- Facebook lacks a dedicated option to download videos from its platform but there are ways to get it done.
- The easiest way to download Facebook videos is by using “mbasic” in the URL when viewing a video.
- You can also use third party services like the SnapSave website and the Ahafast Android app to download Facebook videos easily.
Facebook needs no introduction. The social media website has millions of users, and among these users are thousands of creators who share their content for people to watch. There could be times when you might want to send the content to others by downloading it, but Facebook lacks an option to download content. Hence, here’s how to download a Facebook video easily on both your phone and PC.
How to Download a Facebook Video on Desktop
One of the best ways to download Facebook videos on PC was by replacing the “www” in the URL with “mbasic.” It was a lightweight version of Facebook made for older devices. However, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) phased mbasic out in October last year, citing security reasons. Therefore, the method no longer works. And now the easiest way to save videos from Facebook is by using third-party websites like Snapsave.
- Head over to the SnapSave.app website.
- Copy the video link from Facebook by clicking on the 3-dots icon and selecting Copy link .
- Once copied, paste the link in the text field.
- Now, click on Download . SnapSave will take some time to show you all possible video resolutions.
- Click on Download again. The video will start downloading.
If you often find yourself downloading Facebook videos, or for the fact media from any popular websites, Vividl is a fantastic open-source software you can use. It supports plenty of websites and is absolutely free.
How to Download a Facebook Video on Android and iPhone
Besides using a third party website, there are a couple of more ways to download Facebook videos on an Android device. Unfortunately, iPhone users will have to suffice with method 2 from the guide above to download videos from Facebook.
Method 1: Download Video Using Facebook Website
You can download a Facebook video directly from the browser on Android. This process is much safer than going to third-party websites, and is also much quicker.
- Open Facebook ( website ) a web browser on your phone and navigate to the video.
- Long-press on the video for more options and tap on Download video . The video should then start downloading.
- Once downloaded, you can find it in the Downloads directory of your Android device, using a File Manager or simply tap on Open when the download is successful.
Method 2: Download Facebook Video Using a Third Party App
There are many apps on the Play Store that can help you get the videos in a jiffy. One of them is ahafast. However, most of them have ads, so it will be annoying to get around without watching a couple of ads.
- Install ahafast video downloader from the Play Store ( website ).
- Now, open Facebook ( website ) and copy the video’s link by going to the 3-dots icon > Copy link .
- Launch the ahafast app on your phone and tap on the Home tab.
- Here, paste the copied link inside the text box and tap on Download .
- Then choose your preferred download option from SD Video Download and HD Video Download .
- The downloaded videos are saved in the “Downloader_For_Facebook” folder in your internal storage.
Abubakar covers Tech at Beebom, with his passion for technology tracing back to 2011 when he received a Dell Inspiron 5100 as a gift. He’s also a passionate advocate for the right-to-repair movement, believing in empowering users to maintain and extend the life of their devices. Outside the tech world, he enjoys watching anime and exploring his newfound enthusiasm for Japanese cars. In his free time, you’ll often find him immersed in Genshin Impact or researching his next gadget purchase. Before joining Beebom, he contributed to leading publications like Android Police, How-To Geek, and Fossbytes.
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