How to Download Facebook Videos: Complete Guide

Facebook is filled with amazing videos - from funny clips shared by friends to educational content and memorable moments. But what happens when you want to save a video for offline viewing? Facebook doesn't offer a built-in download option for most videos, which is where our free tool comes in handy.

Why Download Facebook Videos?

There are many legitimate reasons to download Facebook videos:

• Offline viewing - Watch videos during flights, commutes, or in areas with poor internet
• Backup memories - Save videos of family events, celebrations, or milestones
• Educational content - Keep tutorials or informational videos for reference
• Slow internet - Download once and watch without buffering
• Content preservation - Videos may be deleted by uploaders

Method 1: Using Our Free Tool (Recommended)

The easiest way to download Facebook videos is using our free online tool. Here's how:

Step 1: Find the Video URL

On Desktop:

1. Go to the Facebook video you want to download
2. Right-click on the video and select "Copy link address" or "Show video URL"
3. Alternatively, click the three dots (...) on the post and select "Copy link"

On Mobile (Facebook App):

1. Open the video in the Facebook app
2. Tap the three dots (...) in the top right corner
3. Select "Copy link"

Step 2: Paste the URL

1. Go to FacebookVideoDownloader.win
2. Paste the copied URL into the input field
3. Click the "Download" button

Step 3: Choose Quality and Download

1. Wait for our tool to process the video (usually just a few seconds)
2. Choose your preferred quality (HD or SD)
3. Click the download button to save the video

Method 2: Copy Link on Mobile Browser

If you're using Facebook in a mobile browser instead of the app:

1. Play the video you want to download
2. Long-press (tap and hold) on the video
3. Select "Copy video address" from the menu
4. Open a new tab and go to our website
5. Paste the URL and download

Tips for Better Downloads

1. Make Sure the Video is Public

Our tool only works with public videos. If a video is set to "Friends Only" or is from a private group, it cannot be downloaded using any online tool.

2. Use the Direct Video URL

For best results, use URLs that contain "watch" or "video" in them. Post URLs work too, but video-specific URLs process faster.

Examples of good URLs:

• facebook.com/watch/?v=123456789
• fb.watch/abc123/
• facebook.com/username/videos/123456789

3. Check Available Quality

Not all videos have HD quality available. The quality options depend on how the original video was uploaded.

4. Be Patient with Long Videos

Longer videos take more time to process and download. For videos over 10 minutes, the download might take a minute or two.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"Video Not Found" Error

This usually means:

• The video is private or from a private group
• The video has been deleted
• The URL is incorrect or incomplete

Video Plays Instead of Downloading

On some mobile browsers, right-click (or long-press) on the download button and select "Save link as" or "Download link".

No HD Option Available

If only SD is available, the original video wasn't uploaded in HD quality. This is determined by the uploader, not our tool.

Download is Very Slow

Download speed depends on your internet connection. Try:

• Downloading during off-peak hours
• Switching to a wired connection
• Choosing SD quality for faster downloads