Twitter/X Data Export Guide 2026Download Archive Before Deletion
January 26, 2026

Twitter/X Data Export Guide 2026Download Archive Before Deletion

Twitter/X Data Export Guide 2026 – Download Archive Before Deletion

Twitter/X Data Export Guide 2026
Download Archive Before Deletion

Save tweets, DMs, followers, and history forever

⚠️ Download Videos & Full Media First

Official archive has links only—save actual videos in HD now.

See the main X deletion hub for all guides.

Why Export Data FIRST (Most Skip This)

X archive contains:

  • All tweets (text + media links)
  • DM conversations (complete history)
  • Followers/following lists
  • Likes, retweets, replies
  • Profile changes history
  • 500MB+ for active users

Gone forever after permanent deletion.

Method 1: Official X Archive (Web – 24 Hours)

  1. x.com → More (⋮) → Settings & Privacy → Your account
  2. “Download an archive of your data” → Request archive
  3. Enter password → “Request archive”
  4. Wait 24-48 hours → Email arrives
  5. Download ZIP → Password (same as X password)

File structure:

archive/
├── tweets.js (all tweets)
├── direct_messages.js (DMs)
├── followers.js
├── account.js (profile history)
├── media/ (profile pics only)

Method 2: Mobile Archive Request (iPhone/Android)

X App → Profile → Settings & Support → Settings and privacy → Your account → Download an archive → Request

Same 24hr wait, email link works on mobile.

What Mobile Users Miss (Critical)

Data Type Web Archive Mobile Archive Fix
Full tweets ✅ 100% ✅ 100% Both work
DMs ✅ Complete ✅ Complete Both work
Media files ❌ Links only ❌ Links only Video tool →
Followers ✅ Full list ✅ Full list Both work

Can’t Access Account? Emergency Export

  1. Recover first →
  2. Use Twitter Video Downloader → for public tweets
  3. TweetDeleter.com read-only export (free)

Reading Your Archive (After Download)

Tweets.js format (JSON example):

{
  "tweetId": "123456789",
  "text": "Your tweet here",
  "createdAt": "2026-01-26",
  "media": ["photo.jpg"]
}

Convert to readable:

  • Twitter Archive Eraser (free tool)
  • Chrome extension: “Twitter Archive Viewer”
  • Excel: Copy tweets.js → JSON to CSV converter

Pro Tips: Max Value From Archive

  • ✅ Search old tweets: Ctrl+F in HTML viewer
  • ✅ Extract emails: DMs.js → email finder tools
  • ✅ Rebuild followers: CSV → social media tools
  • ✅ Content repurpose: Old threads → newsletter
  • ✅ Legal proof: Tweet timestamps/dates

Common Archive Problems (Fixes)

Issue Cause Fix
No email Spam folder Check all emails + phone
Wrong password Changed since request Use password at request time
Empty tweets API limits Wait 48hrs, request again
Missing media X policy Video downloader →

Archive + Delete Strategy (Recommended)

  1. Day 1: Request archive → Video backup →
  2. Day 2: Download ZIP → Verify content
  3. Day 3: Bulk delete tweets →
  4. Day 4: Secure account →
  5. Day 5: Migrate alternatives →

What Happens To Data After Deletion

Timeline Archive Status Tweets Status
Request Processing Account live
Download Ready (24hr) Account live
30 days Your copy only Gone forever
Day 31+ Your copy only Username free

Perfect Export Checklist (5 Minutes)

✅ Request archive

☐ 30 sec

✅ Video backup

☐ 2 min →

✅ Verify email delivery

☐ Daily check

✅ Test ZIP password

☐ 30 sec

Total: 3 minutes → 100% safe

Protect Your Exported Data

🔒 Privacy

NordVPN recommended

📊 Monitor mentions

Semrush for tracking

💾 Bulk media

4K Download tool

Save Your X/Twitter Videos Before They’re Gone

Archive has links only—download actual HD media files now.

Download Now →

X/Twitter Data Export FAQ

How long to get archive?
24-48 hours typical.
Suspended account archive?
Recover first: Recovery guide →
Download videos too?
Essential: Twitter downloader →
Export from mobile?
Yes, same process, slower delivery.

Don’t Lose Your X History Forever

Request archive + download videos now—before deletion.

Download Videos First →

Updated January 26, 2026 | Main X Hub →