Facebook's "Save" Isn't a Download

Facebook gives you no real way to keep a video. There's no download control, a right-click on the player gets you nowhere, and the "save video" option only bookmarks the post inside Facebook, which doesn't help once you're offline. Websites that claim to fetch Facebook videos tend to be full of redirects and pop-up ads.

Facebook Video Downloader removes those detours. After installing it you use Facebook the way you always do; every video player simply gains a download button. Press that button, decide between SD and HD, and the MP4 is saved on your computer.

Coverage Across Facebook

The button turns up wherever video plays:

• Live broadcasts, once they have ended and a replay exists
• Stories, photo and video alike, before the 24-hour window closes
• Reels, kept as MP4 at their original quality
• group videos, through the access your membership already gives you
• ordinary posts in the news feed, on pages and on profile timelines

Video sources and their quality variants come from the page data and GraphQL responses Facebook loads.

Saving Many Videos at Once

For people running a page or archiving a group, batch mode lines up several videos from a timeline, page or group and fetches them one after the other while showing progress. Downloads run sequentially rather than all together, which respects Facebook's rate limits and means you can step away and come back to finished files.

File names are generated for you from who posted the video and when. Post details such as captions, timestamps and source links can be kept alongside, which makes an archive easier to search later.

Getting Going

1. Add the extension to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave or Opera and activate it.
2. Browse as normal until you reach a video: a post, a Reel, a Story, a finished Live, or something in a group feed.
3. Press the button on its player and pick between SD and HD.
4. The MP4 goes to your downloads folder, named after the author and date of the post.

Privacy and Access Rules

Saving only works while you're signed in to Facebook and the video is one you can already watch. The extension works through your own signed-in session, so it can reach private groups you belong to and restricted pages you're allowed to see, but it does not bypass anyone's privacy settings. Processing happens locally in your browser, and nothing is uploaded anywhere.

Requirements and Exclusions

Supported browsers are Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave and Opera on Windows, macOS and Linux, and it is available worldwide. Quality is capped at what Facebook offers for each video, usually SD (360p to 480p) and HD (720p to 1080p), depending on the resolution of the original upload.

The extension can't help with:

• Safari or mobile browsers
• a live stream that is still broadcasting, at least until its replay is available
• DRM-protected material, such as Watch Together sessions or licensed shows on Facebook Watch
• groups or pages you have no access to
• Messenger video calls and media sent in private messages

What Each Permission Covers

• downloads: puts video and Story files on your device and runs the queue for batch exports from pages and groups.
• activeTab: spots video posts and adds download buttons only on the tab you're currently viewing.
• storage: keeps download history, quality preferences and settings in your browser between sessions.
• notifications: lets you know when a batch is done or when a download hits an error.
• scripting: extracts video addresses and the available quality variants from the GraphQL responses and page data Facebook loads.
• host_permissions: restricts access to facebook.com and the Facebook CDN domains needed to detect and fetch video.

FAQ

Where's the download button for a Facebook video, and how do I use it?

Once the extension is installed, open any Facebook video post. A button sits on the player; click it, pick SD or HD, and the video is stored on your computer as an MP4.

Are Reels and Stories included, or only regular posts?

Both are included. Reels download as standard MP4 files, and Stories, whether photo or video, can be saved before they expire after 24 hours.

Can I keep a copy of a Live broadcast once it's over?

Yes. After the broadcast has ended and Facebook makes a replay available, the extension finds its source and offers it just like any other video post.

Do videos posted inside Facebook groups work?

They do, as long as you're a member and can watch them. Group videos are handled the same way as videos on public pages and profiles.

Which resolutions can I expect from Facebook?

Whatever Facebook offers for that video, usually SD at 360p to 480p and HD at 720p to 1080p. The options depend on the resolution the video was uploaded in.

Is there a way to download several Facebook videos in one go?

Yes, through batch mode. Add videos to the queue from a profile timeline, a page or a group, and they download one after another with progress shown, so you can leave it running.

How will the saved files be named?

Automatically, from the poster's name and the posting date, which makes archived videos easy to identify. Captions and timestamps can be preserved with them too.

What about videos in private groups or restricted pages?

Because the extension uses your logged-in Facebook session, it can save videos from private groups you belong to and restricted pages you can view. It does not override anyone's privacy settings.

Which browsers is the Facebook extension available for?

You can use it in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave or Opera on a Windows, macOS or Linux computer. Safari and mobile browsers aren't supported at the moment.

Is this legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice. Laws vary by country and platform. For any legal question please consult a qualified legal professional.

We give you full control over download speeds because we believe users should decide how they use their software.

That said, here are a few widely accepted best practices for safe, responsible downloading:

• Only download content you created, own, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to access.

• Protect your personal data by respecting platform rules and rate limits with reasonable download speeds to avoid automated abuse systems putting your account at risk.

• Protect your privacy by using a reputable VPN for IP protection before initiating downloads — this is the VPN we recommend & use.