Facebook Video Downloader

Facebook video downloads only work for content that is public without logging in. Group, profile, and many Page videos are restricted and will not return formats.

How to use the Facebook downloader

  1. Copy a public Facebook video or fb.watch link.
  2. Paste it here and fetch media information.
  3. Choose a format if Facebook provided one.
  4. Download the file.

Desktop and mobile

On desktop, open the public video and copy the share URL or fb.watch link. On a phone, use Share → Copy link. Most Facebook videos still require a login and will fail here.

URL types this page can try

  • https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=…
  • https://fb.watch/…

Supported formats

When Facebook exposes video, you will usually see one or two MP4-style options rather than a full quality list.

Media types this page focuses on: video.

Exact qualities depend on the source. YTSave lists what Facebook currently exposes for that URL.

Limitations

  • Most Facebook videos require a login and cannot be retrieved.
  • Reels, stories, and live videos are often unsupported.
  • This service does not sign in to Facebook on your behalf.

Troubleshooting

  • If you cannot play the video while logged out, YTSave cannot download it.
  • Group, profile, and many Page videos are restricted.
  • Reels, stories, and live videos are often unsupported.

Public Facebook videos

Use the video’s public share URL. Embeds that only play inside a logged-in Facebook session will not work.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my Facebook link fail?

The video is probably not fully public. If you cannot open it in a private browser window, the downloader cannot access it either.

Do fb.watch links work?

They are treated as Facebook URLs. They still only work when the destination video is public.

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