Download GIFs from Twitter/X instantly. Save them as MP4 or convert to GIF. For more conversion options, use the Video to GIF converter, or edit your downloads with the GIF Resizer or GIF Compressor.
Works with twitter.com, x.com, mobile.twitter.com, fxtwitter.com and vxtwitter.com URLs. For more GIF tools, check out our GIF Tools collection or GIF Maker.
Twitter (now X) uses various file formats to optimize media delivery. When you upload a GIF to Twitter, it automatically converts it to a different format. Here's what you need to know:
Twitter converts all uploaded GIFs to MP4 for smaller file sizes and smoother playback. This is why "GIFs" on Twitter are actually short videos.
Twitter serves static images as JFIF (JPEG File Interchange Format) - a subset of JPEG. Both formats are compatible with all image viewers. Learn more in our guide: Why So Many Names for the Same Format?
Images with transparency or graphics are often served as PNG. Twitter preserves PNG quality for logos, screenshots and artwork.
Twitter may serve images in WebP format for modern browsers. Our tool downloads the original format available from Twitter's servers.
Our Twitter GIF Downloader fetches the highest quality version available and lets you convert MP4 videos back to actual GIF format if needed. For advanced video editing, try our Video to GIF Converter with customizable frame rate, size, and compression options.
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Convert Twitter's MP4 videos back to actual animated GIF format.
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Twitter automatically converts all uploaded GIFs to MP4 video format for better compression and faster loading. An MP4 file can be 10x smaller than the equivalent GIF while maintaining the same quality. When you download a "GIF" from Twitter, you're actually downloading an MP4 file. Use our built-in converter or Video to GIF tool to get the actual GIF format.
JFIF (JPEG File Interchange Format) is a specific file format that uses JPEG compression. Essentially, JFIF is a type of JPEG file. Twitter sometimes serves images with the .jfif extension, but these files are fully compatible with any program that opens JPEG images. You can simply rename .jfif to .jpg if needed. For a deeper dive into why this format has so many names, read our guide: JPG, JPEG, JPE, JFIF - Why So Many Names?
Our Twitter GIF downloader supports all standard Twitter and X post URLs including twitter.com, x.com, mobile.twitter.com, fxtwitter.com and vxtwitter.com formats. Just paste any link to a public post containing a GIF, video, or image.
Yes! For tweets with multiple images or media, you can select which ones to download. When you select 3 or more files, they are automatically packaged into a ZIP archive. You can also deselect items you don't need. For bulk GIF downloads from any website, try our GIF Downloader with batch mode.
We always download the original, full-resolution version available from Twitter. For images, we fetch the highest quality ("orig" size). For GIFs/videos, we download the best bitrate version. The exact dimensions are displayed before you download. Need to resize? Try our GIF Resizer or Image Resizer. For optimization tips, check out our GIF Resizing Masterclass.
No, this tool only works with public tweets. GIFs from private or protected accounts require authentication which we do not support. Make sure the account and post are publicly accessible.
Yes, completely free with no limits, no registration and no login required. Just paste a URL and download. Explore our full suite of GIF Tools and Social Media Tools for more options.
For advanced conversion options, use our Video to GIF converter. Upload the downloaded MP4 file and customize frame rate, output size, quality, start/end time, and compression settings. You can also use our GIF Maker for more creative control or Compress GIF to reduce file size after conversion. For professional optimization tips, see our GIF Resizing Masterclass.