Save Public Clips with VdZip Twitter Video Downloader
X (formerly Twitter) is the global town square for breaking news, eyewitness footage, financial analysis, and sports highlights. Finding a way to save important video clips for offline research is simple with VdZip. Our X video download utility converts public tweet links into standard MP4 files that play on any media device.
How to Download X / Twitter Videos Step-by-Step
Follow these 3 easy steps with screenshots to save any Twitter / X video directly to your device:
- Find the Tweet or Post: Open X (Twitter) and locate the video you want to save.
- Copy Share Link: Tap the Share button and choose Copy link.
How Twitter Video Download Works
Posts on X that include video or animated GIFs store media segments within master playlist files. VdZip parses the public tweet structure, resolves the multi-bitrate playlist, and provides the highest quality progressive MP4 file available so you can download X videos smoothly without quality loss.
Supported URL Formats for X and Twitter
The downloader accepts both modern x.com and traditional twitter.com URLs:
- X Video links:
https://x.com - Twitter links:
https://twitter.com - Shortened mobile share links generated from the X app
Protected Tweets: If a user has protected their posts (indicated by a padlock icon next to their handle), external web utilities cannot inspect the tweet media. Only public tweets are supported.
Animated GIFs on X
GIFs uploaded to X are automatically transcoded by the platform into looping MP4 video files for performance. When you download an animated GIF through VdZip, it will be saved as a standard MP4 file, preserving smooth playback and small file size.
Troubleshooting X Video Links
If you encounter an error, check whether the tweet contains a video or merely an external link card (like a YouTube or news article preview). VdZip processes native videos hosted directly on X.