Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about using TWT Saves, video resolutions, device compatibility, and privacy.
What is TWT Saves?
TWT Saves is an independent web-based utility designed to help users download publicly accessible videos and looping GIFs from Twitter and X into MP4 files on mobile devices and computers.
How do I download a Twitter video?
Copy the link to the public Twitter or X post, paste it into the input box on TWT Saves, click "Download", choose your desired video quality (such as 1080p, 720p, or 480p), and save the MP4 video directly to your device.
Does TWT Saves support x.com and twitter.com links?
Yes. TWT Saves provides complete bidirectional support for both legacy twitter.com links and modern x.com links.
Can I download Twitter videos on iPhone and iPad?
Yes. You can use Safari on iOS without installing any apps. When you tap download on TWT Saves, the iOS system Share Sheet opens, allowing you to tap "Save Video" directly to your Apple Photos Camera Roll.
Can I download Twitter videos on Android?
Yes. Open Chrome, Firefox, or Samsung Internet on Android, paste the tweet URL into TWT Saves, and click Download. The MP4 video will download straight to your Downloads folder and show in your Gallery app.
Can I use TWT Saves on Windows PC and Mac?
Yes. TWT Saves works seamlessly in any desktop web browser including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Brave, and Opera without needing any browser extensions or plugins.
What video quality options are available?
TWT Saves extracts all resolutions provided by Twitter for the specific post. Typically, this includes 1080p (Full HD), 720p (HD), 480p (SD), and 360p (Data Saver).
Can I download Twitter GIFs as MP4?
Yes. Animated GIFs on Twitter/X are encoded as looping MP4 video files. TWT Saves downloads the highest-quality MP4 version so it plays smoothly in any media player.
Does TWT Saves require a Twitter/X login or account?
No. You do not need to register, create an account, or log in with your Twitter credentials. The service is entirely anonymous and open to the public.
Does TWT Saves store or archive downloaded videos?
No. TWT Saves does not store, host, or archive any videos on its servers. All media is streamed directly from Twitter’s official content delivery network (CDN) to your browser.
Can I download videos from private or protected accounts?
No. To protect user privacy and comply with security standards, TWT Saves only works with publicly available tweets. Private accounts, protected tweets, and direct messages cannot be accessed.
Can I download deleted Twitter videos?
No. If a tweet or its attached media has been deleted by the user or removed by X Corp., the file is no longer available on Twitter’s CDN and cannot be downloaded.
Why does a download sometimes fail?
A download may fail if: (1) the post URL was copied incorrectly, (2) the tweet has been deleted or made private, (3) the tweet contains only an image or YouTube link rather than native Twitter video, or (4) Twitter is experiencing temporary network downtime.
Is TWT Saves completely free to use?
Yes. TWT Saves is 100% free with unlimited downloads. There are no fees, subscriptions, or download limits.
Still have questions?
If you need assistance or encounter an issue with a specific video URL, reach out to our team.