Getchify
Public links only
Free online Facebook video downloader

Facebook Video
Downloader

Save eligible public Facebook videos, Reels, and Watch videos to your phone or computer. Paste a public link to get an available MP4 download without an account, app, or browser extension.

What is a Facebook video downloader? Getchify is a web tool that creates a temporary MP4 download link from an eligible public Facebook video URL. It does not request Facebook login credentials.

100% Free · No Sign-Up · Public Links Only · MP4 Download Videos · Reels · Watch
Free to useNo sign-up required
Direct downloadOne link per file
Available MP4 Direct combined source
Three simple steps

How to download a Facebook video

  1. 01

    Copy the video link from Facebook

    Open an eligible public Facebook video, Reel, or Watch post. Select Share, then copy its link.

  2. 02

    Paste the URL into Getchify

    Paste the copied public URL above and select Download to retrieve an available MP4 file.

  3. 03

    Download the available MP4

    Use the generated MP4 download link while it is active. Download links expire after 10 minutes.

Supported media

Supported media types on Facebook

Getchify processes eligible public Facebook video posts, Reels, and Watch links when an available direct combined video file can be retrieved.

Direct answer

Which Facebook formats can I download? Paste an eligible public Facebook video post, Reel, or Watch link. Private, friends-only, hidden-group, login-restricted, and unsupported source formats cannot be processed.

Public timeline videos

Use a direct link to an individual public video post from a profile, Page, or public group. General feeds and profile landing pages are not valid video links.

Facebook Reels

Paste an eligible public Reel URL. The downloader returns an available MP4 file when Facebook exposes a compatible direct combined source.

Facebook Watch videos

Watch links are supported when they point to one eligible public video. Copy the direct URL rather than a search, feed, or account page.

Any device

Download Facebook videos on any device

Use Getchify in a modern mobile or desktop browser. Your browser controls where the finished file is saved.

iPhone and iPad

  1. Copy an eligible public video link in Facebook.
  2. Open Safari, paste the link above, and select Download.
  3. Use the generated MP4 link, then find the file in Safari Downloads or the Files app.

Android devices

  1. Copy the public video link from Facebook.
  2. Open Chrome or another browser, paste the URL, and select Download.
  3. Open the generated MP4 link and check your Downloads folder or notifications.

Windows and Mac

  1. Copy the public Facebook video URL.
  2. Paste it into Getchify in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
  3. Select the generated MP4 download link and check your browser’s Downloads folder.
Source quality

Video resolution and quality standards

File quality depends on the source video Facebook makes available. Getchify does not transcode or artificially upscale a video.

Direct answer

Does Getchify offer 4K Facebook video downloads? The tool can only return an available direct combined source file. It does not create a higher-resolution version when Facebook does not make one available.

Available source file

When a compatible direct MP4 source is available, the download link points to that source. The tool does not present a manual HD or SD quality selector.

Facebook encoding boundaries

Facebook controls upload processing, compression, and the source formats it exposes. Some high-quality formats are split into separate audio and video tracks and are not available through this direct-file workflow.

Security and privacy

Security, privacy, and account protection

Use the tool without entering a Facebook password, registering an account, or installing a browser extension.

No login credentials required

Getchify only accepts public links. It does not ask for Facebook usernames, passwords, cookies, or access tokens.

Temporary download links

Resolved files are delivered through temporary same-origin download links. The upstream media URL is not shown in the browser.

Public links only

Getchify respects Facebook access controls. Content that requires a login, permission, group membership, or another access check cannot be processed.

Direct answer

Can I download a private Facebook video? No. Getchify processes public URLs only and does not download private, friends-only, hidden-group, or login-restricted content.

Check that a link is public

Open the copied URL in a private or logged-out browser window. If Facebook requires a login or permission, the video is not eligible for this tool.

Respect copyright and ownership

Downloading a file does not grant rights to it. Use only content you own or have permission to save, and respect applicable law, creator rights, and Facebook’s Terms.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common download errors

Most failures come from a restricted post, an incomplete URL, a removed video, or a Facebook source that does not expose a compatible direct combined file.

Link not recognized or invalid

Copy the URL again from the individual video, Reel, or Watch post. Confirm it opens publicly without a Facebook login. Do not paste a profile, feed, search, or group home-page link.

Download fails to start

Refresh the page, resolve the public link again, and use the new temporary download link. Check your browser’s download permissions and available storage.

Missing sound or an unavailable high-quality file

Facebook can publish video and audio as separate tracks. This tool returns direct combined sources only, so a compatible file may not be available for every public link.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download a public Facebook video?

Copy the link from an eligible public Facebook video, Reel, or Watch post. Paste it into Getchify, select Download, and use the generated MP4 link in your browser.

Can I download Facebook Reels and Watch videos?

Getchify accepts eligible public Facebook Reels, video posts, and Watch links when a direct combined video file is available.

Is this Facebook video downloader free and do I need an app?

Getchify is free to use for eligible public links and runs in a modern mobile or desktop browser. No account, browser extension, or software installation is required.

Can I download a private Facebook video?

No. Getchify processes public URLs only. It does not download private, friends-only, hidden-group, or login-restricted content.

Where does my downloaded Facebook video save?

Files save to your browser’s usual download location. On iPhone or iPad, check Safari Downloads or the Files app; on Android, Windows, and Mac, check the Downloads folder.

Final summary

Save eligible public Facebook videos

Copy a public Facebook video, Reel, or Watch link, paste it into Getchify, and download an available MP4 file to your phone, tablet, or computer. Use the service only for content you own or have permission to save.

Getchify is an independent utility and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by Meta Platforms, Inc. or Facebook.