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How to Save Twitter/X Threads as Markdown

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Twitter (now X) threads contain valuable insights, tutorials, and discussions. But saving them for later use has always been a challenge—screenshots lose searchability, and copying text loses formatting. Here’s how to save any Twitter thread as clean Markdown.

Why Save Twitter Threads as Markdown?

Twitter threads are ephemeral. Accounts get deleted, tweets get removed, and valuable content disappears. By converting threads to Markdown, you can:

  • Archive important discussions before they vanish
  • Create searchable notes from expert insights
  • Build reference material from technical threads
  • Feed content to AI assistants for analysis or summarization

The Traditional Approach (And Why It Fails)

Most people try:

  • Screenshots — not searchable, hard to reference
  • Copy-paste — loses structure, includes UI elements
  • Third-party apps — require accounts, often break

The One-Click Solution with Save

With the Save extension, converting any Twitter thread to Markdown is instant:

  1. Open the thread on Twitter/X
  2. Click Save in your browser toolbar
  3. Get clean Markdown — ready to copy or download

What Gets Extracted

Save intelligently captures:

  • The main tweet content
  • All replies in the thread
  • Timestamps and author information
  • Embedded links (converted to Markdown)
  • Quote tweets with proper attribution

What Gets Removed

Save automatically strips:

  • Navigation and sidebar
  • Ads and promoted content
  • “Who to follow” suggestions
  • Trending topics
  • Other UI clutter

Example Output

A Twitter thread saved with Save looks like this:

# Thread by @example

**Tweet 1:**
Here's a thread on productivity tips that changed how I work...

**Tweet 2:**
1. Time blocking: Schedule specific tasks for specific hours...

**Tweet 3:**
2. The two-minute rule: If it takes less than 2 minutes...

Perfect for AI Workflows

Twitter threads often contain expert knowledge perfect for AI analysis:

  • Summarize long technical threads
  • Extract actionable items from advice threads
  • Compare different perspectives on a topic
  • Create content based on expert insights

Tips for Best Results

  1. Expand the thread — click “Show this thread” to load all tweets
  2. Wait for media to load — ensures all content is captured
  3. Use on individual tweets too — works for single tweets, not just threads

Get Started

Install Save from the Chrome Web Store — start archiving valuable Twitter content today.

Have questions? Reach out at support@savemarkdown.co