Ever watched a video on Facebook that you wanted to save for later?
While Facebook doesn’t allow direct downloading, there are a few easy ways to save videos to watch later — either within the app or directly on your device.
Here’s a quick guide on how to save a video from Facebook, covering both saving within Facebook and downloading videos.
Option 1: Save a Video on Facebook
If you want to save a video to watch later on Facebook without downloading it to your device, here’s how:
Steps:
- Find the Video You Want to Save: Scroll to the video you want to save in your feed or on a Facebook page.
- Click the Three Dots: In the top-right corner of the video post, tap the three dots (menu).
- Select ‘Save Video’: Tap Save Video from the menu. This will save the video to a Saved folder within Facebook.
How to Access Your Saved Videos:
- On Desktop: Go to the Saved section in the left-hand menu on the homepage.
- On Mobile: Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the bottom-right corner, then select Saved.
Your saved videos will be stored here, allowing you to watch them later without taking up space on your device.
Option 2: Download a Video From Facebook (Desktop)
If you’d like to download a Facebook video to your computer, follow these simple steps:
Steps:
- Open the Video: Right-click on the video you want to save and select Show video URL. Copy the URL.
- Use a Third-Party Downloader: Go to a reputable Facebook video downloader website, such as fbdown.net.
- Paste the Video URL: On the downloader website, paste the copied URL and click Download.
- Choose Video Quality: Select the video quality you prefer, then click Download. The video will be saved to your device.
Note: Make sure to use trustworthy websites and avoid giving out any personal information. Also, avoid downloading videos you don’t have permission to save.
Option 3: Download a Video From Facebook (Mobile)
If you’re on a mobile device, you can use similar methods to download videos from Facebook.
Steps:
- Copy the Video URL: Open the Facebook app, tap Share on the video, then Copy Link.
- Use a Third-Party App or Browser: Open a trusted Facebook video downloader in your browser or use a safe app from your device’s app store.
- Paste the Link and Download: Paste the copied URL and download the video to your device.
Always use reputable sources for video downloading apps or websites, as some may require permissions or show ads.
Is It Legal to Download Facebook Videos?
Before downloading, make sure you have the creator’s permission.
Downloading videos for personal use is generally fine, but reposting without permission or using copyrighted material commercially may violate Facebook’s terms and intellectual property laws.
Final Thoughts
The bottom line is that saving a video from Facebook is easy!
You can either use Facebook’s Save Video feature for quick access within the app or try safe download methods if you need the video offline.
