How to Download a Video from Twitter DMs: 4 Easy Methods (2024)

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Learn how to download a video from your Twitter DMs with ease

Co-authored byHannah DillonReviewed byStan Kats

Last Updated: February 12, 2024Fact Checked

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Are you trying to download a video from Twitter DMs? Unfortunately, due to recent changes at Twitter/X, you must be signed in to an account to view content on the site. This makes it difficult to download videos, especially from DMs, but that doesn't mean this task is impossible. In this article we've gathered a number of ways you can download a video from your Twitter DMs on computer, Android, or iOS. Keep reading to learn more.

Things You Should Know

  • Use an extension or add-on in your internet browser to save a video from your Twitter DMs.
  • VLC Media Player can convert and save Twitter videos to MP4 format on a computer.
  • On mobile, the only way to really save a video from Twitter is to screen record a copy of it.

Method 1

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Video Downloader Plus Extension (Chrome)

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    Add Video Downloader PLUS to your browser. Video Downloader PLUS is a free Chrome extension. Though the extension is for Chrome, it will work on any Chromium-based browser, like Opera, as well.

    • Make sure to pin Video Downloader PLUS to your browser's URL bar so you can find it easily when you're ready to download the video.
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    Navigate to the video in your Twitter DMs. Open Twitter and click on Messages in the left-hand sidebar, and then select the DM that has the video you want to download.

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    Click on the Video Downloader PLUS icon in your URL bar. Chrome and Opera (and most browsers) store extensions in the URL bar near the top of the window. Click on the Video Downloader PLUS icon in this section (the icon is a green arrow on a dark blue background).

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    Find the video in the Video Downloader PLUS window. If there are multiple videos on the list, you may have to download more than one to make sure you're downloading the correct video.

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    Click Start to begin downloading. After the video has downloaded, you can review it by opening it up from the location you saved it.

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Video Downloader Professional/Plus Add-on (Firefox)

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    Add Video Downloader Professional/Plus to your browser. Video Downloader Professional/Plus is a free Firefox extension.

    • Make sure to pin Video Downloader Professional/Plus to your browser's URL bar so you can find it easily when you're ready to download the video.
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    Navigate to the video in your Twitter DMs. Open Twitter and click on Messages in the left-hand sidebar, and then select the DM that has the video you want to download.

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    Click on the Video Downloader Professional/Plus icon in your URL bar. Firefox (and most browsers) store extensions in the URL bar near the top of the window. Click on the Video Downloader Professional/Plus icon in this section (the icon is a pair of intersecting green and yellow squares).

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    Find the video in the Video Downloader Professional/Plus window. If there are multiple videos on the list, you may have to download more than one to make sure you're downloading the correct video.

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    Click Download to begin downloading. After the video has downloaded, you can review it by opening it up from the location you saved it.

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VLC Media Player (Desktop)

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    Download VLC Media Player. VLC Media Player is a free, open-source media player. In addition to being able to play most media files, you can also use VLC to open and save videos from a network location (such as Twitter's website).

    • VLC Media Player is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. (It's also available for Android and iOS, but these steps are only for the desktop version of VLC Media Player).
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    Navigate to the video in your Twitter DMs. Open Twitter and click on Messages in the left-hand sidebar, and then select the DM that has the video you want to download.

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    Type Ctrl+ Shift+I on Windows or Option++I on Mac. This will open developer tools in your browser.

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    Click on the Network tab and search for m3u8. If you don't see anything come up, try refreshing the page and playing the video you are trying to download.

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    Right-click (or Ctrl-click on Mac) one of the results and copy the URL. You can do this by going to Copy > Copy link address.

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    Open VLC Media Player and go to File > Convert/Save. A window will pop up allowing you to select which media you want to convert and save.

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    Click the Network tab and paste the m3u8 URL into the text box. Click Convert/Save to move to the next screen.

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    Click the Create a new profile button. While VLC Media Player has a number of pre-made profiles, making a new profile for your m3u8 file will work best. Follow these steps to create your new profile:

    • Enter a name for your profile in the Profile Name box. You can name your profile anything, but "Twitter DM Video Profile" or simply "New Profile" are potential options.
    • Select MP4/MOV as the Encapsulation.
    • On the "Video codec" tab, tick the Video checkbox as well as the Keep original video track checkbox.
    • On the "Audio codec" tab, tick the Audio checkbox as well as the Keep original audio track checkbox.
    • Click Create to make your new profile.
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    Select your new profile under the "Profile" dropdown. If you opted to not make a custom profile, select one of the MP4 profiles instead.

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    Click Browse under "Destination". In the pop-up, navigate to where you want to save your video. Under File name type in the name you want to give your converted video, then click Save.

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    Click Start in VLC Media Player. The conversion process shouldn't take long, but it may take longer if your video is lengthy.

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    Navigate to where you saved the video and open it to review it. Make sure the video has both video and audio. If not, try converting and saving it again in VLC Media Player with a different save profile selected.

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Screen Recording (Any Device)

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    Download or locate a screen recorder. While it's not the same as directly downloading the video, you can use a screen recorder to record your own copy of a video.

    • OBS Studio is a free screen recorder you can use for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
    • Both iPhone and Android have built-in screen recording capability, so you don't need to download any additional apps.[1] [2]
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    Navigate to the video in your Twitter DMs. Open Twitter and click on Messages in the left-hand sidebar (on desktop) or the left-most icon on the bottom bar (on mobile), and then select the DM that has the video you want to download.

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    Open OBS, if on a computer. Open up OBS and configure it to record your screen:

    • Under the Scene header, click the plus button to add a scene. You can name it whatever you want.
    • Under Sources click the plus button and select Display Capture. In the popup, select the monitor you want to be your source. If you only have one monitor, you will only have one option, but if you have multiple monitors, you should select the one on which the video will be playing.
    • Ensure you have Desktop Audio turned up so OBS will record the sound from the video. If you have other audio inputs, like from a microphone, you may want to turn those volumes down to avoid interference.
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    Start screen recording. You should start screen recording before you start the video so you don't miss the first part of the video. On OBS, press Start Recording, and on an iPhone or Android, simply tap the screen recording button and wait for the countdown to complete.

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    Start the video. Allow the video to play for as long as you want to record. Open the video in full-screen mode for the best final product.

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    Stop the screen recording. In OBS, press Stop Recording, and on your iPhone or Android, simply tap the screen recording button again.

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      How to Download a Video from Twitter DMs: 4 Easy Methods (49)

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      This article was reviewed by Stan Kats and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Dillon. Stan Kats is a Professional Technologist and the COO and Chief Technologist for The STG IT Consulting Group in West Hollywood, California. Stan provides comprehensive technology solutions to businesses through managed IT services, and for individuals through his consumer service business, Stan's Tech Garage. Stan holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Southern California. He began his career working in the Fortune 500 IT world. Stan founded his companies to offer an enterprise-level of expertise for small businesses and individuals. This article has been viewed 19,511 times.

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      How to Download a Video from Twitter DMs: 4 Easy Methods (2024)

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      How to Download a Video from Twitter DMs: 4 Easy Methods? ›

      Open Twitter and click on Messages in the left-hand sidebar, and then select the DM that has the video you want to download. Click on the Video Downloader PLUS icon in your URL bar. Chrome and Opera (and most browsers) store extensions in the URL bar near the top of the window.

      How can I download Twitter videos easily? ›

      Right-click on the video and click “copy video address.” In a new tab, open Twitter Video Downloader or SaveTweetVid. Once you've opened either of those pages, paste the link you copied into the text box. Click the Download button and choose your video quality before saving.

      How do I download multiple videos from one link on Twitter? ›

      Download Multiple Twitter Videos in One Tweet Online
      1. Copy the link of the Twitter videos you want to download.
      2. Search TwitterVid on the internet and paste the link. Click "Load Videos."
      3. Select the video quality and click the download button. See also:
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      How can I download Twitter videos without logging in? ›

      Here's how to save videos from Twitter:
      1. Copy the link of the tweet that has the video you want to save.
      2. Navigate to the Twitter video downloader: TwitterVid.com.
      3. Paste the Tweet link in the "Tweet URL" field.
      4. Tap "Load Videos"
      5. Pick the quality you want and tap the "Download" button.

      How to download Twitter videos on Chrome? ›

      How to Download Twitter videos online?
      1. Open Twitter, and go to the tweet which contains twitter video.
      2. Get the link/url of the tweet which have video. Method 1: Click on the tweet, and copy the url from address bar of the browser. ...
      3. Paste the tweet link in the above input url box, and click on "Download" button.

      How to download Twitter DM videos? ›

      Open Twitter and click on Messages in the left-hand sidebar, and then select the DM that has the video you want to download. Click on the Video Downloader PLUS icon in your URL bar. Chrome and Opera (and most browsers) store extensions in the URL bar near the top of the window.

      Why can't I download a video from Twitter? ›

      This may be due to one of the following reasons: The copied link may not be a link for video. You may have copied a link from an Image. You may have copied the video link from an account that is protected.

      How to bulk download tweets? ›

      Use TwExportly To Download All Posts From Other Users
      1. Visit TwExportly's page on the Chrome Web Store. ...
      2. Select the Extensions button and pin TwExportly to see the tool on your browser.
      3. Open the extension and enter the X or Twitter handle of the user.
      4. Click the Export button.

      How do you put 4 videos together on Twitter? ›

      Adding “mixed” media to a Tweet is simple and straightforward. When composing a Tweet, tap the “Media” or “GIF” icons and select the content you want to share (and don't forget to add descriptive text to make your images more accessible). That's it! You can add up to four videos, images, and/or GIFs per Tweet.

      What site can I use to download videos from Twitter? ›

      With the Twitter downloader, easily save videos, gifs, or photos to any device. Install our browser extension for direct media saving from Twitter or prefix the media URL with “sfrom.net/” or “savefrom.net/”. Additionally, head to SaveFrom.net, input the Twitter media URL, and initiate the download.

      Does Twitter let you download videos? ›

      A: No, Twitter does not provide a built-in save button to download videos on its platform. You need to use third-party apps or tools to download Twitter videos.

      Is SnapTwitter safe? ›

      SnapTwitter Plugin - Twitter Downloader is the safest way to get videos from Tweets and requires absolutely no login or user information.

      How to download video from Twitter using Inspect Element? ›

      Right-Click and Inspect: Right-click on the video and select “Inspect” or “Inspect Element.” This selection will open the browser's Developer Tools panel. Identify the Video URL: Search for the video link in the Developer Tools panel. Look for an element with a “. mp4” extension.

      How to download video from link? ›

      How To Download Online Video Using Our Free Video Downloader
      1. Step #1: Copy the video URL. ...
      2. Step #2: Enter the video URL. ...
      3. Step #3: Click on the “Download Video” button or Hit Enter. ...
      4. Step #4: Choose the quality of the video to download. ...
      5. Step #5: Click on the “Download” button.

      How can I download videos directly from Chrome? ›

      Images: Right-click on the image and choose Save Image As. Videos: Point to the video. Click Download .

      How do I download a video from Twitter source? ›

      Twitter Video Downloader
      1. Open Twitter.com and find the tweet with the video you want to download on your computer.
      2. Click on the video tweet and copy its URL.
      3. Go to Twitter Video Downloader and paste the copied URL into the box. ...
      4. Right-click the download button next to the resolution.
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      How do I download all Twitter media in one click? ›

      How to extract the tweets from the Media section on Twitter?
      1. Create a free Phantombuster account.
      2. Connect to Twitter using PhantomBuster's browser extension.
      3. Specify the users you want to scrape Media section's tweets from.
      4. Set the Phantom on repeat.
      5. Download the tweets from the media section to a . CSV spreadsheet or a .

      What is the best app to download videos from Twitter? ›

      Top 7 Twitter Video Downloader App for iPhone and Android
      • EaseUS MobiMover - Desktop.
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