Facebook itself does not have the usual "Download" button, so you can't pull up the file directly. You will have to use other methods. We can only watch videos online or add them to "Saved", but this does not give a file on the phone or computer. Therefore, workarounds are used to download videos from Facebook: online services, browser extensions, separate applications and regular screen recording. In this guide — without Watermelon Sugar — we will humanly lay out how to use each method so as not to set up your account and catch viruses. Then there will be a simple step-by-step format: separately for PC/laptop and separately for Android smartphones and iPhone.
What you need to know before downloading
Before you download anything, it's important to keep copyright and privacy in mind. Any video on Facebook belongs to someone, so it is correct to save your videos or public content for personal viewing, and not for republication or advertising. If this is a private video of a friend or a closed group, it is better to ask permission from the author first. Do not enter your Facebook username and password on third-party sites and do not install dubious extensions that ask for too many accesses. Choose services with a normal reputation, reviews, and a simple principle of operation: insert a link and get a file, without "gifts" in the form of viruses.
Facebook itself does not have the usual "Download" button, so you can't pull up the file directly. You will have to use other methods. We can only watch videos online or add them to "Saved", but this does not give a file on the phone or computer. Therefore, workarounds are used to download videos from Facebook: online services, browser extensions, separate applications and regular screen recording. In this guide — without Watermelon Sugar — we will humanly lay out how to use each method so as not to set up your account and catch viruses. Then there will be a simple step-by-step format: separately for PC/laptop and separately for Android smartphones and iPhone.
What you need to know before downloading
Before you download anything, it's important to keep copyright and privacy in mind. Any video on Facebook belongs to someone, so it is correct to save your videos or public content for personal viewing, and not for republication or advertising. If this is a private video of a friend or a closed group, it is better to ask permission from the author first. Do not enter your Facebook username and password on third-party sites and do not install dubious extensions that ask for too many accesses. Choose services with a normal reputation, reviews, and a simple principle of operation: insert a link and get a file, without "gifts" in the form of viruses.
Facebook itself does not have the usual "Download" button, so you can't pull up the file directly. You will have to use other methods. We can only watch videos online or add them to "Saved", but this does not give a file on the phone or computer. Therefore, workarounds are used to download videos from Facebook: online services, browser extensions, separate applications and regular screen recording. In this guide — without Watermelon Sugar — we will humanly lay out how to use each method so as not to set up your account and catch viruses. Then there will be a simple step-by-step format: separately for PC/laptop and separately for Android smartphones and iPhone.
What you need to know before downloading
Before you download anything, it's important to keep copyright and privacy in mind. Any video on Facebook belongs to someone, so it is correct to save your videos or public content for personal viewing, and not for republication or advertising. If this is a private video of a friend or a closed group, it is better to ask permission from the author first. Do not enter your Facebook username and password on third-party sites and do not install dubious extensions that ask for too many accesses. Choose services with a normal reputation, reviews, and a simple principle of operation: insert a link and get a file, without "gifts" in the form of viruses.
Facebook itself does not have the usual "Download" button, so you can't pull up the file directly. You will have to use other methods. We can only watch videos online or add them to "Saved", but this does not give a file on the phone or computer. Therefore, workarounds are used to download videos from Facebook: online services, browser extensions, separate applications and regular screen recording. In this guide — without Watermelon Sugar — we will humanly lay out how to use each method so as not to set up your account and catch viruses. Then there will be a simple step-by-step format: separately for PC/laptop and separately for Android smartphones and iPhone.
What you need to know before downloading
Before you download anything, it's important to keep copyright and privacy in mind. Any video on Facebook belongs to someone, so it is correct to save your videos or public content for personal viewing, and not for republication or advertising. If this is a private video of a friend or a closed group, it is better to ask permission from the author first. Do not enter your Facebook username and password on third-party sites and do not install dubious extensions that ask for too many accesses. Choose services with a normal reputation, reviews, and a simple principle of operation: insert a link and get a file, without "gifts" in the form of viruses.
How to Download Facebook Videos on Computer
On a computer, everything is done in a humanly simple way. Open Facebook, find the desired video, copy the link and paste it into any online service - in a minute the file is already in downloads. If you do this not once a year, but regularly save something, it is more logical to install a browser extension once and then click one button instead of a hundred manipulations. And when nothing works at all — no websites, no extensions — then a fallback technical option comes into play: pull the video through developer tools.
Method 1. Online services to quickly download videos from Facebook
Open the desired Facebook video in a separate tab.
Copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
Go to an online service (such as FBdown or Savefrom).
Paste the link into the box and click "Download".
Select the quality (SD/HD, if available) and save the file as MP4.
Location for screenshot/sample link:[insert URL example]
Method 2. Browser Extensions
Open the Chrome Web Store or your browser's extensions directory.
Find an extension to download videos from Facebook, check the rating and reviews.
Click "Add to Chrome" (or a similar button) and confirm the installation.
Open the video page and the Download icon or button will appear. Click it and save the video.
Method 3. Through DevTools
Go to the Facebook video page.
Press F12 and go to the Network → Media tab.
Start playback and find the request with the .mp4 extension in the list.
Open the video in a separate tab, press Ctrl+S and save the file to your computer. Nothing complicated.
How to download videos on your smartphone
From a smartphone, everything is done without unnecessary dancing. Open the video in the Facebook app or on a web browser, tap Share and select the option to copy the link to the video. Then you can use any service to save.
Next, you have two simple options:
paste the link into the online service and save the video to your phone's memory;
install an app to download videos and do everything through it.
Below are separate steps for Android and iPhone: what to click and where to find the saved video later.
Android
Open the Facebook app or page in your browser, find the video you want to share, click "Share" and select "Copy link".
In a browser (such as Chrome or Firefox), go to a Facebook video download site.
Paste the link into the box, click the download button and confirm the save. After that, the video will be in the phone's memory - usually in "Downloads" or in the gallery.
If you do it regularly, you can try special applications from the Play Market, but install only those that have normal reviews and do not require you to log in to your Facebook.
iPhone (iOS)
On the iPhone, there are slightly fewer options, but they also work.
Copy the video link in the Facebook app via "Share".
Open Safari, go to the online service, paste the URL, and save the file to the Files app.
A more flexible way is the Commands app: you can add a command like "Download media from URL" and download videos directly to the gallery.
If services "crash", there is always a simple option - screen recording: turn on the recording, play the video, then trim the excess in the editor.
Additional Methods: Apps and Screen Recording
Sometimes it's easier not to pull out the file itself, but just record what's happening on the screen. On a computer, it is convenient to use OBS Studio or the built-in Xbox Game Bar in Windows: start recording, turn on the video on Facebook and save the finished video. Android and iOS smartphones have their own screen recording — you can add it to the "curtain" of quick settings and turn it on before watching a video.
This method is appropriate when online services do not work, videos are played only in the application, or we are talking about private videos that the owner has allowed to save for personal viewing or educational notes. The downside is that the file is larger, and the quality depends on the recording settings and audio volume.
Common problems and tips
A common situation is that the video is not downloaded at all. Usually, this means that the video is not public: it is available only to friends, in a closed group or with a limited audience, so services simply "do not see" it.
Once again about security: enter your Facebook login and password only in the official applications and on the real platform website. Third-party services do not need this data — they just need a regular link to the video. Don't give your password to the first site that promises "fast downloads" — then you'll have to run around and change access.
The most convenient way to save files is in MP4: the format can be opened on almost any device. If the service "freezes", slows down or does not work in your region, just use another one. You can also open the video in a different browser or (if appropriate) turn on the VPN.
And an important little thing that is often forgotten: copyright has not gone anywhere. It is undesirable to use other people's videos without permission, especially for republication or advertising. It's better to keep not only the video, but also a little respect for the authors.
FAQ
How to download Facebook videos without software?
The easiest way is an online service: copy the link to the video on Facebook, paste it on the download site and save the MP4 to your device.
Can I download videos from a private page or from a private group?
Such videos are limited by privacy settings. Even if there are technical ways to save, it is more correct to ask the author for the file, rather than bypass the restrictions.
What is the best format for saving?
The best option is MP4: it opens without problems on phones, laptops and TVs without additional players and codecs.
Why can't I open a file?
The file may not have been downloaded, corrupted during downloading, or not supported by your player. Try downloading the video and/or opening it with another player.
How do I download videos to my phone?
Usually, it is enough to copy the link to the video, paste it into the download service and save the file to your phone's memory. If it's inconvenient, use the app or just record the screen.
There are many ways to save Facebook videos. On a computer, download sites, browser extensions, and DevTools help. On your phone, you can find services, apps, and built-in screen recording. The main thing is to observe basic security: do not enter a password on third-party sites and remember about copyright.
SHOMEDIA
How to Download Facebook Videos on Computer
On a computer, everything is done in a humanly simple way. Open Facebook, find the desired video, copy the link and paste it into any online service - in a minute the file is already in downloads. If you do this not once a year, but regularly save something, it is more logical to install a browser extension once and then click one button instead of a hundred manipulations. And when nothing works at all — no websites, no extensions — then a fallback technical option comes into play: pull the video through developer tools.
Method 1. Online services to quickly download videos from Facebook
Open the desired Facebook video in a separate tab.
Copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
Go to an online service (such as FBdown or Savefrom).
Paste the link into the box and click "Download".
Select the quality (SD/HD, if available) and save the file as MP4.
Location for screenshot/sample link:[insert URL example]
Method 2. Browser Extensions
Open the Chrome Web Store or your browser's extensions directory.
Find an extension to download videos from Facebook, check the rating and reviews.
Click "Add to Chrome" (or a similar button) and confirm the installation.
Open the video page and the Download icon or button will appear. Click it and save the video.
Method 3. Through DevTools
Go to the Facebook video page.
Press F12 and go to the Network → Media tab.
Start playback and find the request with the .mp4 extension in the list.
Open the video in a separate tab, press Ctrl+S and save the file to your computer. Nothing complicated.
How to download videos on your smartphone
From a smartphone, everything is done without unnecessary dancing. Open the video in the Facebook app or on a web browser, tap Share and select the option to copy the link to the video. Then you can use any service to save.
Next, you have two simple options:
paste the link into the online service and save the video to your phone's memory;
install an app to download videos and do everything through it.
Below are separate steps for Android and iPhone: what to click and where to find the saved video later.
Android
Open the Facebook app or page in your browser, find the video you want to share, click "Share" and select "Copy link".
In a browser (such as Chrome or Firefox), go to a Facebook video download site.
Paste the link into the box, click the download button and confirm the save. After that, the video will be in the phone's memory - usually in "Downloads" or in the gallery.
If you do it regularly, you can try special applications from the Play Market, but install only those that have normal reviews and do not require you to log in to your Facebook.
iPhone (iOS)
On the iPhone, there are slightly fewer options, but they also work.
Copy the video link in the Facebook app via "Share".
Open Safari, go to the online service, paste the URL, and save the file to the Files app.
A more flexible way is the Commands app: you can add a command like "Download media from URL" and download videos directly to the gallery.
If services "crash", there is always a simple option - screen recording: turn on the recording, play the video, then trim the excess in the editor.
Additional Methods: Apps and Screen Recording
Sometimes it's easier not to pull out the file itself, but just record what's happening on the screen. On a computer, it is convenient to use OBS Studio or the built-in Xbox Game Bar in Windows: start recording, turn on the video on Facebook and save the finished video. Android and iOS smartphones have their own screen recording — you can add it to the "curtain" of quick settings and turn it on before watching a video.
This method is appropriate when online services do not work, videos are played only in the application, or we are talking about private videos that the owner has allowed to save for personal viewing or educational notes. The downside is that the file is larger, and the quality depends on the recording settings and audio volume.
Common problems and tips
A common situation is that the video is not downloaded at all. Usually, this means that the video is not public: it is available only to friends, in a closed group or with a limited audience, so services simply "do not see" it.
Once again about security: enter your Facebook login and password only in the official applications and on the real platform website. Third-party services do not need this data — they just need a regular link to the video. Don't give your password to the first site that promises "fast downloads" — then you'll have to run around and change access.
The most convenient way to save files is in MP4: the format can be opened on almost any device. If the service "freezes", slows down or does not work in your region, just use another one. You can also open the video in a different browser or (if appropriate) turn on the VPN.
And an important little thing that is often forgotten: copyright has not gone anywhere. It is undesirable to use other people's videos without permission, especially for republication or advertising. It's better to keep not only the video, but also a little respect for the authors.
FAQ
How to download Facebook videos without software?
The easiest way is an online service: copy the link to the video on Facebook, paste it on the download site and save the MP4 to your device.
Can I download videos from a private page or from a private group?
Such videos are limited by privacy settings. Even if there are technical ways to save, it is more correct to ask the author for the file, rather than bypass the restrictions.
What is the best format for saving?
The best option is MP4: it opens without problems on phones, laptops and TVs without additional players and codecs.
Why can't I open a file?
The file may not have been downloaded, corrupted during downloading, or not supported by your player. Try downloading the video and/or opening it with another player.
How do I download videos to my phone?
Usually, it is enough to copy the link to the video, paste it into the download service and save the file to your phone's memory. If it's inconvenient, use the app or just record the screen.
There are many ways to save Facebook videos. On a computer, download sites, browser extensions, and DevTools help. On your phone, you can find services, apps, and built-in screen recording. The main thing is to observe basic security: do not enter a password on third-party sites and remember about copyright.
SHOMEDIA
How to Download Facebook Videos on Computer
On a computer, everything is done in a humanly simple way. Open Facebook, find the desired video, copy the link and paste it into any online service - in a minute the file is already in downloads. If you do this not once a year, but regularly save something, it is more logical to install a browser extension once and then click one button instead of a hundred manipulations. And when nothing works at all — no websites, no extensions — then a fallback technical option comes into play: pull the video through developer tools.
Method 1. Online services to quickly download videos from Facebook
Open the desired Facebook video in a separate tab.
Copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
Go to an online service (such as FBdown or Savefrom).
Paste the link into the box and click "Download".
Select the quality (SD/HD, if available) and save the file as MP4.
Location for screenshot/sample link:[insert URL example]
Method 2. Browser Extensions
Open the Chrome Web Store or your browser's extensions directory.
Find an extension to download videos from Facebook, check the rating and reviews.
Click "Add to Chrome" (or a similar button) and confirm the installation.
Open the video page and the Download icon or button will appear. Click it and save the video.
Method 3. Through DevTools
Go to the Facebook video page.
Press F12 and go to the Network → Media tab.
Start playback and find the request with the .mp4 extension in the list.
Open the video in a separate tab, press Ctrl+S and save the file to your computer. Nothing complicated.
How to download videos on your smartphone
From a smartphone, everything is done without unnecessary dancing. Open the video in the Facebook app or on a web browser, tap Share and select the option to copy the link to the video. Then you can use any service to save.
Next, you have two simple options:
paste the link into the online service and save the video to your phone's memory;
install an app to download videos and do everything through it.
Below are separate steps for Android and iPhone: what to click and where to find the saved video later.
Android
Open the Facebook app or page in your browser, find the video you want to share, click "Share" and select "Copy link".
In a browser (such as Chrome or Firefox), go to a Facebook video download site.
Paste the link into the box, click the download button and confirm the save. After that, the video will be in the phone's memory - usually in "Downloads" or in the gallery.
If you do it regularly, you can try special applications from the Play Market, but install only those that have normal reviews and do not require you to log in to your Facebook.
iPhone (iOS)
On the iPhone, there are slightly fewer options, but they also work.
Copy the video link in the Facebook app via "Share".
Open Safari, go to the online service, paste the URL, and save the file to the Files app.
A more flexible way is the Commands app: you can add a command like "Download media from URL" and download videos directly to the gallery.
If services "crash", there is always a simple option - screen recording: turn on the recording, play the video, then trim the excess in the editor.
Additional Methods: Apps and Screen Recording
Sometimes it's easier not to pull out the file itself, but just record what's happening on the screen. On a computer, it is convenient to use OBS Studio or the built-in Xbox Game Bar in Windows: start recording, turn on the video on Facebook and save the finished video. Android and iOS smartphones have their own screen recording — you can add it to the "curtain" of quick settings and turn it on before watching a video.
This method is appropriate when online services do not work, videos are played only in the application, or we are talking about private videos that the owner has allowed to save for personal viewing or educational notes. The downside is that the file is larger, and the quality depends on the recording settings and audio volume.
Common problems and tips
A common situation is that the video is not downloaded at all. Usually, this means that the video is not public: it is available only to friends, in a closed group or with a limited audience, so services simply "do not see" it.
Once again about security: enter your Facebook login and password only in the official applications and on the real platform website. Third-party services do not need this data — they just need a regular link to the video. Don't give your password to the first site that promises "fast downloads" — then you'll have to run around and change access.
The most convenient way to save files is in MP4: the format can be opened on almost any device. If the service "freezes", slows down or does not work in your region, just use another one. You can also open the video in a different browser or (if appropriate) turn on the VPN.
And an important little thing that is often forgotten: copyright has not gone anywhere. It is undesirable to use other people's videos without permission, especially for republication or advertising. It's better to keep not only the video, but also a little respect for the authors.
FAQ
How to download Facebook videos without software?
The easiest way is an online service: copy the link to the video on Facebook, paste it on the download site and save the MP4 to your device.
Can I download videos from a private page or from a private group?
Such videos are limited by privacy settings. Even if there are technical ways to save, it is more correct to ask the author for the file, rather than bypass the restrictions.
What is the best format for saving?
The best option is MP4: it opens without problems on phones, laptops and TVs without additional players and codecs.
Why can't I open a file?
The file may not have been downloaded, corrupted during downloading, or not supported by your player. Try downloading the video and/or opening it with another player.
How do I download videos to my phone?
Usually, it is enough to copy the link to the video, paste it into the download service and save the file to your phone's memory. If it's inconvenient, use the app or just record the screen.
There are many ways to save Facebook videos. On a computer, download sites, browser extensions, and DevTools help. On your phone, you can find services, apps, and built-in screen recording. The main thing is to observe basic security: do not enter a password on third-party sites and remember about copyright.
SHOMEDIA
How to Download Facebook Videos on Computer
On a computer, everything is done in a humanly simple way. Open Facebook, find the desired video, copy the link and paste it into any online service - in a minute the file is already in downloads. If you do this not once a year, but regularly save something, it is more logical to install a browser extension once and then click one button instead of a hundred manipulations. And when nothing works at all — no websites, no extensions — then a fallback technical option comes into play: pull the video through developer tools.
Method 1. Online services to quickly download videos from Facebook
Open the desired Facebook video in a separate tab.
Copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
Go to an online service (such as FBdown or Savefrom).
Paste the link into the box and click "Download".
Select the quality (SD/HD, if available) and save the file as MP4.
Location for screenshot/sample link:[insert URL example]
Method 2. Browser Extensions
Open the Chrome Web Store or your browser's extensions directory.
Find an extension to download videos from Facebook, check the rating and reviews.
Click "Add to Chrome" (or a similar button) and confirm the installation.
Open the video page and the Download icon or button will appear. Click it and save the video.
Method 3. Through DevTools
Go to the Facebook video page.
Press F12 and go to the Network → Media tab.
Start playback and find the request with the .mp4 extension in the list.
Open the video in a separate tab, press Ctrl+S and save the file to your computer. Nothing complicated.
How to download videos on your smartphone
From a smartphone, everything is done without unnecessary dancing. Open the video in the Facebook app or on a web browser, tap Share and select the option to copy the link to the video. Then you can use any service to save.
Next, you have two simple options:
paste the link into the online service and save the video to your phone's memory;
install an app to download videos and do everything through it.
Below are separate steps for Android and iPhone: what to click and where to find the saved video later.
Android
Open the Facebook app or page in your browser, find the video you want to share, click "Share" and select "Copy link".
In a browser (such as Chrome or Firefox), go to a Facebook video download site.
Paste the link into the box, click the download button and confirm the save. After that, the video will be in the phone's memory - usually in "Downloads" or in the gallery.
If you do it regularly, you can try special applications from the Play Market, but install only those that have normal reviews and do not require you to log in to your Facebook.
iPhone (iOS)
On the iPhone, there are slightly fewer options, but they also work.
Copy the video link in the Facebook app via "Share".
Open Safari, go to the online service, paste the URL, and save the file to the Files app.
A more flexible way is the Commands app: you can add a command like "Download media from URL" and download videos directly to the gallery.
If services "crash", there is always a simple option - screen recording: turn on the recording, play the video, then trim the excess in the editor.
Additional Methods: Apps and Screen Recording
Sometimes it's easier not to pull out the file itself, but just record what's happening on the screen. On a computer, it is convenient to use OBS Studio or the built-in Xbox Game Bar in Windows: start recording, turn on the video on Facebook and save the finished video. Android and iOS smartphones have their own screen recording — you can add it to the "curtain" of quick settings and turn it on before watching a video.
This method is appropriate when online services do not work, videos are played only in the application, or we are talking about private videos that the owner has allowed to save for personal viewing or educational notes. The downside is that the file is larger, and the quality depends on the recording settings and audio volume.
Common problems and tips
A common situation is that the video is not downloaded at all. Usually, this means that the video is not public: it is available only to friends, in a closed group or with a limited audience, so services simply "do not see" it.
Once again about security: enter your Facebook login and password only in the official applications and on the real platform website. Third-party services do not need this data — they just need a regular link to the video. Don't give your password to the first site that promises "fast downloads" — then you'll have to run around and change access.
The most convenient way to save files is in MP4: the format can be opened on almost any device. If the service "freezes", slows down or does not work in your region, just use another one. You can also open the video in a different browser or (if appropriate) turn on the VPN.
And an important little thing that is often forgotten: copyright has not gone anywhere. It is undesirable to use other people's videos without permission, especially for republication or advertising. It's better to keep not only the video, but also a little respect for the authors.
FAQ
How to download Facebook videos without software?
The easiest way is an online service: copy the link to the video on Facebook, paste it on the download site and save the MP4 to your device.
Can I download videos from a private page or from a private group?
Such videos are limited by privacy settings. Even if there are technical ways to save, it is more correct to ask the author for the file, rather than bypass the restrictions.
What is the best format for saving?
The best option is MP4: it opens without problems on phones, laptops and TVs without additional players and codecs.
Why can't I open a file?
The file may not have been downloaded, corrupted during downloading, or not supported by your player. Try downloading the video and/or opening it with another player.
How do I download videos to my phone?
Usually, it is enough to copy the link to the video, paste it into the download service and save the file to your phone's memory. If it's inconvenient, use the app or just record the screen.
There are many ways to save Facebook videos. On a computer, download sites, browser extensions, and DevTools help. On your phone, you can find services, apps, and built-in screen recording. The main thing is to observe basic security: do not enter a password on third-party sites and remember about copyright.
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