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Facebook Downloader

Download Facebook videos, Reels, and Stories online. Paste a public Facebook link and get available download options — save media to your device for offline viewing, archiving, or personal reference. Works on desktop and mobile, no login required.

NewTools Facebook Downloader lets you save Facebook videos, Reels, and Stories from public links. Paste a link and get available download options — free, no login, and works right in your browser.

No installation
Fast processing
Browser friendly
Privacy-aware

Features

Download Facebook videos from public links
Save Facebook Reels and Stories when publicly available
No Facebook login required — works from your browser
No software or browser extension needed
Works on desktop and mobile browsers
Free to use with no account required

How It Works

1

Copy the Facebook video URL

Open Facebook, find the video or Reel you want to download, and tap the share icon. Select 'Copy Link' to copy the URL to your clipboard. You can also copy the URL from your browser's address bar.

  • Works with standard Facebook videos and Reels
  • Only public videos and posts can be downloaded
2

Paste the link and start processing

Paste the copied Facebook URL into the input field above and click 'Download'. The tool sends your link to be processed and fetches the video in a few seconds.

  • The URL is sent securely to our processing server
  • Download links expire after 10 minutes for security
  • A 3-second cooldown prevents accidental duplicate requests
3

Preview and download the video

After processing, a result card shows the video thumbnail, title, and duration. Click the play button to preview the video, then click 'Download Best Quality' to save the MP4 to your device.

  • Videos are delivered at the best available quality the source provides
  • Your browser downloads the file directly from our delivery server

Common Use Cases

Save Videos for Offline Viewing

Download Facebook videos to watch without an internet connection. Ideal for flights, commuting, or areas with limited data save your favorite videos and watch them anytime, anywhere.

Archive Facebook Reels & Personal Videos

Keep a backup of Facebook Reels, personal uploads, or videos shared by pages you follow. A downloaded copy is yours to keep even if the original post is deleted or made private.

Reuse Content in Edits & Projects

Download Facebook videos in MP4 format to use as source material for compilations, reactions, remixes, or creative projects. The standard MP4 format imports easily into any video editor.

Tips & Best Practices

Only public videos can be downloaded

This tool works with public Facebook videos and Reels. Videos from private accounts, friends-only posts, or group-exclusive content cannot be downloaded Facebook's privacy settings are respected.

Copy the full Facebook URL

Make sure to copy the complete URL including 'facebook.com/...' or 'fb.watch/...' for the tool to work correctly. Partial or truncated links cannot be processed.

Download promptly links expire

The download link expires about 10 minutes after processing. Click 'Download Best Quality' right away to save your file. If the link expires, paste the URL again for a fresh download.

Facebook Downloader

How the Facebook Downloader works

Paste a public Facebook video, Reel, or Story link, and the tool fetches available download options. You can then save the media to your device for offline viewing or personal reference. Videos from private accounts or restricted pages may not be accessible.

Facebook Downloader vs Facebook Video Downloader HD

The Facebook Downloader covers videos, Reels, and Stories broadly. The Facebook Video Downloader HD focuses specifically on downloading public Facebook videos at the highest available quality. Both tools are free and require no login.

Tips for downloading Facebook videos

  • Use public video links for best results.
  • The tool returns the best quality available from the public source.
  • Downloaded videos are in MP4 format for broad compatibility.
  • Reels and Stories must be publicly accessible to download.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download a Facebook video?

Copy the public Facebook video URL, paste it into the input field, and click Download. NewTools checks the link and shows available download options when processing succeeds.

Do I need to log into Facebook to download?

No login is required. Paste the URL of a public Facebook video and the tool will try to download it. Private or restricted videos may not be accessible.

Can I download Facebook Reels and Stories?

Facebook Reels and public Stories are supported. Paste the Reel or Story link the same way you would a regular video link. Some stories may not be available if they have expired or are from private accounts.

What quality can I download Facebook videos in?

Video quality depends on the source resolution the uploader provided. The tool returns the best available quality from the public link. Output is typically MP4 format.

Why is my Facebook video link not working?

A link may fail if the video is private, removed, restricted, copied incorrectly, or temporarily unavailable. Make sure the video is publicly accessible and the URL is complete.

What is the difference between the Facebook Downloader and the Facebook Video Downloader HD?

The Facebook Downloader covers videos, Reels, and Stories from Facebook. The Facebook Video Downloader HD focuses specifically on downloading public Facebook videos in the highest available quality. Use whichever matches your task.