The TwitterSaves Twitter photo downloader saves images from X posts at their original resolution. Paste the post link, press Download and every photo in the post appears with its own save button — full size, uncompressed and without a watermark.
Saving a picture from X sounds simple: long-press or right-click it and choose “Save image.” But what you actually save that way is usually a resized preview, built to load fast in the timeline. Fine details in screenshots, infographics, artwork and photography get softened, and on some phones the option isn’t offered at all. A dedicated Twitter image downloader asks X for the original file the uploader sent, which is often two to four times larger in pixel size than the preview.
How to download Twitter photos
- Find the post with the photoOpen X (Twitter) and go to the post that contains the image or images you want to keep.
- Copy the post linkTap Share → Copy link in the app, or copy the address bar on x.com. Copy the post link, not the image address.
- Paste and press DownloadPaste the link into TwitterSaves. We find every photo in the post and request the original full-size file of each one.
- Save each imageTap Download under each photo. Images save as JPG (or PNG when the uploader posted a PNG) to your Downloads folder or Files app.
The link you need is the link to the post — something like https://x.com/username/status/1234567890. Links ending in /photo/1 or /photo/2, which you get when you open an image in full screen, work just as well.
Preview vs. original: why size matters
X keeps every uploaded photo in several sizes. The timeline shows a “small” or “medium” version, the full-screen viewer shows a “large” version, and the untouched upload is stored as “orig.” TwitterSaves always fetches orig.
| Version | Typical longest side | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| Small / thumb | 150–680 px | Notifications, link cards |
| Medium | about 1200 px | Timeline in the app and on x.com |
| Large | up to 2048 px | Full-screen image viewer |
| Original (what we save) | up to 4096 px | Only through a downloader like TwitterSaves |
The exact numbers depend on what the person uploaded. A phone photo posted directly might be stored at 4096 pixels on its longest side, while a screenshot stays at its native size. Either way, the original is the sharpest copy X has.
What makes this X image downloader different
Every photo at once
Posts with 2, 3 or 4 images are listed in order, so you never have to open each one by hand.
Right file format
JPG photos stay JPG and PNG graphics stay PNG — no conversion that would add blur or remove transparency.
Zero re-compression
We pass the file through unchanged, so the bytes match what’s on X’s server.
Mixed media posts
If a post combines photos with a video or GIF, everything is listed and you choose what to keep.
Works everywhere
iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebook — any modern browser.
No account needed
You never sign in to X through us, and we never ask for any password.
Saving Twitter photos on each device
iPhone and iPad
Use Safari. After you tap Download, the image goes to Files → Downloads. Open it, tap the Share icon and choose Save Image to move it into the Photos app. If you save images from X often, you can set Safari’s download location to iCloud Drive in Settings → Safari → Downloads so they sync to your Mac too.
Android
Tap Download in Chrome or your favourite browser. The picture is stored in the Downloads folder and appears in Gallery or Google Photos under “Downloads.” From there you can share it, edit it or set it as wallpaper.
Computers
On Windows, Mac, Linux or ChromeOS, the image is saved to your default download folder. Because it’s the original file, it’s ready for printing, zooming in on details or using in design tools like Photoshop, Figma, GIMP or Canva.
Good uses for a Twitter image downloader
- Keeping receipts: save screenshots, announcements and statements before a post is edited or deleted.
- Research and journalism: archive images with their original resolution for fact-checking and reverse-image search.
- Design references: collect mood-board images, typography examples and UI inspiration in full quality.
- Your own posts: recover photos you shared on X when the original file is no longer on your phone.
- Infographics and charts: read small text clearly by saving the full-size version instead of the blurry preview.
JPG, PNG and WebP on X — which one will you get?
X re-encodes most photos when they’re uploaded. Camera photos and large images are converted to JPG, which keeps file sizes small while still looking sharp. Screenshots, logos, drawings with flat colours and images with transparent backgrounds are often kept as PNG, as long as they are not too large. Some images are also offered as WebP to browsers that support it.
TwitterSaves always requests the format the image was stored in, so a PNG screenshot stays a crisp PNG and a photo stays a JPG. We don’t convert JPG to PNG (which only makes the file bigger) or PNG to JPG (which adds blur around text). If you need a different format for a particular app, convert it afterwards with any free image tool — you’ll be starting from the best possible copy.
Tips for getting the best photos from X
- Use the post link, not the image link. Copying an image address from the browser often gives you a resized file. The post link lets us find the original.
- Check quoted posts. If the photo is inside a quoted post, open that quoted post first and copy its own link.
- Save soon. If an image matters to you, download it right away. Once a post is deleted, the photo is gone from X’s servers too.
- Keep the file name. Our files include the date and time, which makes it easy to sort a large collection later.
- Back up your own uploads. If you post photos on X, downloading them occasionally gives you a full-resolution backup outside the platform.
Troubleshooting
- Only a video appears. The post contains a video or GIF rather than photos. You can still save it here, or use the Twitter video downloader.
- Nothing is found. The post may be text-only, from a protected account, deleted, or marked sensitive for logged-out viewers. Try opening it in a private window to check.
- The image opens instead of downloading. Long-press (or right-click) the Download button and pick “Download linked file” or “Save link as.”
- The photo is in a link card. Images in article previews belong to the website being linked, not to X. Visit that website to get them.
Respect for creators
Photographers, artists and designers share a lot of their work on X. Downloading a copy to enjoy or study is one thing; posting it elsewhere without credit is another. If you want to reuse an image, ask the creator, tag them and follow any licence they mention. Rights holders can reach us through our DMCA page.
/photo/1) and you’ll still get all the images in that post.Frequently asked questions
How do I download photos from Twitter in full size?
Copy the post link from X, paste it into TwitterSaves and press Download. We automatically request the “orig” version of every image, which is the largest file X keeps — larger than the preview you see in the timeline.
Can I download all 4 photos from one post?
Yes. When a post has two, three or four images, each one is listed with its own Download button, in the same order they appear on X.
Why do my saved Twitter images look smaller when I right-click them?
Right-click saving usually grabs the resized preview X shows in the timeline (often around 900–1200 pixels wide). TwitterSaves asks X for the original upload instead, so you get the full resolution the uploader sent.
What format are Twitter photos saved in?
Mostly JPG, because X converts most uploads to JPEG. Small PNG images, screenshots and graphics with transparency are often kept as PNG, and we save them as PNG so nothing is lost.
Can I download someone’s profile picture or header image?
This tool is built for photos inside posts. Profile pictures and banners are not part of a post, so paste a post link that contains the image you want.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. Open TwitterSaves in Safari, paste the link and tap Download. Open the image from Files → Downloads, tap Share and choose Save Image to add it to Photos.
Can I save photos from a protected account?
No. Only photos in public posts can be downloaded. If the account is protected or the post requires login to view, the images can’t be fetched.
Do you compress or watermark the images?
No. We never resize, re-compress or watermark photos. The file comes straight from X’s image server, byte for byte.
Is it free?
Yes, the Twitter photo downloader is free with no sign-up and no limits for normal personal use.
Can I use downloaded Twitter photos anywhere I like?
The photo still belongs to whoever took or posted it. Keeping a copy for yourself is generally fine; publishing it, using it in marketing or selling it needs the owner’s permission and proper credit.