How to Download Facebook Videos (Free, HD MP4)
Facebook makes it hard to save videos, even ones you posted yourself. Whether you're archiving your own uploads, keeping a copy of a video you have rights to, or saving a public clip for offline viewing, a downloader gets you an HD MP4. This guide shows how to download Facebook videos for free, and the rules that keep it responsible.
📘 Try the Video Downloader now — freeOpen →Saving an offline copy protects your own content from loss, lets you repurpose it elsewhere, and makes public, permitted videos available without a connection. Choosing the HD option keeps the picture sharp for viewing or editing.
Respect ownership and privacy
Download your own videos freely — they're yours. For anyone else's content, you need permission, and you should credit the creator. Re-uploading someone's video as your own is a copyright violation and against Facebook's terms.
Private videos and content from private groups are off-limits without the owner's consent. Stick to public content you own or are clearly allowed to use.
Getting the right link and quality
Copy the video's link from Facebook's share or timestamp options, then paste it into the downloader. Pick the HD MP4 for the best quality; choose a lower resolution only if you need a smaller file.
If you only need the sound, you can extract MP3 audio instead of the full video.
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Common mistakes to avoid
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Frequently asked questions
Can I download my own Facebook videos?
Yes — you own them, so saving an HD copy to archive or reuse is fair use of your own content.
Can I download other people's videos?
Only with permission and credit. Re-uploading someone's video as your own breaches copyright and Facebook's terms.
Can I download private videos?
No — private videos and private-group content are off-limits without the owner's consent.
Can I get HD quality?
Yes — choose the HD MP4 option for the best available quality.
Is it free?
Yes, within a generous free allowance.
Downloading Facebook videos as HD MP4 is straightforward and free — just keep it responsible. Save your own uploads or permitted content for personal, offline use, choose HD for quality, and respect ownership and privacy.