Simple steps for iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac — and what to do when a video won’t download.
Works withVideos / Reels / GIFs / Live broadcasts / Photos / MP3 audio
X has no download button for videos, but you can save any public video with its link. Every method in this guide works in a web browser, so there is nothing to install and no account to create.
The idea is always the same: copy the link of the post, paste it into Download X and choose a quality. Below you will find the exact taps for each device, a shortcut that skips copying entirely, and solutions for the problems people run into most often.
Works on every device with a browser.
Under the post on X, tap Share and choose “Copy link”.
Open downloadx.app, paste the link into the box and press Download.
Pick a quality — the best one is first — and the video is saved to your device.
Works in Safari on iOS and iPadOS — no app or shortcut required.
Works in Chrome, Samsung Internet, Firefox and other browsers.
Works in Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox and any modern browser.
| Problem | Why it happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Private account | Posts from protected accounts are only visible to approved followers. | Only public posts can be downloaded. Ask the author to share the video with you. |
| Post deleted or unavailable | The author removed it, or the account was suspended. | Once a post is gone from X, its video can no longer be downloaded. |
| Sensitive or age-restricted | X hides some media behind a content warning. | Try again later. Some restricted posts cannot be fetched without logging in to X. |
| Video opens in a new tab | Some browsers play MP4 files instead of saving them. | Right-click or long-press the Download button and choose “Save link as” or “Download link”. |
| Can’t find the file on iPhone | Safari saves downloads to the Files app, not to Photos. | Open Files → Downloads, then Share → “Save Video” to move it to Photos. |
Still stuck? Write to [email protected] with the post link and we will look into it.
Watching a video on X? In your browser’s address bar type “2007” right before “x.com” and press Enter — your download opens instantly. On a twitter.com link, replace “twitter.com” with “2007x.com”.
Also works2007x.com/x.com/… · 2007x.com/i/broadcasts/… · 2007x.com/?url=…
Something else? Write to [email protected]
No. Everything works in your web browser on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac. There is nothing to install.
Tap the Share icon under the post and choose “Copy link”. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar while the post is open.
Yes. Open the exact post that contains the video, copy its link and paste it. Every post in a thread has its own link.
Usually the connection dropped or the page was closed too early. Keep the tab open until the download finishes, or choose a lower quality.
Saving videos for personal, offline viewing is generally fine. The content belongs to its creator, so do not re-upload it or use it commercially without permission.
Yes. Download X is completely free and there is no limit on the number of videos you can download.
No. You only need the link of a public post. We never ask for your X username or password.
Files go to your browser’s default download folder — usually “Downloads” on computers and Android, and the Files app → Downloads on iPhone and iPad.
Downloading for personal, offline viewing is generally fine, but the content belongs to its creator. Do not re-upload or use videos commercially without permission.