Downloading Twitter videos on your iPhone can be a straightforward process if you know the right methods. Here are seven effective ways to save your favorite Twitter videos directly to your iPhone.
1. Using the Built-in Twitter Download Option
If you are a subscriber to Twitter Blue, you have the native option to save Twitter videos directly to your iPhone’s Photos app. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open the Twitter app and tap a video post to open it in full-screen.
- Tap the three dots icon from the top right.
- Select Download video.
- Once the download completes, go to your iPhone’s Photos app, and you will see the Twitter video there.
Note that this option is only available if the original poster has allowed downloading the video.
2. Using an iOS Shortcut
Creating an iOS shortcut can make downloading Twitter videos a breeze. Here’s how to set it up:
- Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
- Create a new shortcut and add the action to "Get Contents of URL."
- Configure the shortcut to handle the Twitter video link.
- Save the shortcut and add it to your home screen or share menu.
When you want to download a video, simply copy the tweet link, open the shortcut, and it will guide you through the download process.
3. Using Safari to Save Twitter Videos
You can use Safari to download Twitter videos without needing any additional apps. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Go to the Tweet in the Twitter app or browser, tap the share button, and copy its link.
- Visit a Twitter video downloader website (such as TwitterVid, Tweeload, or Twitsave) in Safari on your iPhone.
- Paste the Tweet link, tap the enter or go key on the keyboard, and select the desired video quality.
- Tap Download and then select the blue download arrow in Safari’s address bar.
- Choose Downloads and then tap the downloaded video file.
- Tap the share button and select Save Video to save it to your iPhone’s Photos app.
4. Using Twitter Video Downloader Websites
Several websites offer free Twitter video downloading services. Here’s how to use them:
- Copy the link of the tweet that contains the video you want to save.
- Visit a Twitter video downloader website such as TwitterVid.com, Tweeload.com, or Twitsave.com.
- Paste the Tweet link into the provided text box and click the Download button.
- Choose the desired video quality and download the video.
- On iOS, you may need to use the "Documents by Readdle" app to handle the download.
5. Using the Documents by Readdle App
For iOS users, the "Documents by Readdle" app can be very helpful in downloading Twitter videos:
- Download and install the "Documents by Readdle" app from the App Store.
- Copy the tweet link and open the Documents app.
- Use the built-in browser to navigate to a Twitter video downloader website.
- Paste the tweet link, select the video quality, and download the video.
- The video will be saved in the app’s storage, from where you can transfer it to your Photos app.
6. Using Twitter Bots
Twitter bots can also assist in downloading videos. Here’s how to use them:
- Go to the video Tweet you want to download.
- Below the Tweet, type
@and tag a bot like@GetVideoBotor@SaveVidBot. - Once the bot replies with a download link, tap it to open the link in Safari.
- Tap Download and then select Save to Files or Save Video to save the video to your iPhone.
7. Using Browser Extensions
If you frequently use a desktop browser to access Twitter, you can use browser extensions to download videos and then transfer them to your iPhone:
- Install a Twitter video downloader extension on your browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).
- Navigate to the tweet with the video you want to download.
- Use the extension to download the video to your computer.
- Transfer the downloaded video to your iPhone via AirDrop, iCloud, or any other file transfer method.
Each of these methods offers a unique way to download Twitter videos on your iPhone, ensuring you can save your favorite content easily and efficiently.