If you are using Facebook as one of the go-to social media apps to connect with your family and friends. If you want to look for any video as a memory of your trips, vacations, or anything, then you need to download the video to save on your phone for quick access, even offline.
The Save Video feature of Facebook is often confused as a download option, but it’s just a way to create a collection of videos within the app itself (not on your phone/system). However, downloading other users’ videos isn’t as simple as yours. This guide will let you know how to download Facebook videos to any device from the web browser and the phone (Android and iOS apps).
How To Download Facebook Video On The Phone
- Open the Facebook app on your smartphone (Android or iPhone).
- Make sure you have successfully logged into your account.
- Tap on the Video option at the bottom of the screen in between Home and Marketplace.
- Select the video you want to download on your phone.
- Tap on the video and select the Share option below the video.
- Then select the Copy link and it shows that Link copied.
- On some phones (or on computers), you can directly copy the link without the Share option.
- Now open a web browser (chrome) and enter any of the trusted Facebook Video Downloader websites (like snapsave.app).
- After opening the website, paste the video link you copied from Facebook in the required field (besides the Download option).
- Tap on Download and scroll a bit down to choose the desired resolution quality (either 720p (HD) or 360p (SD)).
- Finally, tap on the Download option on your preferred quality resolution.
- You can also use other third-party apps or online web-based Facebook video downloaders, including net, savefrom.net, fdown.net, or 4kdownload.com
- The video will automatically start downloading which you can see on the screen.
- After a successful download, click on the Open in.
- Now scroll down to select the Save to Files option and then tap on Save at the top-right corner of the screen.
- In order to verify whether the video is saved or not on your phone, you need to exit the browser and go to the Files app on your phone.
- There you can see all the downloaded videos and tap on the one that you downloaded from Facebook.
- That’s it! You have successfully downloaded the Facebook video on your phone.
Another Simple Method
- Whether it is a phone or computer, open Facebook and tap on the videos option.
- Click on the video you wish to save and download.
- Copy the link and exit Facebook.
- Open any web browser (prefer Chrome) and paste the Facebook URL into that new tab.
- Then change WWW.facebook.com format tofacebook.com.
- Play the video and right-click it to save the video option.
- Select a location on your computer and save the video.
- Play the video, tap on the three horizontal dots (…), and tap the download video option.
- Viola! You have successfully saved the video on the Facebook app, and downloaded the video on the files section of the phone.
- However, this “mbasic” method isn’t always reliable and works only for some videos.
Key Notes:
- Make sure to download only videos in the public domain, which provides permission to use them. This will help you to avoid any copyright issues.
- Be mindful of others’ privacy by not downloading videos from private profiles or groups without permission.
- Always rely on reputable and trustworthy third-party apps or websites to avoid any security risks.
- Some Facebook videos (like those found on ads) are not hosted on Facebook, which means you won’t be able to download them from Facebook to any of your devices.
How To Download Your Own Facebook Videos
In case of downloading your own videos/reels that you already posted on Facebook, then here is the simple procedure to follow:
- Go to Facebook and click on your profile icon in the upper-right corner.
- Tap on the menu (name) on your device and select the Videos tab in the profile section, where all your videos (uploaded or saved) are displayed.
- Click the video you want to download and the video displays in full-screen mode.
- Tap on the three horizontal dots (…) in the upper-right corner.
- Click on the Download option (save this to your device) to download the video in your desired files.
FAQs:
Generally, no. Downloading is usually only possible for videos that the uploader has specifically allowed for download or that are publicly shared. Private videos and videos shared in closed groups are typically not downloadable.
Sometimes, a download option (often a downward-pointing arrow or three dots) will appear on the video itself. However, this isn’t always reliable, and many downloadable videos won’t show this. The above-mentioned methods often work even if no download button is visible.
Yes, several apps on the Google Play Store can help. Search for “Facebook video downloader.” Be sure to check reviews and ratings before installing any app. The easiest methods often involve using a third-party app or website. Many of these are available for both Android and iOS.
Use caution when using third-party apps and websites. Stick to reputable options and check reviews. Be cautious of sites that ask for excessive permissions or seem suspicious. Downloading videos from unknown sources could pose a security risk.
The available video quality depends on the quality of the original uploaded video. Often, you can choose between different resolutions (e.g., SD, HD). The higher resolutions mean larger file sizes.
Downloading copyrighted material without permission is generally illegal. So, download only those videos that you have the right to download or that are explicitly shared with download permission. Respect copyright laws to get rid of any legal issues.
Conclusion
Downloading Facebook videos isn’t a straightforward process, and it involves the use of some Facebook Video downloader apps to successfully download the video and watch offline. We recommend you carefully follow the procedure to download the video rather than simply saving it on Facebook. Don’t get stressed out! Feel free to share your queries that arise while downloading the FB videos on your phone with us in the below comments section. We will respond promptly to resolve them.
