Eligible public Facebook Reels, Watch links, page or profile video URLs, supported fb.watch/... links, and supported public posts or permalinks that contain a video. Examples include facebook.com/reel/..., facebook.com/watch/?v=..., and facebook.com/PAGE/videos/....
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.
Link check
Links accepted by the Facebook downloader
Profiles or feeds without one specific video, private or friends-only posts, hidden-group content, removed videos, login-restricted pages, and sources that expose no compatible combined video file.
If the link fails
Open the exact video in a private or logged-out browser window, copy its complete link again, and retry. Some public-looking videos still require a login, restrict anonymous access, or expose no compatible combined file.
Video export limits
For a branded video export, the compatible source must be no larger than 512 MiB, no longer than 10 minutes, no more than 3,840 pixels on either side or 8.3 megapixels in total, and no faster than 120 frames per second. Source preparation and video processing each have a 10-minute execution limit.
A completed branded export is an H.264 MP4 with AAC audio when the source includes audio. Enable Remove watermark to keep an available compatible source video unchanged; direct source transfers are still limited to 512 MiB and 10 minutes.
Video items in a multi-item result are prepared in sequence, so later items can take longer. Processing-status links remain valid for up to 7 hours; each final media link expires 10 minutes after it is created.
Free to useNo sign-up required
Temporary exportOne link per file
Available MP4
Source-dependent output
Faster from the address bar
Shortcut: Generate a download link directly from the URL bar!
Already viewing an eligible public video? Replace the platform hostname with its Getchify shortcut and leave the rest of the URL unchanged. Getchify opens this downloader, fills the original link, and starts checking it automatically.
1. Original URL
https://www.facebook.com/reel/12345678902. Add Getchify
https://facebook.getchify.com/reel/1234567890Change only the website name: remove www. and add .getchify after the platform name.
The same public-link, supported-format, permission, and copyright rules still apply.
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Media found
These download links are temporary. Resolve the post again after they expire.
Three simple steps
How to download a Facebook video
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Copy the video link from Facebook
Open an eligible public Facebook video, Reel, or Watch post. Select Share, then copy its link.
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Paste the URL into Getchify
Paste the copied public URL above and select Download to retrieve an available MP4 file.
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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
- Copy an eligible public video link in Facebook.
- Open Safari, paste the link above, and select Download.
- Use the generated MP4 link, then find the file in Safari Downloads or the Files app.
Android devices
- Copy the public video link from Facebook.
- Open Chrome or another browser, paste the URL, and select Download.
- Open the generated MP4 link and check your Downloads folder or notifications.
Windows and Mac
- Copy the public Facebook video URL.
- Paste it into Getchify in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
- 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 may process video to add its brand mark, but it does not artificially upscale or create a higher-resolution version.
Direct answer
Does Getchify offer 4K Facebook video downloads? The tool can create an export only when an available compatible combined source exists. It does not create a higher-resolution version when Facebook does not make one available.
Available video export
When a compatible combined MP4 source is available, Getchify uses it to create the temporary video export. 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 combined-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
Public links, private content, and ownership
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.