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How to Download and Save GIF Files You Find on Twitter

GIFs have become extremely popular on social media platforms like Twitter. The short, looping video clips are a fun and engaging way to share reactions, jokes, or references visually. However, Twitter does not provide a built-in option to save GIFs that you find to your device.

Fortunately, there are several easy methods you can use to download GIF files from Twitter, whether you are on desktop or mobile. This guide will walk through the various options so you can save any GIF you find to view and share later.

Saving Twitter GIFs on Desktop

If you want to save a GIF you find in a Tweet while browsing Twitter on your desktop, here is the process:

Use a Third-Party Website

Specialized third-party websites offer the ability to download Twitter GIFs with just the URL. Here are some top options:

  • RedKetchup: This full-featured site lets you download videos, GIFs, and images from Tweets. You can save GIFs as MP4 files and even get ZIP files containing all media from a Tweet.
  • Twitter Video Downloader: A simple site that only focuses on saving videos and GIFs from Twitter by pasting in any Tweet’s URL.
  • EzGif: More of an image editor, but EzGif does have a Twitter video/GIF downloader tool.

To use these sites:

  1. Right-click the GIF in the Tweet and select Copy Link Address
  2. Go to one of the downloader sites above and paste the URL into the box
  3. Click the Download button and save the file

Most will give you the option to save as MP4 video or animated GIF format.

Use Browser Extensions

There are Chrome and Firefox extensions that add a download button for Twitter videos and GIFs right on the platform itself for easy saving:

  • Twitter Media Downloader
  • Fatkun Batch Download Image

To use these:

  1. Install the extension for Chrome or Firefox
  2. When viewing a Tweet with a GIF, click the extension’s download button next to the image
  3. Select to save the GIF (will be available as MP4 and GIF format options)

The extensions provide quick access without having to copy/paste URLs into third-party sites.

Saving GIFs from Twitter on iPhone

The process is a bit different on mobile. Here is how to download Twitter GIFs on an iPhone:

Use a Third-Party App

There are a couple helpful iOS apps made specifically for saving GIFs from Twitter:

  • GIFwrapped: Simple app that is able to grab GIFs for saving from any Tweet link.
  • Tweet2GIF: Downloads the GIF file directly into your camera roll.

To use these apps:

  1. Install GIFwrapped or Tweet2GIF from the App Store
  2. Open the Twitter app and go the Tweet with the GIF
  3. Tap Share > select the third-party app
  4. The app will allow you to save the GIF to your camera roll

These provide the most straightforward way to get the GIFs off of Twitter and onto your device’s storage.

Saving GIFs from Twitter on Android

For Android devices, you can take advantage of these options:

Use Tweet2GIF App

The Tweet2GIF app mentioned above is also available for Android. The steps are the same:

  1. Install Tweet2GIF from the Google Play Store
  2. In the Twitter app, go to the Tweet and tap Share > Tweet2GIF
  3. Tap Download GIF to save it to your device storage

Use Twitter Video Downloader App

There is a good Twitter Video & GIF Downloader app specifically made for Android. To use:

  1. Get the app from the Google Play Store
  2. Share the Tweet URL to the app
  3. Tap the download icon to save the GIF

This makes it easy to grab GIFs without dealing with third-party sites.

Extra Tips for Downloading Twitter GIFs

Here are some additional pointers when saving GIF files from Twitter:

  • Most methods will allow you to save the GIFs as MP4 video files instead of GIF format. MP4 files are smaller and higher quality, so this is preferred.
  • To convert an MP4 video back into a GIF, you can upload to a site like EzGif which will re-create the GIF file from the video.
  • If you want to edit or optimize a GIF after downloading, check out online tools like GIFMaker.me, GIFntext, and GIFShop.
  • When sharing a saved Twitter GIF, make sure to provide credit back to the original Tweet author.

Downloading and saving GIF content from Twitter to view later or share is simple with the right tools. Hopefully this guide has provided helpful instructions to easily capture GIF files on both desktop and mobile.

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