How to Download Your Twitter (X) Data Archive - Complete Guide 2026

Want a copy of all your tweets, messages, and media? Twitter (X) lets you download a complete archive of your account data. Here's how to request and download it in 2026.

Step 1: Request Your Archive

• Log in to Twitter/X
• Go to Settings and Privacy
• Select Your Account
• Click Download an archive of your data
• Enter your password to verify
• Click Request archive

Step 2: Wait for Processing

Twitter processes your request:

• Small accounts (under 5 years):24-48 hours
• Medium accounts (5-10 years):2-4 days
• Large accounts (10+ years):5-7 days

You'll receive an email when your archive is ready.

Step 3: Download the Archive

• Check your email for the download link
• Click the link (expires after 7 days)
• Log in to Twitter to confirm
• Download the ZIP file (can be several GB)

What's Included in the Archive

• Tweets:All your tweets, retweets, and replies
• Likes:List of all tweets you liked
• DMs:Direct message history
• Media:All photos and videos you uploaded
• Followers:List of your followers and following
• Account info:Profile, settings, and login history
• Ads:Ad engagement history

Opening Your Archive

The ZIP file contains:

• index.html:Open this to browse your data in a browser
• /data:JSON files with all your information
• /assets:Images, videos, and media

Double-click index.htmlto explore your Twitter history interactively.

Tips for Large Archives

• Use a stable internet connection (files can be 10GB+)
• Extract to a drive with enough free space
• Use the HTML viewer instead of opening JSON directly
• Consider deleting old tweets before archiving to reduce size

FAQ

How do I download my Twitter data?

Go to Settings >Your Account >Download an archive. Enter password, request archive, wait 24-48 hours, and download the ZIP file.

What is included in Twitter data archive?

All tweets, retweets, likes, DMs, media uploads, followers list, account info, and settings.

How long does Twitter data download take?

Request processes in 24-48 hours. Larger archives (10+ years) can take up to 7 days.

Can I download someone else's Twitter data?

No. You can only download your own data. Twitter does not provide others' data due to privacy laws.

Is Twitter data archive free?

Yes, completely free. Twitter provides archives to all users as required by GDPR and CCPA privacy laws.