Redeem now - To save a GIF from Twitter, you'll need to use a third-party app.
- You can use GIFwrapped on iPhone and Tweet2gif on Android to save a GIF from Twitter.
- On a desktop computer, use a combination of twittervideodownloader and EZGif's GIF optimizer.
If you're looking to save GIFs on Twitter, you'll need a third-party app, since Twitter converts GIFs into a looped video format, rather than keeping them as GIFs.
As a result, saving them requires downloading an extra app, or using a website that specializes in GIFs.
On the plus side, there are plenty of options for dealing with this issue. Whether you have an iPhone, Android, or you're using the desktop version of Twitter, here's what you need to know about saving GIFs from Twitter.
How to save a GIF from Twitter on iPhone
For those with an iPhone, GIFwrapped is an app that can allow you to save GIFs on Twitter. It's free, though there is the option to upgrade for a fee — it'll disable ads in the app, and give you some extra customization options.
Once you've downloaded GIFwrapped, here's how to use it:
1. Navigate to the Twitter GIF you want to save.
2. Press the down arrow in the top-right corner of the Tweet.
3. Select Share Tweet via and then tap Copy link to Tweet.
4. Open GIFwrapped and navigate to the search tab, if necessary.
5. Paste the Tweet URL into the search bar and press Search.
6. Save the GIF that appears to your library or to Photos by tapping the icon that looks like an arrow coming out of a box in the bottom-left of the screen, and selecting Share Photo. Then tap Save Image.
How to save a GIF from Twitter on Android
First, you'll need to download Tweet2gif — it's a free app that's available in the Google Playstore. You'll have to give it access to the media on your phone, otherwise it won't function.
Once you have that installed on your Android, here's how to save GIFs on Twitter:
1. Go to the Tweet that contains the GIF you want to save.
2. Click the share button (it looks like three connected dots).
3. Select Tweet2gif.
4. Click Download GIF.
Quick tip: You can change the save location (which is listed at the top of the screen) by going into your settings.
How to save a GIF from Twitter on desktop
Saving a GIF from Twitter on the platform's desktop version requires using a couple of websites. Here's how.
1. Right-click on the GIF in the Tweet that you wish to copy and select Copy Gif Address.
2. Paste the copied GIF address into a site like twittervideodownloader.com and press Download. This will now download an MP4 video format version of the GIF.
3. Go to EZGif's GIF optimizer and select Choose File. In the popup window that appears, navigate to where you downloaded the MP4 file above and select that file.
4. Click Upload!
5. You'll see the GIF at the top of the screen, and from there you'll also have the opportunity to edit it. For example, you can change the start and end time for the GIF.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select Convert to GIF!
7. Scroll down again — you'll see another box with the GIF; if satisfied, click "Save" (located in the far-right corner of the new section on your screen).
Quick tip: In that final section, you'll also be able to make other changes, like adding text or other overlays, changing the speed, and optimizing the GIF or resizing it.
Devon Delfino Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at @devondelfino. Read more Read lessncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyowcidnKxnpJqwqXvHqK5mrJ9iwKLCxGaeop6jYryvedOwoK2slac%3D