Twitter to MP4: Convert Any X Video or GIF to MP4 Free (2026)
You do not need a converter to turn a Twitter / X video into an MP4. This guide explains why X video is already MP4, how to save videos and GIFs as clean MP4 files, and how to do it on any device.
Search for "twitter to mp4" and you will find dozens of converter sites that all want you to download the video, upload it to them, wait in a queue, then download it again. Here is the part none of them mention: that middle step does nothing. A Twitter / X video is already an MP4. This guide shows how to save any public X video or GIF as a clean MP4 in one step, for free, on any device.
Why X video is already MP4
When someone uploads a video to X, the platform encodes it into MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio, the same container and codecs every phone and editor expects. When you watch a tweet, you are already streaming MP4 segments.
So a "converter" that promises to turn your Twitter video into MP4 is converting a file that is MP4 into a file that is MP4. The only thing you actually need is a tool that hands you the original stream instead of a screen recording. That is exactly what our Twitter video downloader HD does.
Save a Twitter video as MP4 in three steps
- Open the tweet with the video, tap Share, then Copy link. On desktop, copy the URL from the address bar. Both twitter.com and x.com links work.
- Paste the link into the Twitter to MP4 tool and press Download.
- Pick the highest quality in the list and save. The .mp4 lands in your downloads folder with no watermark and no conversion.
The file is ready to play, share or edit immediately. For the full explanation of X video resolutions and how to guarantee real HD, see our guide on downloading Twitter videos in HD.
Twitter GIF to MP4
This one surprises people. X does not actually store GIFs as GIF files. The moment you upload a GIF, X converts it into a small silent MP4 that loops, because MP4 is far smaller and smoother than the old GIF format. That is why a Twitter GIF plays so cleanly.
So "converting a Twitter GIF to MP4" is really just saving the MP4 that already exists. Paste the post link into our Twitter GIF downloader and you receive that looping MP4. If you specifically want the GIF workflow with examples, our post on saving Twitter GIFs as MP4 walks through it.
MP4 on every device
iPhone
- Copy the tweet link from the X app share sheet.
- Open Safari, go to the downloader, paste and press Download.
- Safari saves the MP4 to Files, under On My iPhone, in Downloads.
- Open Files, tap the video, tap Share and choose Save Video to move it into your Camera Roll.
If the download does nothing, open Settings, Safari, Downloads and switch the save location from iCloud Drive to On My iPhone.
Android
Copy the link, paste it on the tool page in Chrome, and download. The MP4 appears in your Downloads folder and gallery on its own. Grant storage permission the first time if Chrome asks.
Desktop
Paste the link, choose the top quality and save. Because the file is already H.264 MP4 with AAC audio, editors like Premiere, CapCut and DaVinci Resolve accept it with no transcoding.
When a download will not work
The MP4 is public data, but a few cases block any tool:
- Protected accounts. Video from private profiles cannot be fetched.
- Deleted tweets or quote tweets that do not carry their own video. Copy the link of the tweet that actually holds the clip.
- Age restricted posts. X hides some media behind login.
- Live broadcasts and Spaces. These use a different system than normal tweet video.
For every normal public post the answer is the same: paste the link, pick your quality, and save a clean MP4. No converter, no account, no fee.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a converter to turn a Twitter video into MP4?
No. X already stores and serves video in an MP4 compatible format, so the file you save is a standard .mp4 straight away. A separate Twitter to MP4 converter just adds an upload and a wait for no benefit.
How do I convert a Twitter GIF to MP4?
There is nothing to convert. X stores every GIF as a small looping MP4 already, so when you save a Twitter GIF you receive an MP4 file. Paste the post link into our downloader and you get that MP4 directly.
Is Twitter to MP4 really free?
Yes. There is no fee, no account and no app. Paste a public tweet link, pick the quality and save the MP4. It works the same on mobile and desktop.
What quality is the MP4?
You get the highest resolution X hosts for that video, usually 720p or 1080p. The MP4 uses H.264 video with AAC audio, which every phone, editor and player supports without transcoding.
Can I get just the audio from a Twitter video?
The MP4 already contains the audio track. If you want an audio only file, save the MP4 first, then extract the sound with any free tool such as VLC or an online MP4 to MP3 step.