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Download Facebook videos
Paste a facebook.com/watch or fb.watch link and save the video as MP4, in HD when Facebook has an HD copy.
Accepts facebook.com/watch, /videos/, /reel/, fb.watch and m.facebook.com links.
Download Facebook videos
Facebook usually stores two versions of a video, an SD copy that plays by default in the feed and an HD copy that loads on faster connections. Pasting a link here shows both when they exist, so you can take the HD file rather than whatever the feed decided to autoplay.
Watch pages, video permalinks, Reels and short fb.watch share links all resolve to the same underlying video, so any of them can be pasted. Mobile m.facebook.com links work too.
How to download a Facebook video
Click the video so it opens on its own page rather than in the feed.
Use the three dot menu and Copy link, or copy the URL from the address bar.
Press Fetch. Available qualities appear under the thumbnail.
Choose the highest resolution offered, then save the MP4.
Facebook format options
| Format | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| MP4 HD | The 720p or 1080p copy when Facebook has one | Best quality available for that post |
| MP4 SD | The lower resolution feed copy | Small files, fast downloads, messaging |
| MP3 | Audio only from the video | Talks, interviews, music clips |
What cannot be downloaded
Facebook privacy settings are enforced at the source. Videos posted to Friends only, to a private group, or inside a page you have to follow are not visible without being logged in as someone with access, and cannot be fetched. Videos set to Public work, whether they sit on a page, a profile or a public group.
Finding the real video link
A link copied from the browser address bar while scrolling the feed often points at the feed position rather than the video. Click the video first so it opens on its own page, or use the three dot menu on the post and choose Copy link, which always gives a permalink that works.
Live videos and long uploads
Finished live broadcasts behave like normal videos once Facebook has processed them. A stream that is still running cannot be downloaded until it ends. Long uploads are supported up to the 2 GB file limit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download private Facebook videos?
No. Videos restricted to friends, private groups or specific audiences require a logged-in account with access.
Do fb.watch links work?
Yes. Short share links are expanded to the real video automatically.
Can I download Facebook Reels?
Yes. Reel links from public accounts work the same as regular video links.
Why is only SD quality offered?
Some posts, especially older ones and phone uploads, were never given an HD encode. The buttons show what exists.
Does the uploader get notified?
No. Facebook does not tell anyone that a video was downloaded.
Can I download a video from a private group I am in?
No. Access depends on your logged-in session, which this tool does not have.
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