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Twitter GIF downloader

  • One-click GIF download
  • No ads, no limits
  • Free and easy to use

Why do Twitter GIFs download as MP4?

This is because Twitter converts uploaded GIFs into looping videos, so what you save is usually an MP4 file. An animated image can loop on Twitter and look exactly like a GIF, but it isn't a .gif file itself. The animation you see in the Tweet doesn't lose a single frame, it's just switched to the format Twitter uses to play it. MP4 is also generally smaller in size, while the quality stays the same as the original post. Twikite Twitter GIF downloader can help you download public GIFs in MP4 format, and we'll offer real GIF format in the future. Our page has no ads, and it's free with no limit on GIF downloads. We focus on user experience, and using our service requires no Twitter login, account registration, or extension installation.

A Twitter GIF downloader vs. other ways to download Twitter GIFs

Use Twikite's Tweet to GIF converter

For most people, a free Twitter GIF downloader with no download limits is the best option. You only need to copy the link to the Tweet and paste it into twikite.com, then the GIF comes up in a preview, ready to save to your device. Nothing extra to set up. You can use both twitter.com and x.com Tweet links, t.co shared links, and x.com/i/status/ links. Links copied from the Twitter app or your browser are fine too. You can also download GIFs from public replies by pasting the direct link to the reply. For a quoted Tweet, use the direct link to the original Tweet that contains the GIF.

Use screen recording to save tweet GIFs

Screen recording works on both phones and computers. But it may capture the surrounding parts of the screen along with the GIF, so you'll usually need to crop the recording afterward, and the final quality depends on your screen resolution.

Use browser extensions to download Twitter GIFs

If you're on a computer, a browser extension is another decent option for downloading Twitter GIFs. But you'll need to install it first, and it may ask for browser permissions that reach further into your data than you'd like.

When is a Twitter GIF downloader useful for you?

Save reaction GIFs

Keep the reactions you find on Twitter and use them later when chatting with friends on WhatsApp, Discord, or replying on social media.

Keep memes and funny moments

Save a meme, animation, or funny moment before you lose the Tweet in your feed. Our Twitter GIF saver keeps it on your device for later.

Collect GIFs you like

Found an animation you want to watch again? Download the GIF from the Tweet and save it with your other favorites instead of searching for the post again.

Save creative references

Save animated illustrations, motion design, or other visual ideas from Twitter and keep them in a folder you can actually open. If the Twitter post also has still images you want to keep, you can download Twitter images and save them alongside your GIF references. Note: Only download and use Twitter videos, GIFs, and images you have permission to save. The original content belongs to whoever made it. Twikite.com doesn't host any copyrighted content, and it doesn't support unauthorized file sharing or downloading.

How to download GIF from Twitter on mobile and PC

All you need is the link to the Tweet that has the GIF. Follow these 3 steps to download the GIF you want with Twikite.

Step 1. Copy the GIF Tweet link

Step 1. Copy the GIF Tweet link

Find the GIF you want to save and copy the link to the Tweet. On mobile, use the Share button to copy the link. On PC, copy it from the Tweet or your browser.

Step 2. Paste the link into Twikite

Step 2. Paste the link into Twikite

Open twikite.com in your browser and paste the copied link into the download box. Twikite analyzes the link and finds every GIF in the Tweet.

Step 3. Download the Twitter GIF

Step 3. Download the Twitter GIF

Preview the GIF, then click the download button to save it. On mobile, you'll usually find it in Downloads or Files. On PC, it normally goes to your Downloads folder. Twitter GIFs currently save as MP4, because Twitter uses video, not the .gif format, to play those animations.

What makes Twikite a better Twitter GIF downloader?

Download multiple GIFs

When a Tweet contains multiple GIFs, Twikite grabs them all and lets you download the ones you want. No need to open or process them one by one. You can also download multiple GIFs at once.

No ads or watermarks

Twikite doesn't show pop up ads or add its own watermark to your downloads. The Twitter GIFs you save with us are clean.

Original GIF quality

Twikite lets you download the GIF at its original quality, with no compression along the way. For Twitter GIF download in HD, the final quality comes down to what Twitter makes available.

Safe and private

You don't need to log in to Twitter or share your account details. It's completely safe to use our Twitter GIF downloader right in your browser and save what you need.

Twitter GIF download FAQ

What is a Twitter GIF downloader?

A Twitter GIF downloader is a tool that helps you save public GIFs from Twitter (now x.com) to your phone or computer. Usually, all you need to do is copy the Tweet link and paste it into the downloader to find and save the GIF, without having to keep going back to Twitter. With Twikite, for example, you can download Twitter GIFs for free, and in some cases, download multiple GIFs from the same Tweet at once, making it easy to save your favorite animations for later viewing or offline use.