Facebook Video Downloader

Paste a Facebook video or reel link to save it as MP4 in HD or SD, or take the sound as MP3. Free, no account, nothing to install.

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A real video file, not a bookmark inside Facebook

Save it outside Facebook

Facebook's Save button only adds a video to a list inside the app. This page gives you the MP4 itself, so it plays without Facebook, an account or a connection, long after the post has gone.

The versions Facebook has

Every quality Facebook stores is listed, usually up to 1080p for recent uploads.

Sound on its own

Switch to Audio for a talk, a sermon or a song as MP3.

Public videos only

Friends-only posts and private groups need a login, which we never ask for.

Reels as well as videos

Short Reels save the same way as long page videos.

How to download a Facebook video

1

Copy the video link

Share, then Copy link, or the address from your browser.

2

Paste it above

watch, videos, reel and fb.watch links all read the same way.

3

Pick a quality

Choose from the versions Facebook has, or MP3 for audio.

4

Keep it offline

The MP4 stays on your device after the post is gone.

Download Facebook videos and Reels in HD

Facebook's "Save video" button only bookmarks a video inside Facebook. It does not give you a file. This tool downloads public Facebook videos and Reels as real MP4 files in HD: paste the link, choose quality, and keep the video on your device, watchable without Facebook, an account, or an internet connection.

Which Facebook links work

  • Watch links, such as facebook.com/watch?v=…
  • Page and profile videos, whose addresses contain /videos/
  • Reels, with /reel/ in the address
  • fb.watch short links from the Share button

If you copied the link of a post that has a video inside it and it will not read, open the video on its own first and copy that address. It is the most reliable form.

HD or SD, and why the choice matters here

Facebook keeps two copies of a video, and they are not just different sizes. We check each one before listing it, and on Facebook the result is usually this: the SD copy is H.264, which plays on any phone, TV or editor, while the HD copy is often VP9, which looks sharper but will not play on an iPhone, an iPad or in QuickTime on a Mac.

That is why each button says which codec you are about to get rather than leaving you to find out after the download. On an iPhone, take SD unless you are moving the file to a machine that handles VP9. On Windows or Android, HD plays fine.

How to download Facebook Reels

Reels sit in their own part of Facebook and the link looks different, but the steps do not change.

  1. Open the reel, tap the three dots, then Copy link. In a browser, copy the address while the reel is playing on its own page.
  2. Paste it in the box at the top of this page.
  3. Pick HD or SD for the video, or switch to Audio (MP3) for the sound.

Facebook reels download the same way as ordinary videos here, and nothing is added to the picture. Facebook does not stamp a watermark on reels the way TikTok does, so there is none to remove, and a reel that shows a logo was edited that way by whoever posted it.

Facebook video to MP3

Switch to the Audio (MP3) tab and the sound of the video or reel is converted on its own: a song, a speech, a podcast clip someone posted as video. The MP3 comes from that video's own audio track, so it carries whatever was in the clip and nothing more. There is no 320kbps option, because Facebook's audio arrives well below that and a larger file would hold the same sound.

Common uses

  • Your own page's videos, recover content you published when the original files are gone.
  • Family moments. Videos relatives post have a way of disappearing when accounts close; a saved copy is forever.
  • Community and event recordings, public meetings, church services, local sports streamed to a page.
  • Marketplace and business listings, keep a record of video listings that will be deleted after sale.

Public vs private: what works

Only public videos can be downloaded. Videos shared to Friends-only, private groups or Messenger require a login to view, and no legitimate downloader can (or should) fetch those, we never ask for your Facebook credentials. If a video will not download, open the link in a private browser window: if Facebook asks you to log in, that is the reason. More failure causes are covered in our troubleshooting guide, the principles apply across platforms.

On iPhone, Android and a computer

On an iPhone, copy the link in the Facebook app, paste it here in Safari, and find the MP4 in the Files app. On Android it lands in Downloads and shows up in your gallery. On a computer it goes to your Downloads folder.

Save what you own, have permission for, or what is freely licensed. The legality guide explains where the lines are.

This educational tool is not affiliated with Facebook / Meta.

Frequently asked questions

How do I copy a Facebook video link?

Tap Share on the video, then Copy link. On a computer, open the video on its own page and copy the address from the browser. Short fb.watch links work too.

How do I download Facebook Reels?

Open the reel, tap the three dots, choose Copy link, and paste it above. Reels download exactly like ordinary videos here, in HD or SD, or as MP3.

Should I pick HD or SD?

On an iPhone or iPad, pick SD: Facebook's HD copy is usually VP9, which Apple devices cannot play. On Windows or Android, HD plays fine and is the sharper file. Each button tells you which codec it is before you click.

Can I save the audio as MP3?

Yes. Switch to the Audio (MP3) tab after pasting the link and the video's own soundtrack is converted.

Do videos from private groups work?

No, only public videos. If a video needs a login or group membership to view, no downloader can reach it, and any site that asks for your Facebook password should be closed immediately.

Is there a watermark?

No. Facebook does not stamp its videos, so there is nothing to remove. A logo in the picture was put there by the person who posted it.

What quality do I get?

Whatever Facebook keeps for that video, which is usually a small H.264 copy and a larger HD copy. The page lists the real options for the link you paste rather than a fixed list of resolutions.

Can I download a Facebook live video?

Once the broadcast has ended and the recording is on the page, yes. While it is still live there is no finished file to save.

Found a video worth keeping?

Paste its Facebook link above and save the MP4.

How was this tool?

This tool is part of an independent, experimental and educational project. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any video platform, and it is not intended to harm any company or violate any platform's policies. Please only download content you own, have permission to use, or that is public domain / Creative Commons licensed, and always respect the source platform's Terms of Service and copyright law.