Downloading Facebook videos doesn’t require rocket science
There is no drought of creativity on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. However, these services don't make it easy to download trendy videos on desktop and mobile. Did you come across an interesting video on Facebook? Instead of sharing a post link, download that Facebook video and share it on the web.
Millions of users upload videos on Facebook every day. While Facebook lets you save videos, they remain in the app, and you can't access them without an internet connection. Facebook doesn't offer a direct way to save videos for offline use, but you can use the tricks below to do so.
This guide will walk you through the steps to follow if you want to download a Facebook video from you computer's web browser as well as on the Facebook apps for Android and iOS.
Think twice before downloading any video on Facebook and don't use downloaded videos for commercial purposes. The practice may land you in legal trouble for using copyrighted content without the owner's consent.
Whether you use a Windows PC, a Mac, or a top Chromebook, it doesn't take more than a couple of minutes to download a Facebook video.
The default Google Chrome browser on Android phones lets you download Facebook videos without breaking a sweat. Let's check it in action.
Internet is the default browser on Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. It's a capable offering from the Korean giant with nifty tips and tricks. Here's how to use the Internet browser to download Facebook videos on Samsung phones.
If the trick above didn't work, use Google Chrome (check the steps above) to download Facebook videos on Samsung Galaxy phones. Samsung's Internet browser is available for other Android phones too. Use the link below to install and use Samsung's offering on your Android phone.
Unlike Android, there is no way to directly download a Facebook video from Safari, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge. You must use a third-party app like AnySave to download Facebook videos. Go through the steps below.
Before downloading your friend's private video from Facebook, ask for permission. The person may not want you to share videos outside the small group. Sometimes, the person may send you the video on an instant messaging app, letting you skip the trouble of downloading videos.
If a specific account is spamming your home feed with dozens of videos, mute it on Facebook for a better experience. You should also protect your Facebook account with two-factor authentication to keep prying eyes away. You can check our dedicated post to set up two-factor authentication on your Facebook account.
The HTC One M7 sparked Parth’s interest in the Android world. Since 2013, he has been following Android blogs and tech news. After completing his education in Mechanical Engineering in 2015, Parth went to Antwerp, Belgium, to pursue his interest in diamonds before moving to the famed diamond hub Surat, India. Parth’s tech breakthrough came in January 2019 when he joined GuidingTech as an evergreen features writer. After three years, he joined the growing Android Police team to write how-tos, explainers, editorials, listicles, and comparisons on Google services and smart home accessories. If you remove his mechanical keyboard, you will find him bowling or watching The Office.