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X, formerly known as Twitter, now makes it very easy to download images from tweets on every platform. This wikiHow teaches you how to save images from X to your computer, phone, or tablet.

Method 1
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Android

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  1. It's the black background with a white X that should be on your home screen or app list.
  2. You can save an image from your feed or by visiting the profile of the person who shared it.
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  3. This opens a larger version of the photo.
    • If the image you want to save is a part of a gallery (multiple images in the same tweet), you can tap the tweet to view all gallery photos, and then tap the photo to open it.
    • If you want to download all photos in a gallery, tap the back button when you're finished with this method to return to the gallery, and then select the next photo to download. You'll need to download each separately.
  4. It's at the top-right corner of the photo. A menu will expand.
  5. If you haven't saved any X images before, you may be asked to give X permission to access your photos. Your image will then be saved to your photo library.
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iPhone/iPad

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  1. It's the black background with a white X that should be on your home screen or app list.
  2. You can save an image from your feed or by visiting the profile of the person who shared it.
  3. After a few seconds, a menu will expand.
    • If the image you want to save is a part of a gallery (multiple images in the same tweet), you can tap the tweet to view all gallery photos, and then tap a photo to open it.
  4. This downloads the photo to your camera roll.
    • If you haven't already given X permission to access your photos, you'll be prompted to do so now.
    • If you want to download all photos in a gallery, you'll need to do so separately. Tap and hold the next photo you want to download and select Save Photo, and then repeat for all other photos.
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Twitter.com on a Computer

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  1. Go to https://www.twitter.com in a web browser. You can use any web browser on your computer, including Chrome, Edge, and Safari, to download photos from X.
    • If you're not already signed in to your X account, you'll want to do so now.
  2. You can save an image from your feed or by visiting the profile of the person who shared it.
  3. This opens a larger version of the photo.
  4. A menu will expand.
    • If your computer doesn't have a right mouse button, hold down the Control key as you click the image.
  5. This opens your computer's file browser.
  6. This downloads the image to your computer.
    • If the tweet contains multiple photos arranged in a gallery, you can click the arrow to the right of the photo you just saved to view the next one. To save that photo, just right-click it and select Save as.
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    I am unable to open the JPG file that I downloaded from Twitter. Do you have any suggestions?
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    If the picture you downloaded is named for example "image.jpg-large" just rename that file and delete the "-large" part and save it (click enter). A message will appear asking you if you want to change the extension of the file, so click on "yes" and you will be able to open your JPG file.
  • Question
    How do I copy an image and post it to Twitter?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You should copy the inner link from pic.twitter.com/.
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    I'm having trouble downloading twitter photos. How to fix it?
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    You can download images from twitter with your Twitter Android App.
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Tips

  • If you plan to use the photo you download in your own tweet, be sure to mention the person who tweeted it first. To mention another X user in a tweet, just add their @ name (e.g., @wikiHow) in the body of your tweet.
  • Downloading videos from X is a little more complicated than downloading photos, as you'll need to use a video downloader website.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 872,094 times.
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Updated: February 8, 2024
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Categories: Twitter | Downloading
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1. Open Twitter.
2. Find an image.
3. Tap and hold the image.
4. Tap Save photo or Save.

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