TweetArchiveGuide
How do I open my X (Twitter) archive ZIP?
Choose the ZIP you downloaded from X in TweetArchive. It reads the ZIP directly in your browser — no “Extract All”, no upload — finds tweets.js, direct-messages.js, and the media folders, and rebuilds a timeline with threads, DMs grouped by conversation, and a gallery dated to each post.
Step by step
Download your archive from X
Request “Download an archive of your data” in X settings and download the ZIP when X says it is ready. See the download guide for details.
Open TweetArchive
Go to tweetarchive.fyi and scroll to the app. You do not need an account or an X login.
Choose the ZIP
Click “Choose your archive ZIP” (or drop it on the page). If you already unzipped it, choose the folder instead.
Browse
Use the Timeline, Messages, and Media tabs. Search by words, date range, or post ID.
Export
Download an offline HTML copy, CSV/JSON files, or your photos named and dated by post.
Open my ZIP in the browser
TweetArchive reads your X archive on your device. Nothing is uploaded. Free preview; $19 once for everything.
Open my archive ZIPHonest limitations
- There is no official public specification of the archive format that we could read; TweetArchive follows what several independent parsers document and discovers file names instead of assuming one layout.
- Some archives omit @usernames for DM partners; those people appear as a numeric user ID.
- TweetArchive is not affiliated with X Corp. and does not log in to X for you.
- If an archive was split into several ZIP files, add all parts together.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to unzip the archive first?
No. TweetArchive reads entries straight from the ZIP file. Unzipping first also works: choose the folder.
Is my archive uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser tab. The app never sends your ZIP, posts, or DMs to a server.
What is inside the ZIP?
Reporting from 2022 describes a “Your archive.html” viewer plus “data” and “assets” folders. The data folder holds files like tweets.js, account.js, and direct-messages.js, and media folders such as tweets_media.
Is it free?
The preview is free: it shows the 100 most recent posts, a sample of DMs and media, and sample exports. $19 one-time unlocks everything.
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