How to Download Facebook Videos and Reels in 2025

Facebook has been one of the most popular social media platforms in the world for over a decade, and in 2025 it still has billions of active users sharing videos every single day. From funny clips and travel Reels to news coverage and live event recordings, Facebook is packed with video content worth saving. The problem is that Facebook does not make it easy to download videos to your device. There is no official download button, and the options that exist inside the app are limited and often not obvious to find.

In this guide we are going to walk through everything you need to know about downloading Facebook videos and Reels in 2025. We will cover how to get the video link, how to use a free downloader, what works on iPhone versus Android, and what kinds of videos you can and cannot download. By the end, downloading any Facebook video will take you less than a minute.

Why Facebook Does Not Have a Download Button

Facebook's decision to not include a visible download button is deliberate. Like most social media platforms, Facebook wants you to consume content inside the app rather than saving it and watching it elsewhere. When you watch a video on Facebook, the platform can show you ads, track your engagement and keep you in the app longer. If you saved the video and watched it offline, Facebook would lose that opportunity.

There is also a copyright consideration. A lot of the video content on Facebook is not original to the person who posted it. Music, clips from movies, sports highlights and news footage are frequently shared on Facebook without the permission of the original rights holders. Providing an easy download button would make Facebook more directly responsible for facilitating copyright infringement, which is a legal risk the company prefers to avoid.

For you as a user who just wants to save a recipe video or a funny clip your friend posted, none of that matters. You just want the video on your phone. Thankfully, there is a simple and completely free way to do it.

How to Download Facebook Videos with VidGet

VidGet is a free online tool that lets you download Facebook videos and Reels in HD quality without any registration or software installation. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.

Step 1: Find the Facebook Video Link

Open Facebook and navigate to the video or Reel you want to download. On the Facebook mobile app, tap the three dots icon in the top right corner of the post. A menu will appear with various options. Look for "Copy link" and tap it. The link is now copied to your clipboard.

If you are using Facebook on a desktop browser, right-click on the video and look for "Show video URL" or simply go to the post page and copy the URL from your browser's address bar. Facebook video URLs typically look like facebook.com/watch/?v=XXXXXXXXXX or facebook.com/reel/XXXXXXXXXX for Reels.

One thing to note is that the link needs to be from a public video or a video you have permission to view. If the post is set to friends only or private, the video cannot be downloaded with any external tool.

Step 2: Open VidGet

Open a browser on your phone or computer and go to vidget.pages.dev. You will see the main VidGet page with a large input field at the top. This is where you will paste the Facebook link.

Step 3: Paste the Link and Choose Quality

Paste the Facebook link into the input field by long-pressing and selecting paste on mobile or pressing Ctrl+V on desktop. Then click the download button. VidGet will process the link and show you the available quality options in a few seconds. Choose your preferred quality, usually 720p or 1080p HD, and click the download button next to it.

The video will start downloading directly to your device. On Android it goes to your Downloads folder. On iPhone it may open in the browser or go to your Files app, from where you can save it to your Photos.

Downloading Facebook Reels

Facebook Reels are short vertical videos that Facebook introduced to compete with TikTok and Instagram Reels. They have become extremely popular and the platform is full of entertaining and useful Reels covering every topic imaginable. Downloading Facebook Reels works exactly the same way as downloading regular Facebook videos.

Go to the Reel you want to save, tap the three dots, copy the link, paste it into VidGet and download. Facebook Reel links look like facebook.com/reel/XXXXXXXXXX and VidGet handles them without any issues. The quality of Facebook Reels varies depending on what the original poster uploaded, but most Reels are available in at least 720p HD.

Does This Work on iPhone?

Yes, downloading Facebook videos on iPhone works with VidGet. Open Safari or Chrome on your iPhone, go to VidGet, paste the Facebook link and tap the download button. Safari on iPhone handles downloads differently from Android. When the download starts, you might see the video playing in the browser rather than saving to your device automatically.

If the video opens in the browser instead of downloading, press and hold on the video and look for the option to download or save it. Alternatively, you can tap the share button and select "Save to Files" to save the video to your Files app. From there you can move it to your Photos app if you want it in your camera roll.

Using Chrome on iPhone instead of Safari tends to make downloads a bit more straightforward since Chrome handles file downloads in a more familiar way. The video will go directly to your Downloads folder which you can access through the Files app.

Does This Work on Android?

Android makes downloading Facebook videos very easy. Open Chrome or any browser on your Android phone, go to VidGet, paste the Facebook link and tap download. The video file will download directly to your Downloads folder and you will get a notification when it is complete.

Once the download is done, you can find the video in your Downloads folder using your file manager app. If you want it to appear in your gallery app, you may need to move it from Downloads to your Pictures or Movies folder. On most Android phones, files in the Pictures or Movies folder will automatically appear in the gallery. On some phones you might need to refresh the gallery or wait a moment for it to detect the new file.

What Quality Can You Download Facebook Videos In?

Facebook videos are available in several quality levels depending on what was originally uploaded and how Facebook's compression algorithm treated the video. Most videos on Facebook are available in 360p, 480p and 720p. Some higher quality videos from verified pages or public figures may be available in 1080p Full HD.

VidGet shows you all available quality options for each video so you can choose the one that fits your needs. If storage space is a concern, 480p gives you a good balance between quality and file size. If you want the best possible quality and storage is not an issue, always go for the highest available option.

For Facebook Reels specifically, the quality tends to be a bit more consistent since Reels are a newer format that Facebook invested in with better infrastructure. Most Reels are available in at least 720p and many are available in 1080p.

Can You Download Facebook Live Videos?

Facebook Live videos that have ended and are saved as recordings on a public page or profile can be downloaded using VidGet. Once a live stream ends, Facebook converts it to a regular video post which can be accessed with a standard video link. Find the recording, copy the link and download it the same way you would any other Facebook video.

Live videos that are currently streaming cannot be downloaded until they have finished and been saved. Also, if the person who went live chose not to save the recording, the live video will no longer be accessible after the stream ends.

Why Some Facebook Videos Cannot Be Downloaded

There are a few reasons why a Facebook video might not be downloadable. The most common reason is that the video is private or set to friends only. VidGet can only access videos that are publicly visible without logging into Facebook. If you cannot see the video without being logged into a Facebook account, VidGet will not be able to download it either.

Another reason is that some Facebook pages use a different video hosting system that is not standard. While most Facebook videos work perfectly with VidGet, occasionally you will encounter a video that uses a non-standard format or hosting setup that prevents downloading.

If a video fails to download, try copying the link again directly from the Facebook post page rather than from the share menu. Sometimes the share menu generates a slightly different link format that can cause issues. The direct URL from the browser address bar tends to be more reliable.

Is It Legal to Download Facebook Videos?

The legality of downloading Facebook videos depends on how you use the downloaded content. For personal use, saving a Facebook video to watch offline or share privately with friends is generally considered acceptable in most countries. Facebook's own terms of service technically prohibit downloading content without permission, but personal offline viewing is not something Facebook actively pursues legally.

The situation becomes more complicated if you take someone else's video and use it commercially, claim it as your own, or redistribute it widely without crediting the original creator. Copyright law protects the creators of original video content, and using their work without permission in a commercial context is an infringement of those rights.

Always use downloaded Facebook videos responsibly. If you want to share a video you downloaded from Facebook on another platform, give credit to the original creator by tagging them or mentioning their name. Treat other people's creative work the way you would want your own work to be treated.

Alternatives to VidGet for Facebook Video Downloads

While VidGet is one of the simplest and most reliable options, there are a few other approaches worth mentioning. Some browser extensions are specifically designed for Facebook video downloading and work by detecting videos on the page and adding a download button. These can be convenient but come with the privacy considerations mentioned in our earlier guide about browser extensions.

There are also dedicated Facebook video downloader websites, though many of them are cluttered with ads and misleading buttons that can be confusing. VidGet's cleaner interface makes the process much more straightforward than most alternatives.

Tips for Saving Facebook Videos Efficiently

If you regularly save videos from Facebook, it helps to develop a consistent workflow. When you see a video you want to save, copy the link immediately and paste it into VidGet while you are still thinking about it. It takes less than a minute and saves you the frustration of trying to find the video again later.

Create organized folders on your device for different categories of saved videos. If you save a lot of cooking videos, have a folder for those. If you save news clips or travel videos, have separate folders for those too. Being organized from the start makes it much easier to find what you are looking for later.

Also keep in mind that Facebook sometimes removes videos from its platform due to copyright strikes, community guideline violations or the poster deleting them. If you see a video you really want to keep, saving it sooner rather than later is always a good idea.

Conclusion

Downloading Facebook videos and Reels in 2025 is straightforward when you use the right tool. VidGet makes the process as simple as copying a link and clicking a button. Whether you are on iPhone, Android or a desktop computer, you can have any public Facebook video saved to your device in HD quality within about 30 seconds.

Use downloaded videos responsibly, respect the work of the creators who made them, and enjoy watching your saved content offline whenever you want. Facebook's video library is enormous and full of genuinely useful and entertaining content worth keeping.