Facebook Saver
Download Facebook videos easily. High quality, free, and safe.
HD Quality Videos
Download public Facebook videos in 1080p, 2K, and 4K quality.
Watch Offline
Save to your device and watch anytime, anywhere without internet.
How to Download Facebook Videos
Download Facebook videos in HD and 4K quality for offline viewing.
Find the Video
Navigate to Facebook and find the video you want to download. Make sure the video is set to public visibility.
Get the Link
Click on the video to open it, then click the 'Share' button and select 'Copy link' to get the video URL.
Download HD Video
Paste the Facebook video link into SSDown, choose your preferred quality (HD, 2K, or 4K), and download instantly.
Facebook Download Tips
Get the best results when downloading Facebook videos.
Public Videos Only
SSDown can only download videos from public Facebook posts. Private or friends-only videos cannot be downloaded.
Choose Quality Wisely
Select the highest available quality for the best viewing experience. 4K videos are larger but offer superior clarity.
Live Videos
Live videos can be downloaded after the broadcast ends and is saved as a regular video post on Facebook.
Respect Copyright
Only download videos for personal use. Do not redistribute or use downloaded content commercially without permission.
Facebook Video Features
What you can download from Facebook.
HD & 4K Quality
Download Facebook videos in multiple quality options including 1080p HD, 2K, and 4K when available.
Regular Videos
Download standard Facebook videos from posts, pages, and groups in MP4 format.
Live Recordings
Download Facebook Live videos after the broadcast ends and is saved as a regular video.
Offline Viewing
Save videos to your device for offline viewing anytime, anywhere without internet connection.
Facebook Video Technology Explained
Understanding the DASH protocol and how Facebook manages massive scale video delivery.
DASH Streaming Protocol
Facebook utilizes DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) for most HD content. This protocol splits video and audio into separate tracks to adapt to fluctuating network speeds. Simple 'right-click save' methods fail because the browser only sees the manifests, not the full file. SSDown's engine identifies and merges these separate tracks into a unified MP4 container for offline playback.
Bitrate Cap & HD Delivery
To serve billions of users, Facebook caps the bitrate of standard videos. 'HD' on Facebook typically refers to 720p resolution, with 1080p reserved for specific 'Watch' content or gaming streams. Our tool analyzes the manifest file to extract the absolute highest bitrate stream available, ensuring you get the best possible quality that the source server offers.
Public Graph Data Access
Our system interacts strictly with the public Open Graph interface. When a video is shared with 'Public' privacy settings, its metadata and CDN URLs are accessible via standard HTML parsing. This creates a clear distinction between hacking (unauthorized access) and archiving (preserving publicly accessible data), ensuring our operations remain ethical and legal.
Private Group Security
Content within private Facebook Groups or personal profiles is protected by session-based authentication tokens that are tied to a specific user's login cookies. SSDown does not support bypassing these security measures. We believe that privacy settings should be respected, and therefore, we do not build tools to scrape or download non-public content.
Archiving for Research
Social media content is transient. A video available today might be deleted tomorrow due to platform policy changes or account suspensions. Digital archivists use tools like SSDown to preserve culturally significant content, news footage, or personal memories from the volatility of cloud platforms, ensuring that history is not lost to a 404 error.
Facebook FAQ
Help with downloading Facebook videos in HD and 4K.
Understanding Facebook Video Content
Facebook is one of the largest video platforms in the world, with billions of video views daily. From personal memories to professional content, understanding Facebook's video ecosystem helps you manage your downloads effectively.
Facebook Video Quality Options
Facebook supports video uploads up to 4K (3840x2160) resolution, though the platform often compresses videos during upload. When downloading, SSDown presents all available quality options. Typically, you'll find SD (360p-480p) and HD (720p-1080p) versions. For videos originally uploaded in 4K, a higher quality option may also be available. We recommend always selecting the highest available quality for the best offline viewing experience.
Facebook Live Videos
Facebook Live allows users to broadcast real-time video to their audience. Once a live broadcast ends, Facebook saves it as a regular video post. SSDown can download these saved live videos just like any other Facebook video. However, you cannot download an ongoing live stream — you must wait until the broadcast is complete and saved by the broadcaster.
Privacy Settings and Access
Facebook has granular privacy settings for video posts: Public, Friends, Friends of Friends, and Only Me. SSDown can only access videos that are set to "Public" visibility. Videos shared within private groups, friends-only posts, or restricted audiences cannot be downloaded through external tools. This is an important distinction — always check the privacy icon on the post before attempting to download.
Facebook Watch and Reels
Facebook Watch is the platform's dedicated video section, featuring both short and long-form content from creators and publishers. Facebook Reels, similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels, are short vertical videos up to 90 seconds. Both Watch videos and Reels can be downloaded through SSDown as long as they are publicly accessible. The download process is the same — simply copy the video URL and paste it into SSDown.