If you are a Twitter X user, you must have attended one or more ‘Spaces’ on the platform before. Similar to audio-focused platforms like Discord and Clubhouse, these Twitter Spaces are audio meetups or conversations organized by users on the platform.
Recognizing that not everyone is well-versed in using Twitter, we are committed to ensuring this article is exceptionally user-friendly and straightforward for your understanding.
What are Twitter Spaces?
Twitter Spaces are fun, engaging, and captivating. Twitter users often use them for brainstorming, connecting, or discussing important topics that can’t be fully expressed in writing alone.
Organizers have the option to either record the conversation or forego this feature. Typically, longer Spaces are recorded by hosts who want a more significant number of their followers to catch a recap of the message and the issues discussed.
Due to scheduling differences, not everyone can attend live Twitter Spaces or stay until the end. This is one of the reasons why this feature is essential.
Most Twitter users are aware that Twitter has a feature for hosting and recording Spaces, but only a few know that these Spaces can be downloaded.
Downloading saved Twitter Spaces is crucial because they are automatically deleted from the platform after 30 days.
In this article, we will teach you how to download Twitter Spaces and access them on your phone remotely without having to rely on the internet or visit Twitter frequently.
How to Record Twitter Spaces
When starting a Twitter Space, the default setting will not be “Record,” and you need to manually set it up to start recording. After the meetup ends, you can copy and share links with your followers who missed the event.
Here are the practical steps for starting a Twitter Space:
1. Whether you are using an Android or iOS device, the steps are similar. After opening your Twitter app and logging in, you will see a blue circle with a white cross in its center.
2. Tap on the cross, and you will see a pop-up with three other options above the blue circle: GIF, Photos, and Spaces. Select the “Spaces” option, which has a microphone logo.
3. You will be taken to a page where you can name your Space and add up to three related topics to help your followers and the public understand what’s being discussed.
4. Press “Start Now” when you are ready to go live. Nothing will start until you press the “Start Now” button.
5. The recording pop-up window allows you to edit the recording start time. This feature is useful for reducing or eliminating silent moments before the discussion starts. Tap on the three-dot menu and select “Edit Start Time.” Set the recording to play by adjusting the slider at the bottom of the window to your desired start time. Once you are satisfied, tap the “Set Start Time” button above the slider.
6. When the Space is over, tap “End,” which you will find at the top right corner of the Space interface, then tap “Yes” and confirm.
Downloading a Saved Twitter Space
There are several ways to download saved Twitter Spaces shorter than 3 hours. We will show you some of them. We will start by demonstrating how to download Spaces using the Twitter platform via the website or mobile app.
1. Using the Twitter platform
This method requires you to request an archive of your Twitter Space instead of just sharing the link. Below are the steps to follow:
Step 1:
Log in or register on Twitter and click on your profile icon located on the top-left side of your screen. Alternatively, you can click on the “More” option on the left-hand side of the screen, then proceed to click on “Settings and Privacy.”
Step 2:
Tap on the Your account and then select “Download an archive of your data.” You will be asked to re-login to your Twitter account for security reasons.
Step 3:
Locate the Twitter data and tap on Request archive. A message will be displayed, urging you to wait 24 hours to procure the data. You will receive a notification once the download is ready.
Step 4:
If you are using the mobile app, you will be directed to proceed with your default mobile browser.
Step 5:
If everything goes as planned, you will receive a link to download your archived data. You will need to download it as a ZIP file, open the ZIP, and navigate to “Data” > Space_media” to find the .ts file, which you can convert to video, .wav, or .mp3.
2. Using the Flowjin website
The Flowjin website is user-friendly and offers an app for download. On its landing page, you will find a sign-up button in the top-right corner near a drop-down menu.
This menu reveals various functions, including “Download Twitter Spaces,” “Get Started,” and “Pricing.” Let’s explore how this platform works.
1. First, click on the sign-up button on the homepage to register on the website, or log in if you have already signed up. You can use your Gmail account or any other email service provider.
2. Once you have completed the registration, you will need to link your Twitter handle to the platform. This allows it to scan for any available Spaces you might have hosted and saved. It does not access Spaces where you are a co-host or Spaces you attended.
3. After linking your handle to the platform, no extra work is needed. It will automatically save your current and future Spaces on the platform by creating a private playlist for you.
4. Once Spaces are saved to your playlist, you can download them in M4A format to your device and access them locally.
5. You can also copy the link to your playlist and share it with your followers. It is even possible to monetize your playlist by creating a paywall, granting exclusive access to those followers who pay.
6. You can build an email list of followers on the platform to send them notifications regarding future Spaces. When you scroll down on the home screen, you will find answers to frequently asked questions in case you encounter any difficulties.
The Flowjin website or app allows you to bypass the 30-day constraint that Twitter imposes on saved Spaces. You can own and monetize your Spaces indefinitely.
3. Using the Lychee platform
The Lychee website is a single page with minimal text. When you visit the site, you will find a section where you can paste a Twitter Space link.
1. Copy the Twitter Space share link from any Space on Twitter that you like and paste it into the provided section on the Lychee website, then click “Submit.”
2. You will be directed to another section where it asks, “Where should we send the recording file?”
3. Provide your desired email address and click “Submit.” A confirmation message will appear on another page, notifying you that your Space is being prepared for download. After a couple of hours, a download link will be sent to the email address you provided.
4. The downloaded file will be in MP3 format, so there is no need for further conversion.
4. Using the EaseUs website
EaseUs is a versatile website that offers various features, including downloading audio and video from other platforms, converting video files to audio formats, and downloading high-quality video thumbnails.
Here’s how to download Twitter Spaces using this website:
1. Visit the website and activate the EaseUs Video Downloader feature. Paste the Twitter Space URL into the address bar and select “Search.”
2. After a brief analysis, you can view the content of the URL. To proceed, select “Download.”
3. Choose your preferred audio format as “MP3.” Click “Download” to start downloading the MP3 file.
4. After the download is complete, access the MP3 file using your device’s file manager and start playing it.
5. Using the Spaces Downloader website
The Spaces Downloader website is straightforward to use. All you need to do is open the site and register with your name and email address, where your registration PIN will be sent.
After registering, your dashboard will be created. Paste the Twitter Space URL in the provided space, preview it, and download it.
Wrap Up
While not everyone can attend live Twitter Spaces, you don’t have to miss out on those engaging conversations anymore.
Twitter retains saved replays for 30 days, but the exciting part is that you can use the apps and websites mentioned in this article to save your favorite Spaces indefinitely!
We recommend downloading any Space you particularly enjoyed before the 30-day window expires. You wouldn’t want FOMO to set in once it’s gone!
Twitter hosts many fantastic Spaces every day, covering topics from comedy and music to deep discussions. Saving them on your phone for free and indefinitely might be one of the best things to happen to humanity since the internet.
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