Download videos and GIFs embedded in Tweets with ease.

Latest Version

Version
1.40
Update
May 21, 2024
Size
62.83KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
3.38889 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Scripting
Storage
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Twitter Gif & Video Downloader Extension

Allows you to easily download any original Twitter media (like images, videos and GIFs) embedded in a tweet with 1 click, without manual selection, copying and pasting URLs and opening other sites.

- Mouse over images displays a button in the bottom right corner. Clicking it downloads an original sized image.

- All videos and gifs have a mouse over 'Download' button in the top left corner. Clicking it shows different
video resolutions if available.

- Since Twitter converts all incoming GIFs to MP4 you can either download it as an MP4 or upload it to 3rd party sites
to convert - this is handled by EzGif.com, Giphy, ImgFlip and Gifs.com (more sites coming).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Twitter Gif & Video Downloader", "short_name": "TwitterGif&VideoDownloader", "version": "1.40", "description": "Download videos and GIFs embedded in Tweets with ease.", "homepage_url": "https://twitter.com/vitaminiser", "author": "@vitaminiser", "permissions": ["scripting", "storage"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "icons": { "48": "48x48.png", "128": "128x128.png" }, "host_permissions": [ "*://twitter.com/*", "*://mobile.twitter.com/*", "*://x.com/*", "*://mobile.x.com/*", "https://*.ezgif.com/*", "https://video.twimg.com/*", "https://giphy.com/upload", "https://imgflip.com/gif-maker*", "https://gifs.com/" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://twitter.com/*", "*://mobile.twitter.com/*", "*://x.com/*", "*://mobile.x.com/*"], "run_at": "document_start", "js": [ "debug.js", "libs/$elem.js", "json_search.js", "content.js", "tweet.js", "gifer.js", "libs/miniquery.js", "ui.js", "settings.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["content.css", "window.html", "links.html"], "matches": ["*://twitter.com/*", "*://mobile.twitter.com/*", "*://x.com/*", "*://mobile.x.com/*"] } ], "manifest_version": 3}
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How to download and manually install Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Twitter Gif & Video Downloader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension file

Select and download the Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Twitter Gif & Video Downloader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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平井伸治 (ID: 0000004249435ad0) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/19/2023 通常の1つの投稿に1つの動画はダウンロードできるが、 1つの投稿で画像と動画がある場合に、動画をダウンロードできない。 画像のファイル名に、アカウント名などが含まれないのでわかりづらい。 動画には含まれている。

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Oren Yehezqel (ID: 000000f508d430e5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/14/2022 Works great in Brave and Firefox

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DOZO (ID: 000000080c5ddcb1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/28/2021 La meilleure extension que j'ai trouvé pour l'instant pour téléchargé vidéos et gif sur twitter 👌

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Maria Jose Baena (ID: 00000016cd6c5a72) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/27/2021 Funciona muy bien, descarga fotos, videos, gif todos.