You can download Twitter video from reply posts or quote tweets the same way as a main post, with one difference: you need to open the reply or quote itself first so you copy the link to that specific post, not the original thread starter.
Downloading a video from a reply
Tap or click directly on the reply that contains the video so it opens as its own post, rather than staying nested under the original tweet. Use the share icon on that expanded view to copy its link — this ensures the link points to the reply, not the thread’s first post.
From there, paste that link into TwClipper’s free Twitter video downloader exactly as you would for any other download.
Downloading a video from a quote tweet
A quote tweet has two possible videos: one in the quoting post and one in the original quoted post. Decide which one you want, open that specific post, and copy its link from there rather than from the combined quote view.
As a result, it’s worth double-checking which video downloaded by playing the saved file before assuming you grabbed the right one.
Why the wrong link sometimes downloads the wrong video
Copying a link from a busy timeline view, rather than from the expanded individual post, is the most common reason the wrong video downloads. See Twitter Video Downloader Blocked and Twitter Video Not Downloading if a download fails outright rather than just fetching the wrong clip.
Downloading from a reply deep inside a long thread
Long threads can nest replies several levels deep, and X sometimes collapses older replies behind a ‘show more’ link. Expand the full thread first, then tap directly into the specific reply you want before copying its link, rather than trying to copy from the collapsed view.
See Download Multiple Twitter Videos at Once if the thread has several videos you want to save in one sitting rather than one at a time.
A quick habit that prevents most mistakes
Before pasting any link into a downloader, open it in a fresh tab and confirm it shows exactly the post you intended — the right author, the right video, and not a parent thread. This single check catches nearly every wrong-video mistake before it happens.
As a result, the extra few seconds spent verifying the link save the larger hassle of re-downloading and re-checking after the fact.
| Post type | Where to copy the link from | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Main post | Share icon on the post itself | None — usually straightforward |
| Reply | Share icon on the expanded reply | Copying the thread’s original post link instead |
| Quote tweet | Share icon on the specific post (quoting or quoted) | Not knowing which of the two videos was intended |
In short, the download process never changes — only where you copy the link from does, so double-checking that one detail avoids most mistakes. For the full basic process, see How to Download Twitter Videos, and for saving several clips from one thread at once, check Download Multiple Twitter Videos at Once. If a download stalls, see Twitter Video Not Downloading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download a video from a reply, not just the main tweet?
Yes. Open the reply so it displays as its own post, copy its link from there, and download it the same way as any other post.
How do I download the right video from a quote tweet?
Decide whether you want the quoting post’s video or the quoted post’s video, open that specific post, and copy its link rather than the combined quote view.
Why did I download the wrong video from a thread?
This usually happens when the link was copied from a timeline view rather than the individual post’s expanded page.
Does downloading from a reply work the same as a main post?
Yes, the download process itself is identical — the only difference is making sure you copy the link from the correct individual post.
What if the reply is collapsed behind a ‘show more’ link?
Expand the full thread first, then open the specific reply on its own before copying the link, rather than copying from the collapsed timeline view.
Can I download every video in a thread at once?
Not in a single click — X doesn’t offer a bulk-download button. You’ll need to copy and download each post’s link individually, though the process is quick for each one.
Does it matter if the reply is from a different account than the main thread?
No. As long as the reply is public, the download process works the same regardless of which account posted it.
Can I download a video from a reply on a protected account?
No. Downloader tools can only fetch media from posts that are publicly visible, regardless of whether it’s a main post or a reply.
