How to Download Facebook Videos in HD

Open the video, tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, right-click the video timestamp and copy the link address, or copy the URL of the watch page. Links like facebook.com/watch/?v=..., /reel/..., /videos/... and fb.watch short links all work.

Facebook often delivers HD video and audio as separate streams. We merge them into one MP4, so the file has sound. If the HD option is missing, the video was uploaded in standard definition.

Videos shared only with friends or inside private groups require you to be logged in, so they cannot be downloaded. We never ask for your Facebook password.

Use the Audio only tab for MP3 or M4A if you only need the sound of a video, for example a recorded talk.

Public video posts from pages and profiles, Watch videos, Reels and shared links are supported. Videos posted in private groups, or shared with friends only, require a login and are not available to anonymous tools. If you own such a video, you can download it from Facebook directly with your account.

If you copied a link from the Facebook app, it may open the app instead of the browser. Paste it into SaveDock anyway; the link itself is what matters.

Facebook stores many videos in both SD and HD. When both exist, both are listed with their sizes. HD video and audio are sometimes separate streams, which we merge so the final file has sound.

Older videos may only exist in standard definition, which is why the HD option is missing for some links.

If a link says unavailable, open it in a private browser window. If it plays without logging in, try again; if it asks you to log in, the video is not public. If Facebook is rate limiting, wait a minute.

Only save videos you are entitled to keep. Do not share downloaded videos of people without their consent, and follow Facebook terms and local privacy laws.

On iPhone, use Safari: paste the video link, choose a quality and tap Download; the file is saved to the Files app. On Android, use Chrome and find the file in Downloads. If you use the Facebook app, tap Share, then Copy link, and switch to your browser to paste it.

On a computer, copy the link from the address bar of the video page or from the Share menu, paste it into SaveDock and press Download.

Finished live broadcasts that were published as normal videos can be saved like any other public video. Very long videos take longer to prepare and produce larger files, so consider choosing a lower quality first. Live streams that are still running cannot be downloaded until they end.

If you manage a page or a profile, Facebook lets you download your own videos from your account. For public videos, a link-based downloader is a fast alternative. Keep a copy of important announcements, event recordings and tutorials so you never depend on a single platform.