How to download Facebook videos (and stories too)
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You are browsing the social network created by Mark Zuckerberg and suddenly you see a video so good that you want to send it to that special person. The good news is that there are several options for you to download videos from Facebook, either by PC with Windows, mac, Smartphone Android ou iPhone (iOS). Get to know each one of them right now.
Download videos in browser
There are several that allow you to download videos from Facebook on your PC, Android or Mac. The step-by-step guide only requires you to copy the link and paste it into the address bar to have the file saved where you want. To start this tutorial, we will talk about FBDOWN.NET. Follow the screenshots:
Step 01: access your Facebook profile and copy the link of the video you want to download. To do this, start by clicking on Share.
Step 02: in the new window, click on Copy link. If you are on a computer, you can also copy the video link by hovering over it and pressing the right mouse button.
Step 03: access the FBDOWN.NET official website and paste the video link you just copied.
Step 04: click the button Download and wait for the content to load.
Step 05: On the next page, there are two options: you can download the video in normal quality or download it in higher quality. Just click on one of the options. Here, we will choose to download the video in HD quality.
Step 06: regardless of where you click, a page with the video will open in a new window. Now, just click on the three dots next to the video duration and click on the button Download.
The video will start downloading immediately. Other sites that download videos from Facebook include:
Download Facebook videos on mobile
On android
already talking about the Android, there are many applications in Play Store, but only a few of them actually work. We will teach you how to use the fastvid Video Downloader For Facebook. See screenshots.
Step 01: install the app for free on Google Play Store.
Step 02: access the application Facebook and copy the link of the video you want to download. On Android, just tap the Share button and then drag the options until they appear “Copy link”. Here:
Step 03: back to the application installed in the first step, scroll through the screens to the end and click on READY.
Step 04: You can even choose to log in to your account Facebook, but this is not required to download the videos. That said, tap URL , as indicated below.
Step 05: now, just tap the button STRAIN for the link to be pasted and analyzed.
Step 06: after a brief reading, simply select the quality you want the video to be downloaded in. We always recommend choosing the highest quality, which in this case is HD (acronym for High Definition or High Definition).
The file will be downloaded immediately and you can send it wherever you want: repost on Instagram, send it to someone or a group on WhatsApp, and more.
Other options to download Facebook videos for Android are:
On iOS
On the iPhone and iPad, the apps are more limited and we even recommend that you use the online options mentioned at the beginning of the text, but there are apps that can also be a helping hand during the rush of everyday life. Let's talk about FbSaver+.
Step 01: install the FbSaver+ app free of charge at App Store. After touching the button Providing, authorize the installation on your iPhone.
Step 02: You will need to authorize the app to track your activity on other apps. Basically, this will be done so that it automatically detects when a Facebook link is copied. If you agree, tap Allow.
Step 03: No Facebook, copy the link of the video you want to download.
Step 04: open the newly installed app and paste the link you just copied. Then tap the button Discover.
Step 05: Finally, you will need to give access to your storage for the video to be saved. Just click on Allow full access.
Step 06: a message to subscribe to the app's Pro plan is displayed, but simply click on Watch Ads for your video to be downloaded.
Your video will be downloaded shortly after and you can send it wherever you want.
Another good option for those who want to download videos is to use FBSaver, developed by another company, but which works in the same way.
Download Instagram Video on PC (Windows and Macs)
Now talking about software that can download videos to your PC with Windows e MacOS, there are several options that you can leave installed and use when needed. Let's look at the options.
4K Video Downloader Plus
The best thing about this Windows application is that it can also be a good tool for downloading videos from YouTube, Soundcloud, TikTok and more. Installation is free and usage is very simple. Check out the screenshots:
Step 01: download the application installation file from official website, when clicking on Get 4K Video Downloader Plus, highlighted in green.
Step 02: Open your File Explorer and double-click the setup file. Check that you agree to the terms and conditions and click Install.
Step 04: you will need to confirm the installation once again on the system. When finished, click on Start.
Step 05: now, back to Facebook. To download videos, copy the link of the post. You can do this by clicking on the Share, which then shows a shortcut to copy the video link. Here:
Step 06: copy the link in 4K Video Downloader+. Just press the button Paste link, highlighted in green.
Step 07: The video will be downloaded shortly and you can play it in the app.
And it is worth remembering that the files downloaded by 4K Video Downloader+ are automatically saved in a folder with the same name as the app, in the videos section of your computer. See:
OBS Studio
O OBS Studio is an application most used for live broadcasts on Twitch e YouTube, but it also has a tool that allows you to record your screen with sound, which is an option for those who want to download videos from Facebook. It can be used in Windows, MacOS e Linux. See how to use it in the screenshots below.
Step 01: access the OBS Studio official website and download the installation file by clicking on Download installer.
Step 02: In File Explorer, double-click the file that was just downloaded.
Confirm installation by pressing Yes.
Step 03: in the application window, click Next.
Step 04: The terms and conditions of use of the application will be displayed on the next screen. Click once more on Next.
Step 05: finally, confirm the installation by clicking on install. If you want to change the folder where the application will be installed, simply change it at this point. Your application will be installed shortly thereafter.
Step 06: now, access the Facebook and open the video you want to have saved in your gallery. Leave it paused at 00:00.
Step 07: as OBS Studio open, click the button Start recording. Here:
Step 08: then, just play the video. Make sure you don't have any other media running at the moment, as the audio will be picked up by the OBS Studio. When the video is over, simply go back to the app and click Stop Recording. Here:
All recordings made with the OBS Studio are saved in the folder Videos from your computer. The year and date in international format are saved in the name. See the example:
It is worth remembering that you need to make the cut to have the complete video, but this is easy to do, in applications like CapCut or even the Clipchamp, available natively in Windows 11.
Another way to record the screen on Windows ou MacOS is through the shortcuts available in the operating system itself. We have already explained how to do this in a special matter, be sure to check it out.
VideoDuke (macOS)
Closing the part of those who need to download videos on Facebook, let's talk about the best option for macOS: videoduke. The app requires a subscription, but the trial period allows users to download two videos at no cost. Let's take a step-by-step guide.
Step 01: download the installation file from official website videoduke, when clicking on Try For Free.
Step 02: back to Facebook, copy the address of the video you want to download.
Step 03: After pasting the link into the app, just wait for it to be recognized. Then, select the resolution you want to download the video in. You will see a preview of the video before downloading.
Step 05: now, just click on the button Download. The file will be saved in your gallery shortly after.
Download stories from facebook
Finally, we will learn how to download the Stories (Stories) from the social network created by Marz Zuckerberg. It is possible to do this, both via Android and via iOS.
Android
The application Download Facebook Stories, developed by the startup Kazzara I, allows everyone using Android to download Stories in a few seconds.
Step 01: Install the application on Google Play Store.
Step 02: now click on the icon Facebook Stories and then in Go to Facebook Stories.
Step 03: a window will be displayed at the top of the screen, for you to log in to your account. Facebook. Enter your username and password.
When you return to this screen, click Go to Facebook Stories for the social network interface to be displayed again.
Step 04: Now, just navigate to the profile you want to save the stories from. Once you find it, just click on the download button and the video will be saved to your gallery.
On iOS
Step 01: First, download the app from the App Store. Tap Providing and then confirm the installation.
Step 02: You will need to authorize the app to track your activity on other apps. Basically, this will be done so that it automatically detects when a Facebook link is copied. If you agree, tap Allow.
Step 03: On Facebook, copy the link of the Story you want to download.
To do this, simply tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen, then on Copy the link to this story.
Step 04: open the newly installed app and paste the link you just copied. Then tap the button Discover.
Step 05: You will need to give access to your storage for the video to be saved. Just click on Allow full access.
Step 06: a message to subscribe to the app's Pro plan is displayed, but simply click on Watch Ads for your video to be downloaded.
Your video will be downloaded shortly after and you can send it wherever you want.
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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 02 / 06 / 2025.
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