10 Tools to take screenshots of Tweets on X in 2026

If you're active on X, you've probably wanted to save or share a tweet that hits hard - maybe a viral take, a funny reply chain, or proof of something before it gets deleted. Manually screenshotting on your phone or desktop usually leaves ugly edges, scroll bars, or mismatched cropping that looks amateur when you repost or quote it.

Over the last couple years I've screenshot thousands of tweets for my own threads, replies, bookmarks, and content ideas. The right tool makes it fast, clean, and professional-looking so the focus stays on the words, not the mess around them.

Here are 10 tools I actually use in 2026. For each I'll share what stands out, my step-by-step flow, and a couple tips from real use on X. Start with the free ones if you're just experimenting or just what to share it on your WhatsApp status.

1. TweetPik 

TweetPik is my default when I need something fast and sharp without extras.

It pulls the tweet perfectly, lets you pick sizes that fit X's feed or cards nicely, and supports basic theme tweaks.

How I do it: 

Copy the tweet link 

→ paste on tweethunter.io/tweetpik 

→ choose single tweet or thread 

→ adjust if needed 

→ download PNG. 

Done in under 30 seconds. Free for most things.

From experience: Great for quoting in your own threads or saving viral posts. The clean output makes replies look more intentional.

2. TwitterShots

When I want more control - custom backgrounds, hiding metrics, or turning long threads into one clean image, TwitterShots wins.

Paste link, pick themes, add backgrounds, translate if needed, export high-res or PDF for threads. Bulk and API if you're doing a ton.

Step by step creation: 

Copy URL from X 

→ go to twittershots.com 

→ paste

→ tweak layout/background 

→ generate 

→ download.

 Free tier is solid; paid unlocks unlimited.

Tip: The thread PDF export is killer for saving deep conversations or research threads you want to revisit later.

3. PostSpark

PostSpark turns basic captures into styled visuals - shadows, frames, annotations - that make your quotes or reposts stand out in feeds.

Copy link 

→ Paste link 

→ select template (like tilted card or phone mock) 

→ add effects/fonts 

→ export HD PNG. 

Free, no hard limits.

Personal note: These styled versions get way more likes and replies when I drop them into my own threads. Makes the tweet feel premium.

4. Postel

Postel is straightforward free no sign-up, no watermarks and still lets you customize enough to make it look good.

Light/dark mode, resize, color tweaks for text/badges, hide elements, custom background upload.

Steps: 

Paste tweet URL 

→ it loads auto 

→ switch theme/toggles 

→ add background if you want 

→ save PNG/JPEG.

I've used this one endlessly for quick saves or when I just need something clean to quote-tweet.

5. Publer Screenshoter

Publer's standalone screenshoter is clean and quick—perfect when you're already thinking about posting.

Custom background, dark mode card, aspect ratio, toggle username/date/replies/verified.

Paste link 

→ pick options 

→ download. 

Completely free, no account.

I grab this when I want zero distractions and a crisp card-style capture for my timeline.

6. Screenshot Guru (Chrome extension)

This extension lives in your browser and grabs full tweets (or profiles) at high res with optional device frames.

Install 

→ go to tweet on X 

→ click extension icon 

→ pick frame if wanted 

→ capture.

Free. Excellent for showing complete context in replies or when archiving long tweets without scrolling.

Tip: Use the mobile frame when you want it to look like you're viewing on phone -matches how most people see X.

7. TweetStorm.ai 

TweetStorm gives heavy editing power canvas resize, gradients, padding, font control, presets for when you want everything matching your style.

Sign up (free tier) 

→ paste URL 

→ edit layout/theme 

→ export.

Free gets you started; paid for better quality/presets. Handy for creators who screenshot a lot for their own brand threads.

From use: Presets save huge time when you're building a consistent look across replies.

 8. Urlbox 

Urlbox is more dev-oriented with its API great if you want to auto-capture tweets for bookmarks, monitoring, or bulk archiving.

Use sandbox or code: 

paste URL 

→ generate image link

 → automate.

Not the cheapest, but unbeatable for scale. I've set it up for saving interesting tweets automatically.

Tip: Perfect if you're running lists or searches and need consistent captures without manual work.

9. 10015.io Tweet to Image Converter  + Background Fun

Free tool that handles many languages, light/dark, gradients or image backgrounds, orientation options.

Enter URL 

→ set theme/language/background 

→ capture 

→ export.

Leaned on this for non-English tweets or when I want quick variety in style. Super easy and users love how straightforward it is.

10. Pikaso.me 

Pikaso adds polish pre-sized layouts, color options, profile captures - that make screenshots feel share-ready right away.

Paste link 

→ pick layout/color 

→ generate. 

Free for basics.

I use this when I want the capture to look extra nice before quoting or reposting in threads. Prints well too if you're going analog with stickers or whatever.

Bottom line: These 10 cover pretty much every X screenshot scenario I run into - from quick saves to styled quotes to thread archiving. If you're just starting, try Postel or Publer (both free and instant). Once you get hooked on nicer looks, TwitterShots or PostSpark will become daily drivers.