Need to save a video from X or an older twitter.com link? For a public post, the shortest route is to copy its URL, paste it into a Twitter/X video downloader, and choose one of the MP4 qualities the post makes available.
You do not need to install an app or sign in to Solnk. The downloader works with both x.com and twitter.com post links and does not add a watermark to the extracted file.
How to download a video from X or Twitter
1. Copy the post URL
Open the post that contains the video. Use the share menu to copy its link, or copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
A usable link normally looks like one of these:
- https://x.com/username/status/123...
- https://twitter.com/username/status/123...
Copy the post URL rather than the video player's temporary address.
2. Paste the link into the downloader
Open the free Twitter/X Video Downloader, paste the URL, and select Extract video.
The tool reads the public post and lists the video variants it can find. If the post contains no video, is private, has been deleted, or is temporarily unavailable, it cannot produce a download.
3. Choose an MP4 quality
Select the resolution you need and download the MP4 file. The available choices depend on the original upload. A downloader cannot create genuine 1080p detail from a post that only provides a lower-resolution source.
For casual offline viewing, choose a smaller file. For editing, archiving, or presentation use, choose the highest available version.
Does the downloaded X video have a watermark?
Solnk does not place a new logo or watermark over the video. It retrieves an available MP4 variant from the public post.
That does not remove marks already baked into the original footage. If the creator uploaded a clip with a username, caption, broadcaster logo, or other graphic embedded in the pixels, that content remains part of the file.
Can you download a video inside X itself?
Sometimes. X provides a native Download video action for eligible videos, but the official option has conditions:
- The viewer must be an X Premium subscriber.
- The video must have been posted on or after July 25, 2023.
- The uploader must not have disabled downloads for the post.
- For uploaders under 18, the setting allowing others to download their videos is off and cannot be enabled.
For an eligible video, open the post, use the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and choose Download video.
If that menu item is missing, it does not necessarily mean the post is broken. The viewer may not have Premium, the video may predate the feature, or the creator may have disabled downloads.
These conditions and menu steps come from X's official video help page, which is the source to recheck if X changes the feature.
X's download option vs. an online downloader
Method | Best for | Main limitation |
|---|---|---|
X's native download | Premium users saving an eligible video in X | Depends on subscription, post date, and creator settings |
Solnk online downloader | Saving a public X or Twitter post as MP4 | Cannot access protected or deleted posts |
yt-dlp | Frequent downloads and command-line workflows | Requires installation and terminal use |
For an occasional public clip, the online tool is the quickest option. X's native action is convenient when it appears. yt-dlp is useful when you already work from the command line and are comfortable maintaining the software.
How to download an X video on iPhone or Android
The copy-and-paste workflow is the same on mobile:
- Open the public post in X or a mobile browser.
- Tap the share control and copy the link.
- Paste the link and extract the available MP4 variants.
- Choose a quality and save the file using your browser's download controls.
The final file may appear in Files, Downloads, or your browser's download list rather than directly in Photos. The exact location depends on your phone and browser.
How to download an X video on desktop
On Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS:
- Open the post in a browser.
- Copy the complete URL.
- Paste it into the downloader.
- Choose an MP4 quality.
- Save the file to your normal Downloads folder.
This also works for legacy twitter.com links. You do not need to rewrite the domain to x.com.
Can you convert a Twitter video or GIF to MP4?
Videos extracted by the tool are downloaded as MP4 files, a format supported by most phones, browsers, editors, and presentation apps.
What X labels as an animated GIF is often delivered as a looping video. When the public post exposes an MP4 variant, the downloader can save that version. The result is an MP4 loop rather than a .gif image file.
Can you download from a private X account?
No public downloader can legitimately retrieve a post it is not allowed to see. Solnk only processes public post data and will not ask for your X password, session cookie, or account access.
Treat any site that requests those credentials as a security risk. Being an approved follower does not make it safe to hand your login session to an unrelated downloader.
A command-line alternative: yt-dlp
Advanced users can also try the open-source yt-dlp project:
yt-dlp "https://x.com/username/status/123456789"Its X/Twitter extractor supports multiple API modes, but platform changes can still affect results. Keep yt-dlp updated and follow its official documentation rather than copying unknown commands or browser cookies into third-party services.
Why is the X video downloader not working?
Check these common causes:
The post is private or protected
The downloader can only read a public post.
The post was deleted or the URL is incomplete
Open the link directly and confirm that the post still exists. Copy the complete /status/… URL again.
The post has no downloadable video variant
A post may contain an external player, a live broadcast, or another media type instead of a standard X-hosted video.
X changed how the media is delivered
Extraction tools depend on the public data X currently exposes. A platform-side change can cause a temporary failure until the tool is updated.
The highest resolution is missing
The original upload determines the available variants. Pick the highest resolution that is actually listed rather than assuming every post includes 1080p.
Download and reuse videos responsibly
Being able to save a public file does not transfer its copyright or give permission to repost it. Use downloads for lawful purposes such as personal offline viewing, reference, archiving your own work, or reuse you have permission to make.
If you plan to edit, republish, advertise with, or commercially use someone else's clip, ask the creator or confirm that your use is covered by an appropriate licence or legal exception. Keep the creator's context and attribution intact where required.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a video from X/Twitter?
Copy the public post URL, paste it into the Solnk Twitter/X Video Downloader, select Extract video, and choose an available MP4 quality.
Is the Twitter/X video downloader free?
Yes. The Solnk downloader does not require an account or add a watermark. The post itself must be public and accessible.
Can I download X videos in 1080p?
Only when the public post provides a 1080p variant. If the original upload or X's available versions are lower resolution, a downloader cannot restore missing detail.
Can I download Twitter videos as MP4?
Yes. The available video variants are saved as MP4 files. Animated posts that X serves as video may also download as MP4 loops.
Why can I watch a video but not download it through X?
X's own download action is limited by Premium access, the video's post date, the uploader's download setting, and account-age rules. A public URL may still work with an external downloader even when X's native menu does not show the action.
Does this work with old twitter.com links?
Yes. Paste the original twitter.com status URL; the downloader accepts both the old and current domains.
When you are ready, start with the public post URL: download a Twitter/X video as MP4.