser-only approach (rawlink, plus a couple of competing browser tools) sidesteps both — there's nothing to install, no permission to grant, no app that can read other tabs. The flow is identical on iPhone Safari, Android Chrome, Windows and Mac. Login is never required. The same rawlink paste box that handles X also handles YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and 1000+ other sites, so you don't have to switch tools when researching content across platforms.
Is It Legal to Download Twitter / X Videos with rawlink?
Downloading public Twitter / X videos for personal viewing — keeping a copy for offline watch, archiving content from accounts that may delete tweets later, or saving reference material — is widely practiced and generally accepted. Re-uploading or monetizing someone else's tweet video without permission is a different matter and may violate copyright depending on the content. For X-native content (someone's original video upload), the creator owns the copyright; for video that was originally elsewhere (a YouTube clip embedded in a tweet, a film scene), the original copyright holder still owns it. The safe default: download for personal use, credit creators when sharing, don't monetize other people's content.
How to Bulk-Download Multiple Twitter / X Videos
rawlink processes one tweet URL per paste, so the simplest bulk workflow is to open multiple browser tabs in parallel — there is no rate limit on how many concurrent downloads you can run. To save 10–20 tweet videos quickly: keep a notes app open with all the tweet URLs, then for each one press Ctrl/Cmd+T for a new rawlink tab, paste, click GET, pick HD MP4. The whole sequence takes about 60 seconds for a 10-video batch. For larger archives — saving every video from a specific account, or batches over 50 — a desktop CLI tool like yt-dlp is significantly more efficient than browser tabs and supports filtering by date, account or hashtag. For typical creator research or trend monitoring, parallel browser tabs are fast enough and require zero setup.