GIFs are one of the most shared formats on X (formerly Twitter). From reactions to looping animations, GIFs are widely used—but saving them isn’t always straightforward.
In this guide, you’ll learn why GIFs on X behave differently, and how to find and save GIFs efficiently using Twitter-Viewer, with filters that help you quickly locate specific tweet formats.
Why Saving GIFs from X Is Different
Many users notice that right-clicking a GIF on X often doesn’t work as expected.
X GIFs Are Usually Rendered as Videos
On X, most GIFs are technically delivered as short looping video files, not traditional .gif images. As a result:
• Right-click save may only capture a single frame
• Downloads may return an MP4 instead of a GIF
• Some GIFs cannot be saved directly from the browser
This is why dedicated tools are commonly used to handle X GIF downloads correctly.
How to Download GIFs from X Using Twitter-Viewer
Twitter-Viewer allows you to browse, filter, and extract media from public X posts without needing an X account.
Step 1: Copy the X Post Link
Copy the URL of the post or profile that contains the GIF you’re looking for.
Step 2: Paste the Link into Twitter-Viewer
After pasting the link, Twitter-Viewer loads the related tweets and attached media for preview.
Step 3: Filter Results to Locate GIFs Faster
Instead of scrolling through mixed content, Twitter-Viewer lets you refine results using two filtering dimensions.
Filter by Tweet Type
Choose which types of tweets you want to include:
• Original tweets
• Retweets
• Quote tweets
This is useful when you only want content posted by the original author or quoted reactions.
Filter by Media Type
Narrow results by media format:
• Text only
• With videos
• With images
• With GIFs
Selecting “With GIFs” hides other formats and surfaces, and only animated content.
Filters support multiple selections, such as
Original tweets + With GIFs or Quote tweets + With GIFs.
Step 4: Download or Export Content
Twitterviewer supports two different actions, depending on your goal:
• Download
Used to save media files or individual tweets directly, such as downloading a GIF from a specific post.
• Export
Used to extract structured data in batches, including:
• Media files
• Tweet text
• Engagement or activity-related data
This separation makes it easier to either save a specific GIF or collect tweet data at scale.
Tips for Finding the Right GIF Faster
Using filters strategically can greatly reduce browsing time.
Only Want GIFs?
Select Media Type → With GIFs to remove all static content.
Want Original GIF Posts?
Use Tweet Type → Original tweets to exclude reposted content.
Would you be interested in Reactions or Meme GIFs?
Combine Quote tweets + With GIFs to surface reaction-style posts.
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Conclusion
Saving GIFs from X doesn’t have to involve trial and error.
With Twitter-Viewer’s Tweet Type and Media Type filters, you can quickly locate the GIFs you want and either download individual media or export tweet data in a structured way.
This approach helps you spend less time scrolling—and more time getting the content you need.
