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01 Copy the Facebook video URL
On Facebook, click the three-dot (⋯) menu on the video post and choose 'Copy link'. On mobile, tap Share → Copy Link. You can also open the video in full-screen view and copy the URL from your browser's address bar — the URL should contain 'facebook.com/watch' or include a video ID.
// tip If you're on Facebook Reels, tap the Share button and choose 'Copy Link' for the cleanest URL to use. -
02 Paste into rawlink and click GET
Open rawlink's Facebook downloader. Paste the video link into the input field and press GET. rawlink will contact Facebook's servers and retrieve all available quality options for the video.
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03 Choose HD or SD quality
rawlink shows the download options: HD (high definition, usually 720p or higher) and SD (standard definition, smaller file size). Choose HD for the best quality — recommended for saving to a computer or larger screen.
// tip SD is a good choice if you're on a slow connection or have limited storage — the quality is still watchable on mobile screens. -
04 Download the MP4 file
Click or tap the download button next to your chosen quality. Your browser saves the video as an MP4 file in your Downloads folder. The download speed depends on the video file size and your internet connection.
Can I Download Facebook Reels?
Yes. Facebook Reels are fully supported and download using the same process as regular Facebook video posts. Find the Reel on Facebook, tap the Share button and choose 'Copy Link', then paste it into rawlink. Facebook Reels typically download in 1080p vertical format (9:16 aspect ratio), the same as other short-form video platforms. Note that Facebook Reels created by other users can be saved for personal viewing — re-posting someone else's Reel without permission may violate copyright.
What About Private Facebook Videos?
rawlink can only download publicly accessible Facebook videos — content visible to anyone who visits Facebook without logging in. Videos posted to private groups, friends-only posts, or private Facebook profiles require a login to view and cannot be downloaded through rawlink. If you want to save your own Facebook videos (including private ones), Facebook offers a data download feature in your account settings under 'Your Facebook Information' → 'Download Your Information' that includes all your videos.
HD vs SD — What's the Difference for Facebook?
Facebook encodes all uploaded videos in multiple quality levels. HD is typically 720p (1280×720) or higher, while SD is usually 360p or 480p. The HD version is recommended if you're saving the video to watch on a TV or computer monitor, or if you want to keep an archive copy at the best available quality. SD is a better choice on slow internet connections (smaller file downloads faster) or if you only plan to watch on a smartphone screen where the quality difference is less noticeable. Not all Facebook videos have an HD version — older videos or those originally uploaded at low quality may only have SD.
Does It Work for Facebook Watch Videos?
Yes. Videos from the Facebook Watch section are fully supported. Facebook Watch hosts both original content from creators and videos shared to the platform. To download from Facebook Watch: open the video on facebook.com/watch, copy the URL from your browser's address bar, and paste it into rawlink. The same HD/SD quality options will be available. Facebook Live replays (completed live streams saved as videos) are also supported after the broadcast has ended and the video is saved to the creator's profile or page.
How to Save Facebook Videos to iPhone Camera Roll
After downloading a Facebook video through rawlink in your iPhone browser, the file is saved to your Downloads folder in the Files app. To save it to your Camera Roll: open the Files app → Downloads, tap the video file to play it, then tap the Share icon and choose 'Save Video'. The video will appear in your Photos app. If you're using Chrome on iPhone, downloaded videos appear in Chrome's Downloads list (tap the three-dot menu → Downloads) and can be shared to Photos from there. The video format is standard MP4 compatible with all iPhone video players.