How to download Twitter GIFs (step-by-step guide)

by Harshita Agrawal

With so many interesting GIFs floating on your Twitter timeline, the temptation to download few and use them is common. You might think downloading a GIF on Twitter is the same as saving an image. But, it’s not true. While you can download an image just by right-clicking on it on Twitter and saving it, it doesn’t work the same way with GIFs.

Actually, downloading a Twitter GIF is a lot like downloading a Twitter video. This is because when someone tweets a GIF, the GIF file automatically becomes a video file. So, when you try to download it, it works like downloading a video rather than downloading an image on Twitter.

In this article, we will look at the steps you can follow to download Twitter GIF on each device.

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How to download Twitter GIFs on Android devices:

You can download third-party apps on your Android devices to frequently download GIFs from Twitter. One such app you can download from Play Store is Tweet2gif. The app is a free app that anyone can install and use. Here are the steps to download GIF after installing the app:

  • On Twitter, from the tweet you want to download GIF from, click on “Copy link to tweet” from the upper-right corner.
  • Paste the URL on the app, and click on “Download.”
  • You can download the GIF as MP4 or GIF as required by you. The app works perfectly and is absolutely simple to use.

There are many more similar apps available on Android. You can also use any Twitter video downloader app to download GIFs to your phone.

How to download Twitter GIFs on iOS devices:

For iOS devices, using a third-party app is the most feasible option too to download GIFs from Twitter. A free app that you can try is Gifitize. The app is specially dedicated to GIFs and allows you to save GIFs from Twitter as well as convert videos from camera roll to GIFs. In short, the app is pretty useful for regular GIF users.

The process to download GIFs is the same as on an Android app. Copy the link from Twitter by clicking on “Copy link to tweet” and paste it on the app to save GIF files.

How to download Twitter GIFs on browsers:

To save Twitter GIFs from the Twitter desktop app to your browsers, you need to use sites that allow you to download GIFs. A good site that you can safely try is twittervideodownloader.com. The website provides a hassle-free process to save Twitter GIFs. Here are the steps to do so:

  • Click on the upward arrow icon on the bottom left of the tweet and select “Copy link to tweet.”
  • Once copied, paste the link on the website and click on download to download the GIF file.

By following these simple steps, you can easily download any number of GIFs from Twitter to your computer or device.

Final Words:

The process to download GIF is the same on every device. You just need to spend some time finding the right app based on your device, location, and requirement. Once you do so, downloading GIFs and videos from Twitter should be an easy task for you.

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