Do you have problems with your Internet connection from time to time? Or you are simply not excited about the Facebook video interface? All this should not bother you, because there are simple and quick ways to download videos from the site. Subsequently, you can choose which program to view them in; and, importantly, do it offline.
Everyone knows how to download YouTube videos. It’s easy to do, and it doesn’t matter whether you are using Windows or Mac, whether you want to download one video or an entire playlist. But do you know how to get Facebook videos? If not, then by the end of the article the answer will be yes!
An important note is that Facebook videos may be restricted by privacy settings and are therefore not available for download. So, let’s have a look at tools that can help you with your task.
Downvids.net
Downloading Facebook videos with Downvids couldn’t be easier. Just paste the video URL in the desired line, select the quality and click “Download”.
To get the video you want quickly, right-click on the smaller button at the bottom and select “Save As.” You can also click on the video and watch it in your browser without being distracted by other Facebook categories and links.
If you do click the green button, you will be redirected to the iLivid Download Manager download page. This is a completely legal program, but you can download your video without it.
Also, Downvids uses a QR code. Scan it to view the video on your phone. In case you want to download videos directly from your mobile gadget, use the Downvid Android app.
- Pros: ease of use, the ability to watch videos on your phone.
- Cons: there are some buttons that are difficult to understand, especially if you’ve never done things like this before.
FacebookVideoz
FacebookVideoz also offers two ways to download: pasting a URL (you won’t have any problems with a long one) in the appropriate line on the website or adding the word “videoz” to the Facebook URL itself. Here, as in the previous case, you will have to remove the last letter in the word “https”, otherwise, this method will not work at all.
The ad-rich interface is nevertheless simple enough to understand and offers no fake buttons. You can watch the video right here or right-click on the download button and select “Save As”. Both of these methods (insert URL or add “videoz”) will direct you to the same place.
- Pros: no fake buttons, simple interface, both download methods work equally well.
- Cons: there are no additional properties such as QR code, insert, etc.
DownFacebook
This tool is specifically designed to enable you to download videos from Facebook. Again, all you need to do is insert a link to the video, but in this case it is better to use only the beginning of the URL. If you use the full version provided in the Facebook address bar, the interface will become too wide and you will not be able to use it. Your best bet is to take parts like this: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v= <number> or http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v= <number>.
It is possible to watch the video right here, as well as get links to download the video in the desired format, if available. A link to a standard quality file works fine. Moreover, it is possible to choose other quality options.
What else is included in this tool is the embed code. It can come in handy if you want to post a video on your website. The interface leaves much to be desired, but in general the site performs its main function properly.
Another way to use DownFacebook is to add in the URL before the word facebook “down” (for example, http://www.downfacebook.com/video/video.php?v= <number>). This option works fine and it is pretty easy to utilize it. In addition, you need to change the https in the URL to http, otherwise you will receive a warning about a possible error.
- Pros: works on Facebook, full screen preview.
- Cons: unsightly interface; possible problems with downloading HD versions; inability to use long URLs.
oDownloader
This Facebook to mp4 downloader is also a good choice. You have to find the link to the video you need, insert it, and download the file! Everything is pretty easy. Downloading takes several seconds, so you won’t have to wait.
- Pros: ease of use, nice interface, no ads.
- Cons: downloading in batches is not provided.
Conclusion
As you can see, nowadays it is pretty easy to cope with downloading videos from Facebook. So, choose the option you like most, and let’s start!