X Post Downloader

How to save GIFs from X

Here's something most people don't know: the "GIFs" you see on X aren't GIF files at all. X turns them into small, silent MP4 videos that loop. That keeps them sharp and much smaller than a real GIF.

Save one

  1. Copy the post's link from the share menu in X.
  2. Paste it on X Post Downloader. The card is labeled GIF.
  3. Tap the download button. You'll get an MP4 that plays and loops in most players.

Need a real .gif file?

Some chat apps and older sites only accept the .gif format. Run the MP4 through any video-to-GIF converter; many free ones work in the browser and on phones. Expect the GIF to be several times larger than the MP4, so keep it short.

Good to know

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