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Find the post
Open the public video post in X or Safari and copy its link.
SIMPLE. PRIVATE. FREE.
Download an X video on iPhone
Save public X post videos on iPhone with Safari and the Files app—no downloader app required.
Paste a link to a public post containing video.
Quick link: open xmediagrabber.com/username/status/ID to load a post directly.
- No sign-up
- Public posts only
- Processed on request
THREE QUICK STEPS
From post to saved.
That easy.
Save public X post videos on iPhone with Safari and the Files app—no downloader app required.
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Copy its link
Paste the link here and tap Get video.
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Save the video
Choose a quality; use Save to Files if Safari opens a preview.
THE DETAILS
Download an X video on iPhone: what to know
Copy a post link on iPhone
In the X app, open the post that contains the video, tap its Share icon, and choose Copy link. If you are using Safari, tap the browser address field while the individual post is open and copy its URL. Return to this page and paste the link into the box. The tool needs the post address itself; an account profile or a general search page is not enough.
Use Safari’s download flow
After the post is checked, choose one of the available quality options. Safari may place the video in its Downloads list, prompt you to choose a destination, or open a playable preview. If it opens in a new tab, use the iOS Share button and select Save to Files. Choose On My iPhone or an iCloud Drive folder you can find later.
Make a sensible quality choice
A higher resolution can look more detailed on a large display but creates a larger file. If you have limited iPhone storage or are on cellular data, select a smaller available option. The source may not provide every listed resolution. Check the reported choices before starting a transfer that could use a significant amount of data.
Find the saved video
If Safari downloaded the clip, tap the downloads icon near the address bar to review it. You can also open the Files app and check the Downloads folder or the location you selected. Save to Photos is a separate action in some iOS versions: open the file, tap Share, and choose Save Video when that option appears.
When a download does not start
Make sure Safari is not in a private session that blocks clipboard permissions, and try pasting the post URL manually if the clipboard button is unavailable. Keep Safari open while the server prepares the clip. A public post may still fail if X is rate limiting requests or the media is unavailable. Retrying repeatedly is less useful than waiting a few minutes.
Helpful tips
- Safari’s Downloads list shows recently completed files.
- Choose On My iPhone in Files for an offline local copy.
- Use Wi-Fi for larger video files when possible.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Answers about download an x video on iphone.
Do I need to install an iPhone app?
No. Open this page in Safari, copy a public post link, and use the browser download options.
Why did Safari open the video instead of saving it?
Some iOS versions preview media in the browser. Tap Share and choose Save to Files to store a copy.
Can I save directly to Photos?
If the Save Video option appears in the Share sheet, you can choose it. Otherwise save in Files first.
Will downloads work in every browser on iPhone?
Safari is the recommended path. Other iOS browsers may use similar system download controls, but behavior can differ.
Can I use this with a private account?
No. Only public posts that can be accessed without logging in are supported.
A quick note. This tool works with public posts. Respect creators’ rights and platform terms. XMediaGrabber is independent and not affiliated with X Corp.