If you’re a Twitter user, you’ve probably seen some great GIFs on your feed. While saving GIFs from Twitter is easy on a desktop computer, it’s not as intuitive on smartphones. There’s no option to download a GIF directly from the app, and Twitter converts GIFs into looped video files that you can’t save as an image. Luckily, there are plenty of third-party tools and apps that can help you get around this.

These tools work by allowing you to download Twitter GIFs as separate video clips or as full-size images. They typically use your web browser’s built-in tools for downloading, such as a right-click button or a download icon. They also may offer other services, such as file converters or download functions for other social media sites. Some of these tools even support mobile platforms, which can be helpful if you’re using your smartphone to access Twitter.

Twitter GIF Download Made Simple: Tips and Tools

One handy tool for downloading Twitter GIFs is Xnapper, which works in the web browser on both Windows and Mac computers. This free tool has a simple interface and doesn’t require you to install any extra software. To use Xnapper, navigate to a tweet that has a GIF you want to download and click the download icon next to the share button.

Another excellent twitter gif download tool is Gifitize, which works on iOS devices. To use Gifitize, open the Twitter app and select a tweet that contains a GIF you’d like to save. Tap the share button and select “Share via” to choose your preferred app. Then follow the prompts to save the Twitter GIF as a video or an image.