Facebook videos saved on your device or computer allow you to enjoy your favorite videos offline or at a later time without having to visit social media sites. This wikiHow teaches you how to download and save Facebook videos directly from the site, and how to use third-party sites and apps to save Facebook videos to your iOS or Android device.
Step
Method 1 of 4: Saving Your Submitted Videos
Step 1. Sign in to Facebook and open the desired video
Videos uploaded to Facebook will be saved in Photos > Albums > Videos.
Step 2. Select the option to play ("Play") the video, then click "Options" which is below the video
Step 3. Click "Download SD" or "Download HD", depending on the video quality you want
SD is standard definition (standard definition), while HD is high definition (high definition) with a large file size. The video will start downloading to the web browser.
Follow the steps described in Method Two if you want to save a video that a friend sent if the download option is not available. This means that you are not the one who uploaded the video on your Facebook profile
Step 4. Open the Downloads folder as the default storage place on the computer
Now the video has been saved in the Downloads folder.
Method 2 of 4: Saving Friends Sent Videos
Step 1. Log into Facebook and open the video you want to save
Step 2. Select the option to play the video
The URL of the video in the address field will change to indicate that it is a Facebook video address.
Step 3. Replace "www" in the address field with "m"
The URL will be changed to the mobile version of the web page. The address will now read:
Step 4. Press “Enter” key
The page will refresh and the mobile version of the Facebook video will be displayed. By viewing the mobile version of the page, the HTML5 feature on Facebook will be enabled so you will have the option to save the video to your computer.
Step 5. Play the video again
Step 6. Right-click the video, then select "Save video as" or "Save target as"
Step 7. Select a location on the computer to save the video
Step 8. Click "Save"
The Facebook video will be downloaded and stored on the computer.
Method 3 of 4: Saving Videos with Mobile Apps
Step 1. Launch App Store or Google Play Store on iOS or Android device
The app store provides both paid and free third-party programs that you can use to save Facebook videos directly to your mobile device.
Step 2. Tap the search field, then enter keywords to search for apps that can save Facebook videos
Some examples of keywords that can be tried include "download facebook videos" or "facebook video downloader".
Step 3. Tap an app to find out its features and price
You can use the "Video Downloader for Facebook" application created by several third-party developers, such as Lambda Apps, XCS Technologies, and Linterna Apps.
Step 4. Choose the option to install or purchase the app
Some apps are available for free, while others have to be purchased for $0.99 or more.
Step 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app on your iOS or Android device
Step 6. Run the application
Run the app and save the Facebook video into the device by following the instructions given by the app.
Method 4 of 4: Saving Videos on iOS
Step 1. Launch the App Store on the iOS device
Step 2. Look for an application called "MyMedia File Manager" by Alexander Sludnikov
You can use this app to manage media files on your iOS device, including Facebook videos.
Step 3. Select the option to install MyMedia File Manager
You may need to sign in with your Apple ID and password first. When the installation is complete, the app will be saved in the app tray.
Step 4. Launch Facebook and open the desired video
Step 5. Select the option to play the video, then tap "Share"
Step 6. Tap on “Copy Link“
The video link will be saved on the clipboard.
Step 7. Launch MyMedia File Manager, then tap "Browser"
Step 8. Visit the SaveFrom website at
You can use this site to download and save media files from other sites.
Step 9. Long press the search field, then select "Paste Link"
Step 10. Tap on the arrow button next to the search field
The SaveFrom site will decode the link and bring up a list of download options.
Step 11. Tap on “Download the Video“
The video will be downloaded to your iOS device and displayed on the Media tab within MyMedia File Manager.
Step 12. Tap the “Media” tab, then tap the Facebook video
Step 13. Tap on “Save to Camera Roll“
Now the Facebook Video has been saved in the Camera Roll on the iOS device.
