Why does my Twitter GIF download as an MP4?

X stores GIFs as silent MP4 video behind the scenes. Beam gives you that MP4, which is smaller and plays on every device.

Can I still loop it like a GIF?

Yes. The MP4 loops the same way and works in chats, decks, and editors.

Yes, ten a day free. Beam Pro is unlimited.

X serves GIFs as looping video, so Beam saves them as clean MP4 files that share and loop everywhere. For content you have the right to download.

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Paste a YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, or Reddit link. We do the rest.

Why does my Twitter GIF download as an MP4?: X stores GIFs as silent MP4 video behind the scenes. Beam gives you that MP4, which is smaller and plays on every device.
Can I still loop it like a GIF?: Yes. The MP4 loops the same way and works in chats, decks, and editors.
Is it free?: Yes, ten a day free. Beam Pro is unlimited.