Short answer
X Premium subscribers can download many videos from the post's More or share menu if the creator allows it; your own videos are in your data archive, and everyone else can bookmark the post to keep it handy.
Key takeaways
- X added native video downloads for paying subscribers in 2023; creators can turn downloads off.
- Third-party downloader sites work by fetching the video file; many are ad-heavy.
- Reposting downloaded videos without permission can break copyright and X's rules.
For years Twitter had no download button for videos. X added one in 2023, but only for subscribers, and only when the creator allows it.
How do I download with X Premium?
Open the post, tap the share or More menu on the video, and choose Download video if it's offered.
On the web, the option appears in the post's More (three dots) menu or the video player menu. In the app, use the share sheet. If you don't see it, the creator has turned downloads off or the video type doesn't allow it.
How do I get my own videos?
From your X data archive, which includes the original media you uploaded.
Settings and privacy > Your account > Download an archive of your data.
What about third-party downloaders?
They take a post link and give you the video file; quality varies and many are full of ads.
| Option | Pros | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| X's download (Premium) | Official, clean file | Only if creator allows |
| Website downloaders | Free, no install | Pop-up ads, fake buttons |
| Mobile apps | Convenient | Excessive permissions, malware risk |
| Screen recording | Always possible | Lower quality; still subject to copyright |
Never enter your X password on a downloader.
Can I repost a downloaded video?
Only if you own it or have permission; otherwise repost or quote the original post.
Reposting keeps credit with the creator and doesn't risk a copyright report. Private-account videos are a separate matter; see downloading private videos.
Can I save a video from a Space or live broadcast?
Recorded Spaces and saved broadcasts can be replayed on X; downloads depend on the host's settings.
Hosts who record a Space can share the recording and clips. For live video, the broadcaster decides whether a replay stays up. If you need a copy for a legitimate reason (a press conference, your own appearance), ask the host for the file.
Questions people ask
Can I download X videos without Premium?
Not with X's own button. Third-party sites and apps can fetch public videos from a post link; use reputable ones and avoid installing unknown apps.
Why is the download option missing?
The creator may have disabled downloads, the video may be an ad or live broadcast, or your app version or subscription doesn't include it.
How do I stop people downloading my videos?
In the video upload settings, turn off the option allowing downloads. It stops X's button, though screen recording is always possible.