How to download Facebook videos
- Step 1
Copy the link
Click Share under the video, then Copy link. In the app, tap Share, then Copy link. fb.watch links work too.
- 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
MP4 in HD and SD when available, and the audio as MP3.
Facebook usually offers an HD and an SD version of each video. Both are listed so you can choose quality or a smaller file.
Videos shared in private groups or with friends only can’t be reached, because FetchBolt does not sign in to Facebook.
- Pages, Watch and lives
- Public videos from Pages, public profiles and Watch download in HD when the uploader allowed it. Live videos can be saved once the broadcast has ended and the recording is published.
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 Video Downloader: frequently asked questions
Can I download videos from private groups?
No. Only videos that are visible to everyone without logging in are supported.
Does it work with Facebook live videos?
Once the live broadcast has ended and the replay is public, yes.
What does fb.watch mean?
It’s Facebook’s short link format. Paste it as it is and FetchBolt finds the video.
Can I save a Facebook video as MP3?
Yes. Switch to the Audio tab after pasting the link, or use the Facebook to MP3 page.
Can I download Facebook Reels?
Yes. Reels download in their vertical format; there’s also a dedicated Facebook Reels downloader page.
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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