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You can download media from public Twitter (X) accounts with Twitter Viewer, and you can export your own posts and media using X’s built-in Data Export (Archive) tool.
Twitter’s official limits around media downloading
What you can download
- Media from public posts on public accounts: images, videos, and GIFs.
- Your own media (everything you’ve posted) via X Data Export (Archive).
- Public profile assets: a profile picture and header/banner that are publicly served.
What you cannot or should not download
- Media in protected (private) posts unless you’re an approved follower—and even then, redistribution is restricted.
- DMs and their attachments (private messages).
- Deleted, suspended, geo-blocked, or age-gated content that you can’t lawfully access.
- Paid/monetized or subscriber-only content (e.g., Subscriptions) you don’t have rights to view/download.
Quick Method — Save Media from Public Accounts with Twitter Viewer
Want to download all media from a Twitter (X) account—photos, videos, and GIFs—from public profiles? Twitter Viewer makes it fast and code-free. (Public content only; no login required.)
Download an account’s media (Profile Viewer & Downloader)
If you want to view and download all publicly available media from one X account, use the Profile Viewer & Downloader:
- Enter the @username or the profile URL.
- The tool will load the profile details and surface all public posts containing media (images, videos, GIFs).
- Download any item: open or hover the media and click the download button in the upper-left corner of the file.
Download media from a specific post (Tweet Viewer & Downloader)
If you only need the media from one post, use the Tweet Viewer & Downloader:
- Paste the tweet URL into the input field.
- Click the media file and then use the download button in the upper-left corner to save it.
Note: Twitter Viewer works with public posts only. It won’t access media from protected accounts, DMs, or content you’re not authorized to view. Always respect creator rights and X’s Terms.
Why choose Twitter Viewer
- No login required for public profiles.
- HD-friendly downloading (where high-resolution originals are available).
- All common media supported: profile photo, banner, and media from posts (images/videos/GIFs).
Downloading Your Own Media via X Data Export (Archive)
If you want to download all the media you’ve ever posted, the most reliable path is X’s official Archive.
Step-by-step (web & mobile)
- Open Settings and privacy.
- Go to Your account → Download an archive of your data (you may need to verify your password/2FA).
- Select Request archive and wait for the email/notification when it’s ready.
- Download the archive and extract the ZIP; your posts and associated media will be inside.
For official details and the most current instructions, see X Help Center: Accessing your X data.
Drawbacks
- Only your content: The archive includes your posts/media, not other users’ content.
- Wait time: Archives aren’t instant; processing can take a while depending on account size.
- Platform compression: Some videos/images in your archive may reflect platform-level compression from the time of upload.
How to Use Downloaded X Media Legally
Personal Use: It’s completely fine to save media for your own reference—whether that’s archiving your posts or keeping a copy of a public video you enjoyed.
No Workarounds: Don’t try to bypass login walls, rate limits, or other technical protections. If you can’t normally see it on X, you shouldn’t be downloading it.
Reuse with Permission: If you want to share or republish someone else’s photos, videos, or GIFs (especially for commercial purposes), always ask for permission. Fair use exists, but it’s limited and tricky, so don’t rely on it casually.
Respect Privacy: Protected posts, private DMs, and subscriber-only content should stay private. Just because you can access a file link doesn’t mean you should share it.
Honor Removals: If a creator deletes a post or X takes it down, don’t keep distributing copies—you risk violating both rights and rules.
In short: Personal downloads are fine. Anything beyond that—sharing, reposting, or automating—means you need to respect copyright, privacy, and X’s platform policies.
FAQ
Q: Can I download all media from any Twitter (X) account?
A: Only from public posts. Protected posts are viewable only to approved followers and shouldn’t be publicly downloaded or redistributed.
Q: Is it legal to download other people’s media?
A: Saving for personal reference is one thing, but reuse or redistribution can implicate copyright. Review X’s Copyright Policy and seek permission when in doubt.
Q: Does Twitter Viewer work without logging in?
A: Yes—for public accounts. It won’t access content that X itself restricts to followers.
Q: Is Twitter Viewer free to use?
A: Yes—Twitter Viewer is completely free for accessing and downloading media from public Twitter (X) accounts.
Q: How do I download everything I’ve ever posted?
A: Use X’s Download an archive of your data in Settings → Your account. You’ll receive a ZIP with your posts and media.
