Facebook video links come from feeds, Pages, Watch, and Reels, but the download process is the same. FbDown is a free Facebook video downloader online: it reads the public post URL, finds the qualities Facebook exposes, and lets you save an available MP4 or WebM file without installing an app or browser extension. FbDown does not add a watermark to the downloaded video.
How to download public Facebook videos, Watch posts, and Reels
- Copy the complete video link. Open the public video, use the three-dot menu or Share button, and choose Copy link. If Facebook gives you an fb.watch short link, you can paste it directly; FbDown follows it to the public video.
- Open the FbDown downloader. Follow the link above, paste the URL into the input, and select Analyze video.
- Choose a format and quality. Select MP4 for broad compatibility or WebM when preferred, then choose Best available or a listed resolution.
- Download the file. Select Download now and keep the browser open while the preparation and transfer progress finishes.
Choosing the best Facebook video quality
Facebook may offer SD and HD versions depending on the original upload. Choose Best available for the highest combined stream or select a specific resolution displayed after analysis.
Quality labels describe the height of the available video stream. A larger number can provide more detail, but it also creates a larger file and takes longer to download. For phones and everyday offline viewing, 720p is often a practical balance. Choose 1080p when it is offered and the extra detail matters.
Why might a Facebook download fail?
Videos shared only with friends, inside private groups, or behind a login cannot be accessed. Confirm that the post opens in a private browser window without signing in before trying again.
Start by opening the link in a private browser window. If it cannot play without signing in, a public downloader cannot access it either. Also check that you copied the individual post rather than a profile, feed, channel, search result, or collection page.
Supported formats and devices
FbDown currently offers video downloads in MP4 and WebM. MP4 generally plays on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, smart TVs, and most editing applications. WebM is an efficient open format supported by modern browsers and many desktop players. The downloader runs in the browser, so there is no separate app or extension to install.
Download responsibly
Only download videos you created, public-domain media, or content you have explicit permission to save. A public link does not automatically grant permission to copy, republish, redistribute, or use a creator's work commercially. Respect copyright, privacy, the creator's wishes, and Facebook's terms.