I spent money to have unlimited downloads because at the beginning I thought it was worth it, yes it took a bit looking and getting to the video but it did the job. Also, the search bar on “Liked Pages” doesn’t work, also kicks me out of the app. I’ve been trying to download a video five times and right when I hits 100% the app closes and no video. The app is lately having a lot of problems.
Many apps on iPhone and Android claim to help you download Facebook videos on your phone, but they tend to require clunky implementations, don’t always work as advertised (look at the reviews), and sometimes break when Facebook updates.įor example, here’s a 2-star review from one of these Facebook video downloader apps: Internet Explorer browser instructions for downloading Videos from Facebook.Firefox browser Facebook Videos Download Instructions.Google Chrome browser Steps for Downloading Facebook Videos.Edge browser Facebook Video Download Steps.
I used it to grab a movie trailer and the normal quality was a blocky 4.6MB file the HD was a gorgeous 27MB file. The site will parse all content for you and provide links to grab either the "Normal Quality" version (the same as you get with the steps above) or an "HD Quality" video. Paste in the Facebook URL you snagged by selecting Copy Link from the ellipsis menu. If the owner deletes the video, you won't have access to it anymore. But that's not for saving the video to your local storage-it only "saves" it on Facebook to a section of your account called "Saved Videos," where you can create collections to watch later. But there are other methods.įacebook provides a "Save Video" link in the ellipsis menu next to almost every video. Most of the tools that work for YouTube, Vimeo, and others also work with Facebook URLs.
If you have desktop software in place to download YouTube videos, such as 4K Video Downloader, try that. (If you only want a copy of the photos and video you personally uploaded, read How to Download Your Facebook Data.) And since we trust you, we're here to tell you how to download them. But if you're looking to secure a permanent copy of a clip you spotted on Facebook-something not your own-you probably have your reasons. Instead, they prefer you share a direct link or post it on your feed, where it'll continue to rack up those pre-roll ad dollars. Popular video sites often make it difficult (Opens in a new window) to download content, usually for copyright and revenue reasons. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.