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Page 4 of 14. Learn how to download videos, photos, and GIFs from Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Reddit, and Bluesky - and get the most out of curl-x with our guides, tips, and tutorials.
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Does Twitter Use HLS? How to Find the m3u8 Video URL
Yes — X streams tweet video as HLS (.m3u8) on video.twimg.com alongside progressive MP4s. Learn to spot the m3u8 in DevTools and how curl-x resolves it.
Read guideRecommended GIF Size for X (Twitter): Best Specs
The recommended GIF size, resolution, aspect ratio, and frame rate for reliable posting on X (Twitter), plus export settings for Photoshop, ezgif, and ffmpeg.
Read guideTwitter (X) Video Size, Length, and Codec Limits (2026)
The current X/Twitter video specs: max file size, max duration, max resolution, and which MP4 codecs actually work for uploads and downloads.
Read guideUse curl-x as an API: No Key, No Login, No Watermark
curl-x has no signup and no API key. Fetch a post URL with curl for a direct file, or POST to /api/extract for structured JSON with error codes and limits.
Read guideCan You Download a Twitter Profile Picture in Full Size?
Yes — curl-x now downloads X profile pictures natively. Paste the profile link, or curl curl-x.com/pfp/username, and get the original full-size image.
Read guideCan You Download Private TikTok Videos? No, Here's Why
No — private and friends-only TikTok videos can't be downloaded by curl-x or any legitimate tool. What counts as private, and what you can actually save.
Read guidecurl-x Now Supports Reddit: Videos, Galleries & GIFs
curl-x now downloads Reddit videos, galleries, images, and GIFs. Copy any public post link, paste it in, and save the file — no app or login needed.
Read guidecurl-x Now Supports TikTok: Save Videos From Any Link
curl-x now downloads TikTok videos and photo posts. Paste any TikTok link — including vm.tiktok.com short links — choose quality, and save the file.
Read guideBatch-Download Tweet Videos With a 5-Line Shell Script
Save a list of public tweet URLs to a text file and pull every video with a short curl loop. Includes a PowerShell version and rate-limit etiquette.
Read guideHow to Copy a Facebook Video or Reel Link
Copy a Facebook video or Reel link the right way on iPhone, Android, and desktop, and see which URL shapes actually work in a downloader.
Read guideHow to Copy a Reddit Post Link (App and Desktop)
Copy a working Reddit post link on the app, old.reddit, or new Reddit. See which URL shapes curl-x accepts before you paste and download.
Read guideHow to Copy a TikTok Video Link (App, Desktop, Share Sheet)
Copy a TikTok video link from the app, desktop, or a DM. Learn which link formats a downloader like curl-x actually accepts.
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