GIF downloader on Steam Deck
Save any GIF from X in its original quality. Paste the link and download in one tap. In Desktop Mode, the Steam Deck is a full Linux PC, so a browser is all it takes.
- Free forever
- No sign-up
- HD up to 1080p
- MP3 & M4A audio
- Live streams & replays
How to use it on Steam Deck
- Copy the post linkSwitch to Desktop Mode, open x.com in a browser (Firefox is available from the Discover store), open the post and choose Share › Copy link.
- Open SaveXClips in FirefoxGo to savexclips.com in Firefox on your Steam Deck. Any modern browser works; Firefox is just the default.
- Paste and press DownloadPaste the link into the box at the top of this page. SaveXClips finds the video and lists every available quality.
- Save the fileClick the quality you want. The browser downloads the file to your home folder’s Downloads directory.
X “GIFs” are really MP4 videos
When a GIF is uploaded, X converts it to a small, silent, looping MP4. That’s why GIFs on X look sharper and load faster than real GIF files.
SaveXClips downloads that original MP4. It’s the best-quality version that exists, and it loops in any player or messaging app that supports looping video.
Need an actual .gif file?
Some forums and older apps only accept .gif. Download the MP4 here, then convert it with any “MP4 to GIF” tool. Expect a larger file, since the GIF format is far less efficient.
Where the files go on Steam Deck
In Desktop Mode, downloads go to /home/deck/Downloads, reachable from the Dolphin file manager.
A downloaded clip can become a custom startup movie once converted to WebM and copied to ~/.steam/root/config/uioverrides/movies.
Steam Deck tip
The Steam Deck’s 800p screen is matched perfectly by the 720p version, which saves space on the SSD.
Why SaveXClips
Full HD quality
Every resolution X stores, up to 1080p, listed best first. No watermark, no re-compression.
Audio in one tap
Save just the sound as MP3, or as M4A with the original AAC audio untouched.
Private by design
Files come straight from X to your device. Audio is converted in your browser, never uploaded.
Works everywhere
iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook. Any modern browser, nothing to install.
Fast
Paste, tap, done. Most videos are ready to save in about a second.
Free, no account
No sign-up, no daily limits, no browser extensions asking to read your data.
Frequently asked questions
Does the GIF downloader work on Steam Deck?
Yes. SaveXClips runs in Firefox and every other modern browser on Steam Deck, with nothing to install.
Why did my GIF download as MP4?
Because that’s how X stores GIFs. The MP4 is smaller and higher quality than a .gif would be.
Do X GIFs have sound?
No. GIFs on X are always silent, so there is no MP3 option for them.
Why does it say the post has no media?
The post only contains text or a link card. SaveXClips can download videos, GIFs and photos attached directly to a post.