How to Download Videos from Facebook to Computer

After reading this article, you will learn three ways on how to download videos from Facebook to computer. In case you need it, the tip to save a video from Facebook to your mobile device is also provided.

Facebook is the largest social networking site in the world and one of the most widely used online social media. You can post texts, photos, videos, and more on the network as you like. With the development of rich media, there are more and more users who use videos for communication, recreation, education, or other purposes. Thus, it's not strange that, at one time or another, you may want to download a video from Facebook on Mac for your own use.

How Can You Download a Video from Facebook

Then how to download a video from Facebook to a computer? As we all know, there is no "Download" button available on Facebook that allows you to save a video to your computer. Luckily, there are proven ways that work to save Facebook videos to the computer successfully. Generally, you have three choices to download videos from Facebook to your computer, including using a reliable Facebook video downloader app, online video downloader, or browser extension.

How to Download a Video from Facebook to Computer in 4 Ways

Although all four methods will help you download Facebook videos using the video URL, each requires different preparations and works differently. Two of them need you to download the video downloader or extension, while one of them is online but will trouble you with ads or other unwanted issues. And the last one requires a complex step. Choose the one you like best to save the Facebook video you like to your computer within minutes.

Method 1. Download Videos from Facebook to Computer with a Facebook Video Downloader

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EaseUS Video Downloader, known as a versatile video downloader for Windows and Mac, will help you download videos from sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, and more to your computer. It supports videos in various qualities, including 8K/4K/FHD/HD and allows you to download videos in bulk. This is great if you like watching high-quality videos. Other than video downloading, it also enables you to:

• Download online audio via URL
• Download YouTube videos to MP3 directly
• Convert local videos to MP3
• Download live videos from Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and more sites

If you need to get online video or audio files often, using such a Facebook video downloader will fulfill your needs well.

Unlike downloading YouTube videos in which you can copy the video URL directly from the address bar, you need to click "Show video URL" to obtain the URL of a Facebook video. Here are the details:

Step 1. Go to Facebook and log in with your account.

Step 2. Find and right-click the Facebook video you want to download and click "Show video URL".

Step 3. Copy the URL.

Now you are only three steps away from getting the video onto your computer.

To download a video from Facebook to a computer:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Video Downloader, go to "Downloader," and click "Add URLs."

Step 2. Paste the URL of the Facebook video into the box and click "Confirm."

Step 3. Select a format and quality you prefer and click "Download" to start downloading the Facebook video to your computer.

Step 4. Wait for the downloading process to finish and then click "Open" to check the Facebook video.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this guide is for personal fair use. EaseUS is in no way collaborated or affiliated with Facebook and will never approve any copyright infringement action. The use of the downloaded information is solely at your own risk.

Now you have downloaded the video you like from Facebook to your computer, you can edit the video, convert the video to audio, or do any other things you like. You can apply the same steps to download YouTube videos to Mac if necessary.

Method 2. Save a Video from Facebook to Computer with Online Service

Don't want to download and install any software? If so, you may prefer to download videos from Facebook to computer using an online video downloader. With the online service, you can save the video via a web browser like Google Chrome without downloading any app. There are many online video downloaders and it's common that you will encounter some unexpected issues while using these tools. For example, you may be redirected to another shopping site, be troubled by an ad that keeps popping up, and more.

After some searches and trials, I recommend you try Getfvid, an online Facebook video downloader that will help you download videos from Facebook. It won't redirect you to another website or present you with lots of ads. Thus, I think it's the best among the online services I tried.

Follow the steps below to save a video from Facebook to your computer.

Step 1. Go to post with the video your want to download.

Step 2. Right-click on the video and select "Copy video URL at the current time."

Step 3. Go to getfvid.com.

Step 4. Paste the URL in the address bar and click the "Download" button.

Step 5. Select the quality of download you need.

Step 6. Finally, select an option to save the video from Facebook to your computer.

Step 7. Then, your video will be stored in the place you set.

Method 3. Save Facebook Videos to Computer with Browser Extension

Like downloading YouTube videos to a laptop, you can also save a video from Facebook to computer using a browser extension. By adding the video download extension to your browser, there will be a "Download" button available when you watch a video on Facebook. 

Similar to online video download services, there are many related extensions. The online tool GetFvid introduced above also provides a Facebook video download extension for you. But here I'd like to recommend a very convenient tool called Video Downloader for Facebook.

Here is how it works to save a video from Facebook to your computer:

Step 1. Search for Video Downloader for Facebook in Google and click the search result to enter Chrome Web Store.

Step 2. Download and install the extension to your browser and restart it.

Step 3. Go to Facebook and play the video you want to save to your computer.

Step 4. Hover over the video and you will see the "Download" button. Click it to save the Facebook video to your computer.

The video will be saved in its original format and quality. Thus, there are no other options for you to choose from.

Method 4. How to Download Facebook Videos Directly to Your Computer

By following the steps below, you can directly save videos to your computer without using any app or service. But note that the steps will vary depending on the browser you're using. Here we take Chrome for example.

Step 1. Go to the post with the video you wish to download on your computer.

Step 2. Right-click on the video and select "Copy video URL at the current time."

Step 3. Paste the URL into your browser address bar. 

Step 4. Change the "www." to "m." and press enter.

Step 5. When you enter the video page, play it.

Step 6. Right-click it and choose "Developer Console."

Step 7. Inspect the video element using the icon at the top left of the developer console.

Step 8. Copy and paste the video URL that appears in the box to a new tab and press enter.

Step 9. Right-click on the video and choose "save video as."

Bonus Tips: How to Save a Video from Facebook to Phone

Some of you may also need to save a video from Facebook to your iPhone/iPad or Android device. You can save a video from Facebook to your computer first, and then transfer videos from computer to iPhone or copy the downloaded items to an Android device's internal storage.

If you don't want to use a computer, you can use a video downloader app or an online Facebook video downloader to save videos from Facebook to your device. Here I'd like to take an online tool as an example.

To save a video from Facebook to your phone:

Step 1. Open the Facebook app and play the video you want to save.

Step 2. Click the "Share" button and copy the video link.

Step 3. Open a browser on your phone and visit fbdown.net.

Step 4. Paste the video URL in the address bar and tap "Download".

Step 5. Choose the video quality and format you prefer and follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

The Bottom Line

Don't know which one to choose? For your information:

EaseUS Video Downloader is a comprehensive tool. In addition to Facebook, it also supports video download from other sites like Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Metacafe, and more. Besides, other than the video download feature, it is also applicable to download audio files and convert videos to MP3.

Getfvid is an online tool. With it, you can download videos from Facebook to a computer without installing any program. However, you can only get videos from Facebook with it. That means you will need to find another tool if you want to save videos from other sites.

Similar to Getfvid, the browser extension is only compatible with Facebook. You need to switch to another tool if you attempt to save a video from another site.

With the information in mind, now you can make a better choice for yourself. Apply one of them to start downloading the video you like from Facebook to your computer or phone immediately.