How to download Facebook videos
- Step 1
Copy the link
Tap Share on the Reel, then Copy link. The link usually contains /reel/.
- Step 2
Paste it above
Paste the link in the box at the top of this page and press Download. FetchBolt finds the video and its formats.
- Step 3
Choose and save
Pick a quality and tap Download. The file saves to your device.
What you get
Vertical MP4 in HD with sound, plus an audio-only MP3.
Facebook Reels are short vertical videos, often cross-posted from Instagram. FetchBolt downloads them in the original quality.
If a Reel is shared from Instagram, pasting the Instagram link usually gives the best quality.
Save it on any device
iPhone and iPad
Open FetchBolt in Safari, paste the Facebook link and tap Download. The MP4 saves to Files → Downloads; tap it, then Share → Save Video to put it in Photos.
Android
Paste the link in Chrome or any browser and tap Download. The MP4 lands in Downloads and shows up in your gallery automatically.
Windows, Mac and Linux
Copy the link from the address bar or Share button and paste it above. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder in any browser, with nothing to install.
Troubleshooting and safety
The download doesn’t work. What can I do?
Check that the video plays for everyone: private posts, age-restricted content and anything that needs you to sign in can’t be downloaded, and FetchBolt tells you if a video was removed or is region-locked. Copy the link with the app’s Share button and paste it on its own. If Facebook is limiting traffic for a moment, wait a minute and try again. Large files take longer to prepare, and the button shows the progress while they do.
Is FetchBolt safe to use?
FetchBolt runs in your browser: no app, no extension and no sign-up, and it never asks for your Facebook password. Files are prepared on our servers only for as long as it takes to send them to you, then deleted, and we don’t keep a history of your links. The only buttons that download anything are the ones in the FetchBolt card, next to each quality.
Facebook Reels Downloader: frequently asked questions
Are Facebook Reels and Instagram Reels the same?
Many Reels are posted to both. Either link works; the Instagram one sometimes has higher quality.
Can I download Reels on my phone?
Yes. Copy the link in the Facebook app, paste it here in your browser and the video saves to your downloads.
Is FetchBolt free?
Yes. FetchBolt is free to use with no sign-up and no download limits for normal use. It’s supported by ads.
Do I need to install anything?
No. FetchBolt runs in your browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux.
Do you keep the videos I download?
No. Files are prepared on our servers only for as long as it takes to send them to you, then deleted. We don’t keep a history of your links.
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