Facebook Video Downloader Guide

Learn how to save public Facebook videos for personal offline viewing using Social Mate.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Open the Facebook video in your browser or app.
  2. Tap Share and copy the video link.
  3. Paste the URL into Social Mate on the homepage.
  4. Click Download Video and save the file to your device.

Tips for best results

  • Use direct video post links, not profile URLs.
  • Public videos work best; private content cannot be downloaded.
  • Only download videos you own or have permission to save.

Limitations

  • Private or friends-only videos are not supported.
  • Live streams in progress may not download.
  • Removed or deleted videos cannot be recovered.

Responsible use

Only download videos you own, have permission to save, or that are clearly intended for personal offline viewing. Read our copyright guide and Terms of Service for full details.

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