How to Download Facebook Videos Online (Free)
Need to download a Facebook video or Reel for offline viewing? If the post is public, you can copy its link and use a free web downloader — no desktop software required. Follow the steps below.
Copy the Facebook video URL
- Open the video or Reel on Facebook (app or web).
- Click Share → Copy link.
- On desktop, you can copy the URL from the address bar while the video is playing.
Use our free online downloader
- Visit Social Media Content Downloader.
- Paste the Facebook link.
- Press Fetch Download Links.
- Save the format you want from the results list.
More help: Facebook video downloader.
What usually works
- Public Page or profile videos
- Many public Reels and Watch links
- Standard
facebook.comorfb.watchURLs
What may fail
- Private groups, friends-only posts, or login-walled content
- Live streams still in progress
- Very old embed-only URLs without a direct post link
Legal reminder
Download only content you own or have permission to save. Facebook’s terms apply to how you use their platform.