*Last updated: January 16, 2026 | Reading time: 12 minutes*
Twitter (now X) bookmarks are invaluable for saving threads, insights, and content you want to revisit. But here's the frustrating reality: Twitter doesn't offer a native bookmark export feature. If the platform goes down, your account gets suspended, or you simply want to organize your saves elsewhere—you're stuck.
This comprehensive guide covers 5 proven methods to export your Twitter bookmarks, from beginner-friendly tools to developer-level solutions. We've tested each method as of January 2026 and included real screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
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## Why Export Twitter Bookmarks?
Before diving into the methods, let's understand why 73% of power users backup their bookmarks externally (based on our 2025 user survey):
### 1. Protection Against Data Loss
- Tweets get deleted: Authors remove content, accounts get suspended, or tweets violate policies
- Account issues: Your account could be locked, hacked, or accidentally deleted
- Platform changes: X has made significant changes since Elon Musk's acquisition—features can disappear
### 2. Twitter's Bookmark Limitations
- No search: You can't search through your bookmarks on Twitter
- No organization: No folders, tags, or categories
- 800 bookmark limit: Hit this cap and you can't save new tweets
- No export: Twitter provides no way to download just your bookmarks
### 3. Better Organization Elsewhere
- Full-text search: Find any bookmark instantly
- Tags and folders: Organize by topic, project, or priority
- Cross-platform access: Access bookmarks outside Twitter
- Preservation: Keep tweets even after they're deleted
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## Method 1: Using Voyena (Easiest & Recommended)
Time required: 2-3 minutes | Technical skill: Beginner | Cost: Free (100 bookmarks) / $5.99/mo (unlimited)
Voyena is a dedicated bookmark manager built specifically for social media platforms. It's the fastest way to export Twitter bookmarks with zero technical knowledge.
### Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Install the Voyena Chrome Extension
- Visit the Chrome Web Store
- Click "Add to Chrome"
- Confirm the installation
Step 2: Create Your Free Account
- Click the Voyena icon in your browser toolbar
- Sign up with email or Google
- Complete the 30-second onboarding
Step 3: Sync Your Twitter Bookmarks
- Navigate to twitter.com (or x.com)
- Make sure you're logged into your Twitter account
- Click the Voyena icon
- Select "Sync Bookmarks"
- Wait for the sync to complete (usually 30-60 seconds)
Step 4: Export Your Bookmarks
- Go to your Voyena dashboard at app.voyena.xyz
- Select the bookmarks you want to export (or select all)
- Click "Export"
- Choose your format: CSV, PDF, JSON, or Notion
### What You Get:
- Tweet content and text
- Author username and display name
- Tweet URL
- Date bookmarked
- Media attachments (images, videos)
- Your custom tags (if added)
### Pros:
✅ Fastest method (under 3 minutes)
✅ No technical knowledge required
✅ Multiple export formats
✅ Preserves deleted tweets
✅ Adds search and organization
✅ Automatic sync option
### Cons:
❌ Free tier limited to 100 bookmarks
❌ Requires account creation
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## Method 2: Twitter/X Official Data Archive
Time required: 24-48 hours | Technical skill: Intermediate | Cost: Free
Twitter allows you to download your complete data archive, which includes bookmarks. This is the official method but comes with significant drawbacks.
### Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Request Your Archive
- Go to twitter.com/settings/download_your_data
- Or navigate: Settings → Your Account → Download an archive of your data
- Click "Request archive"
- Verify your identity (password or 2FA)
Step 2: Wait for Email
- Twitter will send an email when your archive is ready
- This typically takes 24-48 hours (sometimes longer)
- Check your spam folder if you don't see it
Step 3: Download and Extract
- Click the download link in the email
- Download the ZIP file (can be several GB)
- Extract the contents to a folder
Step 4: Find Your Bookmarks
- Navigate to the extracted folder
- Open the "data" subfolder
- Find "bookmark.js" file
- Open with a text editor or JSON viewer
### Understanding the Format:
The bookmark data is in JSON format and looks like this:
```json
{
"bookmark": {
"tweetId": "1234567890",
"createdAt": "2025-06-15T14:30:00.000Z"
}
}
```
Note: This only gives you tweet IDs, not the actual tweet content. You'll need to look up each tweet separately or use a script to fetch the content.
### Pros:
✅ Official Twitter feature
✅ Completely free
✅ Includes all account data
✅ No third-party access required
### Cons:
❌ Takes 24-48 hours
❌ Complex JSON format
❌ Only includes tweet IDs (not content)
❌ No ongoing sync
❌ Large file size (includes everything)
❌ Deleted tweets won't be retrievable
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## Method 3: Browser Developer Tools
Time required: 15-30 minutes | Technical skill: Advanced | Cost: Free
For technically-inclined users, you can extract bookmarks directly from Twitter's API calls using browser developer tools.
### Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Open Twitter Bookmarks
- Go to twitter.com/i/bookmarks
- Make sure you're logged in
Step 2: Open Developer Tools
- Press F12 (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Option+I (Mac)
- Or right-click → "Inspect"
- Click on the "Network" tab
Step 3: Filter for Bookmark Requests
- In the filter box, type "Bookmarks"
- Scroll through your bookmarks page to load all of them
- Watch for XHR/Fetch requests appearing
Step 4: Extract the Data
- Click on the "Bookmarks" request
- Go to the "Response" tab
- Copy the JSON data
- Paste into a JSON file or parser
### Parsing the Data:
You'll need to write a script or use a JSON tool to extract the relevant fields:
- Tweet text
- Author information
- Media URLs
- Timestamps
### Pros:
✅ Completely free
✅ Immediate results
✅ No third-party tools
✅ Full tweet content included
### Cons:
❌ Technical knowledge required
❌ Manual, tedious process
❌ Must scroll through ALL bookmarks
❌ Raw JSON format needs processing
❌ Twitter may change API structure
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## Method 4: Python Scripts & APIs
Time required: 1-2 hours (setup) | Technical skill: Developer | Cost: Free
For developers, you can use Python scripts with Twitter's API (or unofficial methods) to programmatically export bookmarks.
### Prerequisites:
- Python 3.8+ installed
- Basic command line knowledge
- Twitter Developer account (for official API)
### Option A: Using Twitter API v2 (Official)
```python
import tweepy
# Set up authentication
client = tweepy.Client(bearer_token='YOUR_BEARER_TOKEN')
# Get bookmarks (requires OAuth 2.0 User Context)
bookmarks = client.get_bookmarks()
for tweet in bookmarks.data:
print(f"Tweet: {tweet.text}")
print(f"ID: {tweet.id}")
```
### Option B: Using Unofficial Libraries (e.g., tweety)
```python
from tweety import Twitter
app = Twitter("session")
app.sign_in("username", "password")
bookmarks = app.get_bookmarks()
for bookmark in bookmarks:
print(bookmark.text)
```
### Pros:
✅ Fully automatable
✅ Can be integrated into custom workflows
✅ Powerful filtering options
### Cons:
❌ Requires coding skills
❌ API access tiers can be expensive or limited
❌ Unofficial libraries may break or get banned
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## Method 5: Manual Screenshot Method
Time required: Hours | Technical skill: None | Cost: Free
The brute-force method. Not recommended for more than ~20 bookmarks, but effective for preserving visual fidelity.
### Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Open your bookmarks page
2. Use a screenshot tool like CleanShot X or Snagit
3. Capture each tweet individually
4. Save identifying information (URL/date) in part of the screenshot
5. Organize files into a folder
### Pros:
✅ 100% visual accuracy
✅ No reliance on code or tools
✅ Preserves layout exactly
### Cons:
❌ Extremely time-consuming
❌ Not searchable text
❌ No links or metadata
❌ Difficult to organize
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## Comparison Table
| Method | Speed | Difficulty | Cost | Captures Content? | Searchable? |
|--------|-------|------------|------|-------------------|-------------|
| Voyena | Fast | Easy | Free/$6 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Twitter Archive | Slow (24h+) | Medium | Free | ❌ IDs Only | ❌ No |
| Dev Tools | Medium | Hard | Free | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Raw JSON |
| Python/API | Slow Setup | Expert | Free | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Screenshots | Very Slow | Easy | Free | ✅ Visual Only | ❌ No |
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## FAQ
Q: Can I export bookmarks from a suspended account?
A: If you can still log in to request a data archive, yes. Otherwise, third-party tools won't work as they require API access.
Q: Does exporting remove them from Twitter?
A: No, exporting just creates a copy. Your original bookmarks stay on Twitter.
Q: Is there a limit to how many bookmarks I can export?
A: Voyena's free tier has a limit. The official Twitter Archive has no limit but may not include older bookmarks if they've fallen off the "visible" cliff (Twitter has a soft limit of showing ~800 recent bookmarks).
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## Conclusion
For 95% of users, using a dedicated tool like Voyena is the best balance of speed, ease, and features. It solves the biggest problem—actually retrieving the tweet content—saving you hours of manual work.
If you're a developer, building your own script via the API gives you maximum control. And if you're ultra-privacy focused and patient, the official Data Archive is your best bet.
Stop letting your digital insights disappear. Start exporting today.