• To save a GIF from Twitter, you'll need to use a third-party app.
• You can use GIFwrapped on iPhone and Tweet2gif on Android to save a GIF from Twitter.
• On a desktop computer, use a combination of twittervideodownloader and EZGif's GIF optimizer.

If you're looking to save GIFs on Twitter, you'll need a third-party app, since Twitter converts GIFs into a looped video format, rather than keeping them as GIFs.

As a result, saving them requires downloading an extra app, or using a website that specializes in GIFs.

On the plus side, there are plenty of options for dealing with this issue. Whether you have an iPhone, Android, or you're using the desktop version of Twitter, here's what you need to know about saving GIFs from Twitter.

How to save a GIF from Twitter on iPhone

For those with an iPhone, GIFwrapped is an app that can allow you to save GIFs on Twitter. It's free, though there is the option to upgrade for a fee — it'll disable ads in the app, and give you some extra customization options.

Once you've downloaded GIFwrapped, here's how to use it:

1. Navigate to the Twitter GIF you want to save.

2. Press the down arrow in the top-right corner of the Tweet.

3. Select Share Tweet via and then tap Copy link to Tweet.

4. Open GIFwrapped and navigate to the search tab, if necessary.

5. Paste the Tweet URL into the search bar and press Search.

6. Save the GIF that appears to your library or to Photos by tapping the icon that looks like an arrow coming out of a box in the bottom-left of the screen, and selecting Share Photo. Then tap Save Image.

How to save a GIF from Twitter on Android

First, you'll need to download Tweet2gif — it's a free app that's available in the Google Playstore. You'll have to give it access to the media on your phone, otherwise it won't function.

Once you have that installed on your Android, here's how to save GIFs on Twitter:

1. Go to the Tweet that contains the GIF you want to save.

2. Click the share button (it looks like three connected dots).

3. Select Tweet2gif.

4. Click Download GIF.

Quick tip: You can change the save location (which is listed at the top of the screen) by going into your settings.