Facebook Video Downloader
Facebook usually stores each video twice — a smaller SD copy and a larger HD one. Paste a public video link and you get to pick which one you actually want.
How to Download Facebook Videos
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Open the video, click the three-dot menu on the post, then Copy link.
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Paste the link above and press Download.
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Compare the SD and HD options — the file size is shown for each.
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Download the version you want.
Facebook Video Downloader Features
- Both SD and HD renditions listed when Facebook has them
- File sizes shown up front, so mobile data is not a gamble
- Works for public Pages, Groups and profile posts
- Supports fb.watch short links without extra steps
Supported Formats and Quality
Facebook delivers complete MP4 files rather than split streams, so both the SD and HD options transfer straight from Facebook's CDN to your browser with nothing to merge. HD is typically 720p or 1080p; SD is usually 360p and a fraction of the size.
Links this page accepts
facebook.com/watch?v=… — the Watch playerfacebook.com/<page>/videos/… — Page and profile uploadsfb.watch/… — short share linksm.facebook.com links copied from the mobile site
How It Works
When you paste a link, we ask the source platform which versions of that video exist and show you the list. Nothing is downloaded until you choose one.
Most formats are already a single complete file on the platform's own servers, so your browser fetches them directly — nothing is copied onto ours. The exceptions are videos stored as separate picture and sound tracks: those are combined into one MP4 in temporary storage, handed to you, and deleted immediately afterwards.
Download Facebook Videos on Mobile
On Android
Tap the three dots on the post → Copy link, paste it here, and pick a quality. On mobile data, SD is often the sensible choice.
On iPhone and iPad
Copy the post link from the Facebook app, paste it above, and confirm the download. The MP4 appears in Files → Downloads.
Facebook Downloader FAQs
Can I download a video from a private Group?
No. If the video needs a logged-in account with Group membership to view, it cannot be fetched here.
Should I pick SD or HD?
HD if you plan to watch on a big screen or keep it long-term. SD if you are on mobile data or just want a quick copy — it is often five to ten times smaller.
Why does my fb.watch link fail?
fb.watch links expire and sometimes point at content that has since been made private or removed. Open the link in a browser first to check it still plays while logged out.
Does this work for Facebook Live replays?
Usually yes, once the live broadcast has ended and Facebook has published the recording as a normal video post.
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