FbVideoDownloader is a free online Facebook video downloader. Paste a link to download FB videos, Reels and Watch videos as MP4 with sound in HD — and in 1080p or 4K when the video was uploaded in that quality — with no watermark, no app and no login.
Works with:VideosReelsWatchfb.watchShare linksLive replays
100% Free
No Watermark
HD, 1080p & 4K
No App or Login
Any Browser
How to Download Facebook Videos?
FbVideoDownloader saves a public Facebook video to your device in three steps, right in your browser.
1
Copy the Facebook Video Link
Open the video or Reel on Facebook, tap Share and choose Copy link. On a computer, copy the URL from the address bar.
2
Paste the Link into FbVideoDownloader
Paste the link into the box above and press Download. FbVideoDownloader lists every quality Facebook offers for that video.
3
Choose a Quality and Save the MP4
Pick HD, 1080p or 4K with sound, a smaller SD file or the audio. The file saves to your Downloads folder, with no watermark.
Takes about 10 seconds
Facebook Video Downloader Features
FbVideoDownloader gives you every file Facebook streams for a public video, in the best quality available, labeled honestly.
HD MP4 with Sound
FbVideoDownloader saves Facebook videos as MP4 files with H.264 video and AAC sound in 720p HD — a format every phone, TV and computer plays.
1080p and 4K with Sound
When a video was uploaded in Full HD or 4K, FbVideoDownloader joins Facebook's separate picture and sound tracks into one MP4, without re-encoding.
Reels, Watch and Live Replays
FbVideoDownloader downloads Facebook Reels, Watch videos, Page videos, public group videos and Live broadcasts after they end.
Audio and MP3 Download
FbVideoDownloader saves the original soundtrack as M4A, and its FB to MP3 converter turns the audio into an MP3 file right in your browser.
Thumbnails and Captions
FbVideoDownloader saves the cover image of a video as a JPG and its captions as an SRT subtitle file whenever Facebook has them.
No Watermark, No App, No Login
FbVideoDownloader adds no watermark or logo, needs no app or browser extension, and never asks for your Facebook account.
Free for everyone
Which Facebook Videos Can You Download?
FbVideoDownloader accepts every public Facebook video link format, on desktop and mobile.
Facebook videos
facebook.com/{page}/videos/…Videos posted on Pages and profiles.
Facebook Watch
facebook.com/watch/?v=…Videos opened from the Watch tab.
Facebook Reels
facebook.com/reel/…Vertical Reels, saved as 9:16 MP4 files.
Share links
facebook.com/share/v/…Links copied with Share → Copy link, including /share/r/ for Reels.
Short links
fb.watch/…Facebook's short video links.
Posts and public groups
facebook.com/groups/…Posts with a video, on Pages or in public groups.
Live replays
facebook.com/…/videos/…Live videos after the broadcast has ended.
Mobile links
m.facebook.com/…Links from the mobile site and the Facebook app.
Which Facebook Videos Can't Be Downloaded?
Private and friends-only videos
Videos shared with Friends, Only me or a custom audience are visible only to those people. No legitimate online tool — including any “private video downloader” — can open them.
Videos in private groups
Videos in private groups are visible only to group members, so they stay protected.
Live broadcasts in progress
A live video becomes downloadable once the broadcast ends and Facebook posts the replay.
Facebook Stories
Stories disappear after 24 hours and aren't regular videos. Use our Facebook Story Viewer to watch and download public stories anonymously.
Facebook Video Download Formats and Quality
Facebook streams every video in two ways: complete MP4 files with sound up to 720p, and separate picture and sound tracks for 1080p, 1440p and 4K. FbVideoDownloader offers both — and joins the high-resolution tracks into one MP4 with sound.
Download options for a Facebook video
Download option
Resolution
Sound
Format
Best for
HD with sound
720p
Yes
MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
Watching on any phone, TV or computer
Full HD and 4K with sound
1080p, 1440p or 4K
Yes
MP4 (AV1 + AAC)
Big screens, editing and archiving
SD with sound
360p
Yes
MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
Small files and slow connections
Audio only
—
Yes
MP3 or M4A (AAC)
Music, podcasts and speeches
Thumbnail
Cover size
—
JPG
Previews and cover art
Captions
—
—
SRT
Subtitles in players and editors
How to Download Facebook Videos on iPhone, Android and PC?
FbVideoDownloader works in the browser of every device — Safari, Chrome, Edge or Firefox — so there's no app to install.
Download Facebook Videos on iPhone and iPad
In the Facebook app, tap Share under the video and choose Copy link.
Open fb-video-downloader.com in Safari, paste the link and tap Download.
Tap Download next to a quality — 720p plays on every iPhone. Safari saves the MP4 to Files → Downloads.
To add it to Photos, open the file in Files, tap Share and choose Save Video.
Download Facebook Videos on Android
In the Facebook app, tap Share under the video and choose Copy link.
Open fb-video-downloader.com in Chrome, paste the link and tap Download.
Tap Download next to a quality. The MP4 appears in Downloads and in Gallery or Google Photos.
Download Facebook Videos on Windows PC and Mac
Open the video on facebook.com and copy the URL from the address bar.
Paste the link into FbVideoDownloader and click Download — no Chrome extension or software needed.
Click Download next to a quality. The file saves to your Downloads folder, ready for VLC, QuickTime or any editor.
What is a Facebook Video Downloader?
A Facebook video downloader is a free online tool that saves a public Facebook video to your device as a file. It reads the same public video files the Facebook player streams and hands them to you as MP4 and audio downloads.
Facebook has no download button for other people's videos. The Save option only bookmarks a video inside Facebook, and the bookmark stops working when the owner deletes the video. FbVideoDownloader creates a real file you can watch offline, edit or archive.
FbVideoDownloader runs in your browser, so there's no app or extension to install. It works only with public videos, never logs in to Facebook, never asks for your account and never keeps a copy of the videos you download.
Who Uses FbVideoDownloader?
Creators, marketers, teachers and offline viewers use FbVideoDownloader for different jobs.
Content Creators
Creators back up their own Facebook videos and Reels in HD and repost them on other platforms.
Social Media Marketers
Marketers save public ads and campaign videos to study their formats, hooks and captions.
Teachers and Researchers
Teachers and researchers keep public lectures, news clips and documentaries for classes and archives.
Offline Viewers
Travelers and people on limited data plans watch Facebook videos offline, without buffering.
Works on phones, tablets and computers
FbVideoDownloader vs Other Ways to Save Facebook Videos
The best Facebook video downloader keeps the original quality and sound, adds no watermark and needs no app. Here is how the common ways of saving a Facebook video compare.
How FbVideoDownloader compares with other ways of saving a Facebook video
Feature
FbVideoDownloader
Facebook “Save”
Screen recording
Downloader apps & extensions
Saves a file you keep offline
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
HD, 1080p and 4K quality
Yes
Yes
No
Varies
Original sound
Yes
Yes
Partly
Varies
No watermark or logo
Yes
Yes
Partly
Varies
Still works if the video is deleted
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Works on iPhone, Android and PC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Some
Nothing to install
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Audio, MP3, thumbnail and captions
Yes
No
No
Some
Free
Yes
Yes
Yes
Varies
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about downloading Facebook videos with FbVideoDownloader.
Is FbVideoDownloader free?
Yes. FbVideoDownloader is completely free, with no sign-up, no download limit and no premium plan.
Do I need a Facebook account to download videos?
No. FbVideoDownloader works without a Facebook login. You never enter your Facebook email, phone number or password.
Is there a Facebook video downloader app?
You don't need one. FbVideoDownloader is an online tool that works in the browser of any phone, tablet or computer. Add the site to your home screen if you want one-tap access like an app.
Which Facebook links does FbVideoDownloader support?
Video links (facebook.com/…/videos/…), Watch links (facebook.com/watch/?v=…), Reel links (facebook.com/reel/…), share links (facebook.com/share/v/… and /share/r/…), fb.watch short links, posts with a video, public group posts and m.facebook.com links.
Can I download Facebook Reels?
Yes. Paste a facebook.com/reel/ link or a share link copied from the Reel. Reels download as vertical 9:16 MP4 files with sound.
Can I download Facebook Live videos?
Yes, after the broadcast ends. Facebook posts a replay when a live video finishes, and the replay link downloads like any other video. A broadcast that is still live can't be downloaded.
Can I download Facebook videos in 1080p or 4K?
Yes, when the video was uploaded in that quality. Facebook streams 1080p, 1440p and 4K as separate picture and sound tracks, and FbVideoDownloader joins them into one MP4 with sound, without re-encoding. A video uploaded in 720p has no higher version.
Does FbVideoDownloader add a watermark?
No. You get Facebook's original video files with no watermark, logo or intro added. A logo the creator placed in the video itself stays, because it is part of the picture.
What format are the downloaded files?
Videos up to 720p are MP4 files with H.264 video and AAC audio. 1080p, 1440p and 4K files are MP4 files with AV1 video and AAC audio. Audio downloads are MP3 or M4A, thumbnails are JPG and captions are SRT subtitle files.
Can I download only the audio of a Facebook video?
Yes. Choose the audio to save the original soundtrack as M4A, or use the FB to MP3 converter to get an MP3 file, converted in your browser at 128 kbps — enough to keep all the quality of Facebook's audio.
How do I download Facebook videos on iPhone?
Copy the video link in the Facebook app, open fb-video-downloader.com in Safari, paste the link and tap Download. Safari saves the MP4 to Files → Downloads; open it there and tap Share → Save Video to add it to Photos.
How do I download Facebook videos on Android?
Copy the video link in the Facebook app, open fb-video-downloader.com in Chrome, paste the link and tap Download. The video appears in your Downloads folder and in Gallery or Google Photos.
How do I download Facebook videos to my PC or Mac?
Copy the video URL from your browser's address bar, paste it into FbVideoDownloader and click Download next to a quality. The file saves to your Downloads folder.
Do I need a Chrome extension to download Facebook videos?
No. FbVideoDownloader works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari without any extension or software, so nothing gets access to your browsing.
Where are downloaded Facebook videos saved?
On iPhone and iPad in Files → Downloads, on Android in the Downloads folder (and Gallery), and on computers in the Downloads folder — unless you chose another folder in your browser settings.
Can I download private Facebook videos?
No. FbVideoDownloader downloads only videos shared publicly. Videos for friends, Only me, custom audiences and private groups are protected by Facebook's privacy settings, and a “private Facebook video downloader” that claims to bypass them is misleading you.
Does the owner know when I download their video?
No. Facebook doesn't notify anyone when a public video is downloaded, and FbVideoDownloader never logs in or interacts with the video.
Does FbVideoDownloader keep copies of the videos?
No. Files stream from Facebook's servers straight to your device. We don't store videos, and each link lookup is kept in memory for a few minutes only.
Is it legal to download Facebook videos?
Saving a public video for personal, offline viewing is generally tolerated, but the video still belongs to its creator. Download your own videos or ask the owner's permission, and never reupload, sell or share someone else's video without consent.
Why doesn't my Facebook video link work?
The video may be private, deleted or still live, or the link may point to a profile, a photo or a story instead of a video. Open the video on Facebook, tap Share → Copy link and paste that exact link.
Why does the video play instead of downloading?
The Download buttons tell your browser to save a file. If a browser still opens a player, long-press the Download button on a phone or right-click it on a computer and choose Download linked file or Save link as.
Why did a download stop working after a while?
Facebook download links are signed and expire after a few hours. Paste the video link again to get fresh download links.
Why won't the 1080p or 4K file play?
Files above 720p use the AV1 codec, which some older iPhones, Macs, TVs and Windows 10 PCs can't play. Open the file in VLC or a current browser, install Microsoft's free AV1 Video Extension on Windows 10, or download the 720p file, which plays everywhere.
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