How to Download Facebook Videos and Reels to Your Phone or PC
Facebook’s “Save video” option only bookmarks a video inside the app — it doesn’t put a file on your phone. If you want to watch offline or keep a copy of your own video, you need to download the actual MP4 file. Here’s the quickest way.
Step 1: Copy the video link
- Open the video or Reel on Facebook.
- Tap Share (or the three dots …).
- Choose Copy link.
On a computer, right-click the video’s timestamp and copy the link address, or copy the URL from the browser bar.
Step 2: Paste and choose quality
Go to the Facebook video downloader, paste the link and press Download. You’ll usually get two choices:
- HD — sharpest picture, larger file
- SD — smaller file that saves mobile data
Step 3: Save the file
Tap the download button. The video saves to your Downloads folder (Android, PC, Mac) or the Files app → Downloads (iPhone).
Which videos can’t be downloaded?
- Videos from private profiles or friends-only posts
- Videos inside closed or private groups
- Stories and live streams that are still live
If a video is public but still fails, try copying the link again from the Share menu — links copied from notifications sometimes point to the wrong page.
A note on copyright
Download your own videos, or videos the owner has allowed you to save. Re-uploading someone else’s content without permission can get your account restricted.