Paste a public facebook.com/watch/?v=… or fb.watch/… URL. SMDownloader resolves the video MP4 via /api/extract on our servers at the best quality Meta exposes for logged-out viewers — preview first, then save.
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Facebook downloader — videos and reels
Copy facebook link from Share → paste a public facebook.com or fb.watch URL. Pick the Video or Reels downloader below — or use the homepage paste field. Private groups and friends-only posts will not work.
Paste a link
Already have a public Facebook URL? Paste it on the homepage to preview and save.
Facebook download options
Saving a specific format? Each tool page has tailored steps and FAQs — same paste field on the homepage.
Paste a public facebook.com/reel/… URL from Share. SMDownloader resolves the reel MP4 via /api/extract on our servers at the best quality Meta exposes for logged-out viewers — preview first, then save.
Open Reels downloaderStories expire after 24 hours. Copy Share → Copy link while the story is live — if the URL is fb.watch or facebook.com/reel/, our Video or Reels tools may work. facebook.com/stories/ paths often fail on the paste field.
Open story downloader
Supported link formats
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=VIDEO_IDhttps://fb.watch/SHORTCODE/https://www.facebook.com/reel/REEL_IDhttps://www.facebook.com/PAGE/posts/POST_ID
What to expect
Group posts, Marketplace listings, and friends-only uploads are out of scope. Copy the link from Share → Copy link on a public Page or profile post.
Media types we handle on Facebook: Videos, Reels, Photos, GIFs.
Help
Need help copying the link?
Step-by-step guides for grabbing the exact post URL from your phone or browser — then paste it into the field above.
All Facebook copy guidesLimits
What links will not work
- Bypass private accounts, close-friends stories, or login-only posts.
- Bulk-scrape entire profiles, hashtags, or channels automatically.
- Promise universal no-watermark, 4K, or DRM-free output when the source does not expose it.
Common questions
fb.watch or facebook.com/watch — which should I paste?
Either. Share → Copy link may give you a short fb.watch URL or a full watch link. Both resolve to the same public video when the post is visible without logging in.
How do I copy a Facebook link on mobile?
Open the public post in the Facebook app, tap Share → Copy link, then paste here. Our mobile guide walks through iPhone and Android — fb.watch short links and facebook.com/reel/ URLs both work.
Where is the facebook reels downloader?
Use the Reels downloader in the format tools on this page. Paste a public facebook.com/reel/… link from Share → Copy link, preview the MP4, then save — the homepage paste field works too.
Can I download from a private group?
No. Only public Page posts, public profile uploads, and reels you can open without joining a group or signing in.
Friends-only or restricted posts?
No. If you must be friends with the poster or log in to see the upload, SMDownloader cannot fetch the file — same limits as viewing the post in an incognito browser tab.
Facebook reels vs long videos?
Reels copy as facebook.com/reel/… URLs — use the Reels downloader. Longer uploads often use watch/?v= or fb.watch — use the Video downloader. Paste whichever format Share provides.
Can I download Facebook Stories?
Use the Facebook Story downloader for live-save tips and honest URL limits. facebook.com/stories/ share paths often fail on the paste field — when Share copies fb.watch or /reel/ URLs instead, the Video or Reels tools may work.
How does SMDownloader fetch Facebook video?
You paste a public watch, reel, or Page post URL; our servers resolve it through /api/extract. You preview the MP4 in your browser, then save locally — no Facebook login on our site.
Facebook sets its own rules for sharing and reuse. See Meta Terms of Service. SMDownloader is not affiliated with Facebook.
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