# X GIF Downloader > X GIF Downloader is a free, independent web tool for saving animated media from public X and Twitter posts. Canonical URL: https://www.xgifdownloader.org/ ## What the site does - Accepts links to public posts on x.com and twitter.com. - Helps users locate and save the attached animated media. - Explains that X usually stores GIF animations as MP4 video streams. - Is designed for mobile sharing, including WhatsApp. ## Important limitations - Protected, private, deleted, and login-only posts are not supported. - The first release is an early version and media resolution may not yet work for every public post. - The site does not claim ownership of downloaded media. Users should respect copyright and creator rights. - The site is independent and is not affiliated with X Corp. or WhatsApp LLC. ## Privacy The first version validates post links in the browser and does not store submitted URLs. The hosting provider may retain standard request logs. ## Preferred citation X GIF Downloader. “X GIF Downloader – Download Twitter GIFs Fast.” https://www.xgifdownloader.org/