How to Download Facebook Videos
Updated 2026-09-30
Downloading a video from Facebook is easier than you think. You don’t need an app, a browser extension, or your Facebook login — just a link and a few seconds. Here’s exactly how to do it on any device.
- 1Copy the Facebook video link
Open the video on Facebook, tap the ⋯ menu or Share button, and choose “Copy link”.
- 2Paste into VoomReel
Open VoomReel in your browser, paste the link into the download box, and tap Download.
- 3Save the video
The video is securely delivered to your device. On Android and desktop it saves as a file; on iPhone Safari saves it to Files ▸ Downloads, and Share → Save Video puts it in Photos.
Why can’t I download Facebook videos directly?
Facebook doesn’t provide a download button for most videos. The platform wants you to watch within the app, which means you need an external tool to save a copy. VoomReel lets you do exactly that from your browser.
What types of Facebook videos can I download?
Any public video on Facebook: videos in your feed, Facebook Watch content, Reels, and videos posted in public groups or pages. If you can see it without logging in, VoomReel can download it. Private or friends-only videos are not accessible.
Will the video be full quality?
VoomReel fetches the best quality version Facebook makes available. Most videos are saved in HD (up to 1080p). The video is securely delivered to your device without any re-encoding, so no quality is lost in the process.
Is it safe?
Yes. VoomReel never asks for your Facebook password, doesn’t store your videos, and runs over HTTPS. The video goes securely from Facebook to your device.
How the video actually reaches you
Facebook's servers don't allow a direct browser-to-Facebook download the way Instagram's do, so VoomReel briefly relays the file — your device asks VoomReel for the video, and VoomReel streams the bytes through from Facebook in real time as they arrive. Nothing is saved on VoomReel's side once the transfer finishes.
If a video won't download
This is almost always because the video is private, deleted, or from a removed account or Page — VoomReel can only fetch what Facebook serves to a logged-out visitor. Open the link in a fresh private/incognito tab first; if it doesn't play there either, the content genuinely isn't public.
Saving several videos
There's no bulk-download from a Page or profile — each download starts from a link you copy yourself. For a handful of videos, that's quick: copy, paste, download, repeat.
FAQ
Do I need the Facebook app to download?
No. You can copy a video link from the Facebook website too — no app needed.
Can I download Facebook Live videos?
If the live stream has ended and is available as a saved video on a public page, yes.
Is there a file-size limit?
Yes — downloads are capped at 2 GB per file as a safety limit. That covers any ordinary Facebook video comfortably; only something feature-length would ever approach it.
Does VoomReel work with Facebook Watch?
Yes. Facebook Watch videos are regular Facebook videos and download the same way.
Will the uploader know I downloaded their video?
No. Downloading a public video does not send any notification to the creator.
Is it okay to re-share a downloaded video?
For personal use, yes. If you re-share it further, credit whoever posted it, and get permission for any commercial use.