Elon Musk-owned X launches video download feature for verified users, here’s how you can use it

The social networking site X, which was formerly known as Twitter, has unveiled a new feature that allows users to download videos directly from its website. However, this privilege comes with specific conditions, catering mainly to verified users who are subscribers to the Blue premium service.

Prior to the implementation of this capability, users had to rely on third-party applications to save videos from X. This move is consistent with X's goal of improving the platform for paying members while imposing restrictions on non-paying users. Therefore, to access the video, one must possess either a subscription or membership to the Blue Premium Services.

Download access granted to verified users

In an announcement by Elon Musk on his account, X revealed the introduction of video downloads for its verified users. This feature is accessible only if the content creator has enabled downloads for their posts. However, there are some restrictions which means individuals under the age of 18 will not be able to download videos from X.

Verified users, on the other hand, have the ability to download videos from certain tweets, allowing for offline watching or creative transformations such as content remixing for new compositions.

Furthermore, X has included an innovative privacy feature that is only available to Twitter Blue customers, allowing them to make their profiles private. This option restricts video watching and downloading to just approved followers, giving users more control over their material accessibility.

Here’s how to download videos?

How a Twitter Blue subscriber can download videos from X is as follows:

- Log in to your Twitter account and search for the video you want on X.

- Tap the ellipsis (...) symbol in the interface's top right corner.

- Select the 'Download video' option to begin the download operation.

- Wait for the video to be saved to the gallery or camera roll of your device.

Other updates for Blue subscribers

X's strategy has resulted in the progressive implementation of features targeted particularly at Blue members. Verified users are able to upload posts with up to 25,000 characters and videos up to three hours long. Blue subscribers now have the ability to hide their blue checkmark, allowing them to hide their subscription status.

Non-paying users must rely on third-party applications and websites to obtain material from X. X has also made efforts to prevent spam by restricting the number of direct messages that non-paying users can send. Furthermore, the site previously set a daily limit on the number of posts that unverified users could access.

Commercial use of Twitter videos

Twitter videos are quite important in encouraging commercial growth for both companies and businesses. The platform provides a variety of options, ranging from Twitter Promotional Videos targeted at increasing business awareness to using video content for improved user interaction.

Furthermore, Twitter's commercial features enable businesses to easily advertise their products in an easy-to-use format. This is accomplished by mixing brief, character-limited postings with brief video marketing snippets, resulting in a fascinating ads approach that not only captivates people but also raises brand awareness.

Well, it may be claimed that X's offer of video downloads for verified users represents a move towards targeting its premium subscription base. This change supports the company's goal of improving the platform's features for paying members while non-paying customers continue to rely on other solutions for equivalent functionality.