Facebook Video Downloader

1. Open the video. Find it in the Facebook app or on facebook.com.
2. Copy the link. Tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, you can also right-click the video's time stamp and copy that link.
3. Paste and save. Paste the link into the box above and press Download. Then press Save.

This matters more on Facebook than anywhere else, because many videos are only shared with friends or groups.

Quick check: look for the small globe icon next to the post's date. A globe means the post is public. A people icon or a lock means it isn't.

Facebook usually gives one ready-made file instead of a list of sizes. You'll often see a single option called MP4 · best available. That's the best version Facebook makes available without logging in.

Facebook doesn't always say how big the file is before it's saved. When it doesn't, you'll see "Size shown when saving", and your browser shows the size once the download starts.

In our test, a public Reel came out at about 19 MB. Longer videos are bigger, so a 10-minute video can be well over 100 MB.

• Share links, like facebook.com/share/r/… or facebook.com/share/v/…
• Short links, like fb.watch/…
• Full links, like facebook.com/watch/?v=… or a Reel link

Large files take longer. Our server first fetches the video, then sends it to you, so there can be a short wait before the download starts. Keep the page open until your browser shows the download.

On mobile data, check your plan before saving long videos. A Wi-Fi connection is faster and won't use your data allowance.

On facebook.com, the Share button doesn't always show Copy link. There are two other easy ways:

• Click the video so it opens on its own page, then copy the address from the top of your browser.
• Right-click the date or time under the page name and choose Copy link address.

Either link will work. Avoid copying links from the notifications menu, as they sometimes point to the notification instead of the video.

If you uploaded a video yourself, Facebook may let you download it from the video's menu. That option isn't always there, especially for Reels or videos posted to a Page you manage. SnapFrom gives you another way, as long as the post is public.

For a full backup of all your photos and videos, use Download your information in Facebook's Accounts Centre.

Facebook is full of useful clips: cooking demos, home repair tips, local news and family moments shared by public Pages. These can be hard to find again once they scroll out of your feed. Pages also remove or edit old posts.

A saved copy plays offline, so you can watch it on a flight, show it to someone without searching, or keep it with your own files. If you plan to share it, ask the Page or person who posted it, and credit them.

• iPhone and iPad: the Files app, under Downloads. Open it, tap Share, then Save Video to add it to Photos.
• Android: the Download folder in your file manager.
• Windows and Mac: your downloads folder.

• "Private or needs a login": the post isn't public. Open the link in a private browser window to check.
• "Took too long": very long videos can time out. Try again, or try at a quieter time.
• "Can't be found": the post was removed or the link is incomplete.
• Save button stopped working: Save buttons last 30 minutes. Paste the link again.

Pages often post the same video on other apps. Try our Instagram Reels downloader or TikTok downloader if you find it there. For news clips, our X video downloader offers several sizes, and the Pinterest downloader saves recipe and craft videos. Questions? Contact us.