How to Save Video from Twitter DMs [2025 Updated]

Downloading a video from X (formerly Twitter) direct messages (DMs) hard since there is no download option or even a link copy. Fret not; this tutorial from EaseUS RecExperts will provide some Twitter video downloaders and walk you through how to save video from Twitter DMs on your desktop PCs or mobile phones effectively.

Save DM Videos from Twitter by Screen Recording

Part 1. Screen Record Videos from Twitter Direct Messages on PC/Laptop

EaseUS RecExperts is free screen recording software that lets you record Twitter Space, regular clips, and DM videos.

This lightweight Windows and Mac screen recorder helps download videos from Twitter DMs, TikTok, YouTube, and more platforms without a black screen or watermark. You can record any region of the Twitter video clip with or without audio.

After downloading and installing the EaseUS screen recorder, open the video on the X Direct Message you want to take off. Let's see how to save a video from Twitter DM on a laptop or desktop.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts. Choose a recording mode from "Full Screen" or "Region". To get a better experience, we suggest you choose recording the full screen.

Step 2. Mostly, you will need to record the system sound when recording a video. Just click on the speak sign to select it. You can also tick the "Record silently" function, so that the recording process will be muted without muting the recorded video.

Step 3. After these settings, you can press the red "REC" button to start recording. If you want to pause the recording, click on the white "Pause" button; to end the recording, click on the red "Stop" button.

Step 4. After recording, the recording list window will open. Here you can view, split, delete, manage your recorded videos.

Part 2. Screen Recording X Videos from DM on iPhone/Android

To take videos from X Twitter DMs on mobile phones, use the native screen recorders. Both iOS and Android devices are preinstalled with a recording function.

👉For iPhone and iPad:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Control Center > Screen Recording > tap the green plus (+) icon to add it to your Control Center. (Skip this step if the screen recording feature has been enabled before)

Step 2. Swipe down from the screen's upper-right corner to access the Control Center.

Step 3. Tap the Screen Recording button (a circle inside a dot). You'll see a three-second countdown before the recording starts.

Step 4. To stop recording, tap the red status bar at the top of the screen and confirm by tapping Stop.

Step 5. The recording will be saved automatically to your Photos app.

👉For Android phone and tablet:

The process can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and the version of Android you have, but here are the general steps:

Step 1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.

Step 2. Look for the Screen Record option. If you don't see it, you might have to tap the pencil icon or edit button to add it to your Quick Settings.

Step 3. Tap on Screen Record. You may be prompted to choose audio settings and then start the recording. (Some devices allow you to record internal audio or external microphone sound.) A countdown may occur before the recording starts.

Step 4. To stop, swipe down to access the Quick Settings panel again and tap the Screen Record notification, or you may see a floating icon on the screen that you can tap to stop the recording.

Step 5. The recording is usually saved in the Gallery or Photos app.

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Download Twitter DM Videos on Computer via Browser Extensions

Step 1. Go to Google, Firefox, or other web browsers and install a Twitter video download extension.

• For Chrome: X/Twitter DM Downloader, Twitter video downloader, and more
• For Firefox: X Twitter Video Downloader, Twitter Video Downloader, and more

Step 2. Once installed, pin the extension to your toolbar.

Step 3. Log in to your Twitter account and go to the Direct Messages (DM) section. Locate the DM that includes the video you want to download.

Step 4. Click on the video to start playing it. (This step is essential as many extensions detect media files being played.)

Step 5. After the video starts playing, the browser add-on will notify you that it has detected a downloadable video.

Step 6. Click on the extension icon in your toolbar to see a list to download the video.

Step 7. Choose your preferred video quality and format (if options are available) and proceed with the download.

Save X Twitter Videos on PC with Chrome Developer Tools and VLC Player

Step 1. Go to the Twitter website through the Chrome browser and find the tweet that contains the video you want to download.

Step 2. Right-click anywhere on the page, select Inspect (or press F12/Ctrl + Shift + I on Windows, or press Cmd + Option + I on Mac).

Step 3. Click on the Network tab in the Developer Tools.

Step 4. Press F5 or click the refresh icon to refresh the Twitter page. Click on the video in the tweet dm to start playing it. This will generate network activity, and the video file will load.

Step 5. In the Network tab, you can filter the requests by typing "video" in the filter box to narrow down the list.

Step 6. Look for entries with the file type containing "m3u8". Once you find it, right-click on that entry and select Copy > Copy URL.

Step 7. Launch VLC Media Player on your computer.

Step 8. Click Media > Convert/Save… in the top-left menu, switch the tab from File to Network, paste the Twitter DM video URL in the field, and click Convert/Save.

Step 9. Click the Create a new profile button and you will enter the Profile edition window. Type a Profile Name, select a Encapsulation, and click Create.

Step 10. Select the new profile from the Profile list, click Browse to select a path to save the video, and click Start to proceed.

Step 11. When the process is finished, you can open the video to check if you have saved the video from Twitter DM correctly.

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Downloading Twitter DM Videos by Asking the Sender

If someone has sent you a video via DM on Twitter, you can request that they download the video from their end and then send it to you via another platform, such as email or a file-sharing service.

Always ensure that you have permission from the sender to use the content, as copyright issues may arise if the video is shared without consent.

Take Video from Twitter Direct Message by a Second Camera

Take a video of Twitter DMs with another camera if you have a second phone or camera at hand. This way will definitely work but compromise the video quality. Use this way if you don't mind quality loss.

After capturing the video, you might want to edit it for clarity, adjusting the brightness or cropping as necessary.

Key Takeways

Do you know how to save video from Twitter DM after reading this guide? To help you have a quick summary, let's look at these Twitter X DM video downloaders:

1️⃣Use a desktop or mobile screen recorder. This is the most efficient way to download videos from Twitter DM. It can capture video and audio without a black screen or watermark.

2️⃣Use a Twiter DM video downloader extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and more browsers on your desktop PC. However, the add-on may fail to detect the DM video.

3️⃣Use the Chrome Developer tool and VLC Media Player. This method can be complicated to operate, and you may fail.

4️⃣Ask the sender for the Twitter video directly. Make sure you have permission from the sender to use the content。

5️⃣Use a second phone or camera to save videos from Twitter DM. This will work but compromise the video and audio quality.

👉Free download EaseUS RecExperts for saving X DM videos.

How to Save a Video from DM on Twitter FAQs

This part will offer more questions and answers on how to save video from Twitter DM on iPhone, Android, or Windows/Mac computers.

1. Does Twitter notify when you save a video?

Twitter does not send notifications to users when someone saves their videos.

2. Can people see if you screenshot Twitter DMs?

No, currently, Twitter does not notify users when someone takes a screenshot of direct messages (DMs). If you screenshot a DM conversation, the other person will be unaware. However, respecting privacy and being mindful when sharing or capturing private conversations is always a good practice.

3. Is It Legal to save videos from Twitter DM?

The legality of saving videos from Twitter Direct Messages (DMs) depends on a few factors, including copyright law, platform terms, and the permissions granted by the sender.

It's best to seek the sender's permission before saving or using the video.