Install xSave
Set up the extension in Chrome.
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Add xSave to Chrome.
Install it from the Chrome Web Store and confirm the installation.
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Open or refresh X.
Visit x.com in Chrome. If X was already open when you installed xSave, refresh that tab.
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Find a video. Hit Save video.
The xSave controls appear on supported video posts. Copy link grabs the video link; Post video starts an X post with that link ready to share.
Troubleshooting
Choose the issue you’re experiencing.
The xSave buttons aren’t appearing.
Refresh the X tab, then open the original video post. Check that xSave is enabled in Chrome’s Extensions menu and has permission to run on the site.
xSave adds download controls to supported video posts. A text-only post won’t have them. On posts with multiple media items, look for compact controls on the video.
I’m viewing a quoted video or a full-screen player.
Look for the xSave hint labeled “Open post to save video.” Use it to open the video’s post, then use the normal xSave controls there. For quoted videos, the controls belong to the source video post.
A download failed. What should I try?
xSave automatically retries eligible download failures up to three total attempts. Let those attempts finish. If “Try again” appears, check your connection, open the original video post, and try again.
Make sure the video still plays on X and xSave is up to date. Unavailable videos or access restrictions can prevent a download. If it keeps failing, send me the post link .
A large video opens in another tab.
For large files, xSave may open the direct video URL instead of loading the entire file into memory. If your browser plays the video, use the player’s download option if available, or right-click the video and choose “Save video as…” if Chrome offers it.
How do I update xSave?
Chrome normally updates extensions automatically. Check your installed version in Chrome’s Extensions menu and compare it with the Web Store listing . After an update, refresh any open X tabs.
Can xSave download every video?
No. Some videos may be unavailable, restricted, or unsupported. xSave doesn’t bypass access restrictions. Downloading also doesn’t transfer ownership: respect creators’ rights and the platform’s terms.
Contact support
Send the post link, what you expected to happen,
and what happened instead.
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