Facebook Video Downloader Guide
Download videos from Facebook including posts, stories, reels, and watch videos. This comprehensive guide shows you how to save Facebook content to your device from public pages, groups, and profiles.
What You Can Download from Facebook
Public Posts
Download videos from public Facebook posts, whether from pages, profiles, or groups. Works with both regular posts and shared videos.
Facebook Reels
Save Facebook Reels - short-form vertical videos similar to Instagram Reels and TikTok. Download in the highest available quality.
Watch Videos
Download videos from Facebook Watch - longer-form content including shows, series, and creator videos.
Group Videos
Save videos from public Facebook groups. Note: Private group videos can only be downloaded if you're a member.
How to Download Facebook Videos
Find the Facebook Video
Navigate to the Facebook video you want to download. This can be from your news feed, a page, a profile, a group, or Facebook Watch.
Important: The video must be from a public post or a post you have access to. Private posts from accounts you don't follow cannot be downloaded.
Copy the Video URL
Get the link to the Facebook video:
On Desktop:
- • Click on the video to open it in full view
- • Copy the URL from your browser's address bar
- • Or right-click the video and select "Copy video URL"
On Mobile App:
- • Tap the three dots (...) on the post
- • Select "Copy link"
- • The video URL is now in your clipboard
Paste in MvDowloader
Visit MvDowloader.site, paste the Facebook URL into the input field, and click "Get Video". The system will automatically detect it's a Facebook video and process it.
Select Quality & Download
Choose your preferred quality from the available options. Facebook videos are typically available in SD and HD quality. Click download and the video will be saved to your device.
Tips for Downloading Facebook Videos
Live Videos
You can download Facebook Live videos after the stream has ended and been saved to the page. Active live streams cannot be downloaded.
Privacy Settings Matter
Only public videos or videos from posts you can access can be downloaded. If you can't view a video on Facebook, you can't download it.
Page vs Profile Videos
Videos from public pages are easier to download. Personal profile videos may have stricter privacy settings.
Shared Videos
If someone shared a video on their timeline, you may need to access the original post for the best quality download.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
"Content not available" or "Video is private"
The video is from a private account, private group, or has restricted privacy settings. Make sure you can view the video on Facebook before attempting to download.
URL not recognized
Make sure you're using the complete Facebook video URL. It should contain "facebook.com" or "fb.watch". Shortened URLs may not always work - try using the full URL instead.
Video deleted or removed
If the video has been deleted by the uploader or removed by Facebook for policy violations, it cannot be downloaded. Verify the video still exists on Facebook.
Respect Facebook Content Creators
When downloading videos from Facebook:
- • Only download for personal, non-commercial use
- • Don't repost downloaded videos without permission
- • Always credit the original creator
- • Respect Facebook's Terms of Service and Community Standards
- • Be aware of copyright - many videos contain copyrighted content