How to download a Twitter / X.com video

Twitter — now called X.com — does not let you save a video directly from the app. SaveBird gives you a one-paste workflow that grabs the original MP4 in the highest quality available, with no login, no watermark, and no waiting. This guide walks through the whole flow in under a minute, then explains the small details that trip people up: private posts, GIFs that look like video, and which quality to pick when there are several variants.

Step by step

  1. On X.com (web or mobile app), open the post that contains the video you want.
  2. Tap the share icon and choose 'Copy link to post'. The clipboard now holds something like https://x.com/user/status/1234567890.
  3. Open SaveBird (this site), paste the link into the input field, and press Download.
  4. SaveBird shows a preview card with the video thumbnail, the author, and every available quality (usually 1080p, 720p, and 480p). Click the quality you want and the MP4 saves straight to your device.

FAQ

Does SaveBird work on mobile?
Yes. The site is fully mobile-friendly. On iOS, the downloaded file appears in your Files app under Downloads; on Android, look in your Downloads folder.
Why are some posts giving a 'tweet not found' error?
The post is either private (locked account), age-restricted, or it was deleted between you copying the link and SaveBird trying to fetch it. Public posts from public accounts always work.
What is the highest quality available?
X.com encodes most videos at up to 1080p. SaveBird shows whichever variants the platform actually serves; if 1080p is unavailable, the highest variant (often 720p) is marked as the recommended one.
Do I need an X.com account?
No. SaveBird never asks you to log in and never sees your account.
Is this free?
Yes, completely free. No subscriptions, no per-download limits.