Facebook doesn't make it easy to download videos. The platform intentionally hides download options to keep users on their app. But with DownloadEra, saving any public Facebook video to your phone takes less than 30 seconds β no app installation needed.
How to Get a Facebook Video URL
Before you can download, you need the video's direct link. Here's how to get it:
On Mobile (iPhone / Android):
- Open the Facebook app and find the video you want.
- Tap the three-dot menu (β―) in the top-right corner of the post.
- Select 'Copy link'.
On Desktop:
- Click the three-dot menu on the post.
- Select 'Copy link to post'.
- Alternatively, click on the video to open it and copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
Step-by-Step: Download Facebook Video with DownloadEra
- Copy the Facebook video link (see instructions above).
- Open your browser and go to DownloadEra.com.
- Paste the link into the search bar.
- Tap 'Download' and wait for the quality options to load.
- Select HD (1080p) or SD (480p) quality.
- Tap the download button β the video saves to your device.
On iPhone, downloaded videos may save to the Files app first. Open Files > Downloads, tap the video, then use 'Save to Photos' to move it to your camera roll.
What Types of Facebook Videos Can I Download?
- Public video posts from personal profiles
- Facebook Page videos
- Facebook Reels
- Videos shared in public groups
- Facebook Watch videos (publicly available)
Why Can't I Download Facebook Videos Directly?
Facebook doesn't offer a native download button for most videos. This is a deliberate platform design choice to maximize time spent in-app. Screen recording is an alternative but results in low quality and sometimes captures UI overlays.
Troubleshooting
The video won't download
If a video fails to download, it may come from a private account, a closed group, or a live stream recording with access restrictions. Only publicly available videos can be downloaded by third-party tools.
The video downloaded as a .webm file
Some Facebook videos are encoded in WebM format. This plays on most modern devices, and you can convert it to MP4 using any free online video converter if needed.
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