How to Download Private Facebook Videos (What's Possible)
Updated 2026-09-10
People often ask how to download "private" Facebook videos. It's important to be clear: truly private videos you don't have access to cannot — and should not — be downloaded. But there are cases that feel "private" where saving is perfectly fine. Here's the honest breakdown.
How to use?
Copy Link
Copy the link of the video or reel you want to download.
Paste Link
Paste the link into the box above and press Download.
Download Now
Choose the quality you want and save it to your device.
What you cannot do
You cannot bypass Facebook's privacy to access a video that isn't shared with you. Videos restricted to someone else's friends, or in a group you're not a member of, are off limits — and trying to bypass that would be against Facebook's rules and, potentially, the law.
What you CAN download
If a video is public, or it's in a group or page you already belong to and can view, then it's accessible to you and you can save your own copy. That's the normal, allowed case.
How to save a video you can access
Open the video, copy its link, and paste it into our free Facebook downloader. If the video is publicly accessible it will download in HD as an MP4.
Respect privacy
Only download content you own or have permission to save, and never re-share someone's private content. When in doubt, ask the person who posted it.
Frequently asked questions
Can you download a truly private Facebook video?
No. A video that isn't shared with you can't be downloaded, and bypassing privacy is against Facebook's rules.
What Facebook videos can I download?
Public videos, and videos in pages or groups you already have access to.
How do I save a public Facebook video?
Copy its link and paste it into a Facebook downloader to save the HD MP4.
Is it free?
Yes, downloading public videos is free with no signup.