How to Download Facebook Videos to PC or Mac (2025)

Facebook doesn't offer a built-in way to download videos to your computer. Whether it's a public video, a friend's post, or a saved Live recording, you need a third-party tool. Here's how to download any Facebook video to your PC or Mac quickly and for free.

What Can You Download From Facebook?

AvenorDownloader supports the following types of Facebook video content:

• Regular feed videos — videos posted to profiles, pages, or groups
• Facebook Reels — short vertical video content
• Facebook Live replays — recorded Live sessions that are still accessible
• Watch videos — content on Facebook Watch

Private messages and content from completely private accounts (that you cannot access) are not downloadable.

Step-by-Step: Download a Facebook Video

Step 1 — Copy the Facebook Video URL

Method A (desktop browser):

1. Open Facebook in your browser
2. Click on the video to open it
3. Click the three-dot menu (···) below the post
4. Select Copy link

Method B (direct URL):

1. Right-click on the video while it's playing
2. Select Show video URL or copy the page URL from the address bar

Facebook video URLs typically look like:

• https://www.facebook.com/username/videos/XXXXXXXXXX
• https://fb.watch/XXXXXXXXXX

Both formats work with AvenorDownloader.

Step 2 — Paste Into AvenorDownloader

Open AvenorDownloader on your Windows or Mac computer. Paste the Facebook URL into the input field and press Enter.

The app will fetch the video metadata — title, thumbnail, and available quality options (SD or HD).

Step 3 — Choose Quality and Download

Select your preferred quality:

• HD (720p or 1080p) — best quality, larger file
• SD (360p or 480p) — smaller file, lower quality

Click Download. The video is saved to your output folder in seconds.

Downloading Videos From Private Facebook Posts

If the video is in a friends-only post or a private group you're a member of, you can still download it using your Facebook session cookies:

1. Open Facebook in Chrome or Firefox and log in
2. Install a cookie export extension (e.g., Get cookies.txt LOCALLY)
3. Export cookies for facebook.com as a cookies.txt file
4. In AvenorDownloader: go to Settings → Cookies → load the file
5. Paste the private Facebook video URL — AvenorDownloader will use your session to access it

Never share your cookies file — it contains your session credentials.

Downloading Facebook Reels

Facebook Reels use the same URL format as regular posts. The process is identical:

1. Open the Reel on Facebook
2. Copy the URL
3. Paste into AvenorDownloader and download

Reels are typically available at 1080p vertical resolution.

Extracting Audio From Facebook Videos

To save just the audio from a Facebook video (e.g., a music performance or podcast clip):

1. Paste the Facebook URL into AvenorDownloader
2. Set the format to Audio Only → MP3
3. Choose bitrate (192 kbps is good for most content)
4. Click Download

Batch Downloading Facebook Videos

Queue multiple Facebook videos for download:

1. Copy the first URL and paste it into AvenorDownloader — it queues automatically
2. Repeat for each additional URL
3. Click Download All to process the entire queue

PRO users can run two downloads simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it legal to download Facebook videos?
Downloading Facebook videos for personal, private use is generally acceptable. Do not redistribute or monetize content you don't have rights to. Always respect copyright and Facebook's Terms of Service.

Why is HD quality not available for some Facebook videos?
HD availability depends on the original upload quality. Older videos or those uploaded from low-quality devices may only be available in SD (360p or 480p).

Can I download Facebook Live videos?
Yes, if the Live session has been saved and is accessible on the page. After a Live ends, Facebook typically makes a replay available for a limited time.

Does AvenorDownloader work for Facebook Watch?
Yes. Facebook Watch videos use standard Facebook URLs and are supported by yt-dlp.

Is there a daily download limit?
The free plan supports 10 downloads per day. PRO removes all limits and adds parallel downloading for batch saves.

Summary

Downloading Facebook videos to your PC or Mac takes three steps: copy the video URL, paste it into AvenorDownloader, and click Download. No browser extensions, no registration, and no quality compression.

Download AvenorDownloader free and save your first Facebook video today.