Facebook Downloader
Facebook guide
Facebook downloader details
Facebook media is often restricted by privacy, groups, login context, or page visibility. MediDown keeps the page honest by showing public metadata and download options only when they are safely exposed.
Best for
- Public page videos
- Creator-owned public posts
- Public thumbnails when exposed
- Simple checks before sharing with a team
Supported Facebook links
- facebook.com video links
- Public watch links
- Public page post links
- Public reel-style links when accessible
Download options
- Best available public video
- Preview thumbnail
- Video with audio when exposed
- Metadata preview for unsupported links
Helpful notes
- Friend-only, group-only, or login-required Facebook videos usually fail.
- If Facebook returns metadata but no media, the post is probably restricted.
- Use clear public page links rather than copied app-only links when possible.
How to use Facebook Downloader
- Copy the public or user-authorized media link from the source platform.
- Paste the link into the MediDown tool box on this page.
- Open the downloader, confirm your rights, and preview detected media.
- Choose a recommended download, exact format, image, thumbnail, subtitle, or ZIP option when available.
Supported formats
- Public video preview
- Best available video
- Thumbnail when exposed
- Audio when included
Public or user-authorized media only. Private, login-gated, DRM-protected, region-restricted, and policy-restricted content are not supported.
Download in the Best Available Quality
MediDown detects the highest available quality from the original public or user-authorized source. When available, users can download HD, Full HD, 2K, 4K, or 8K video, high-quality audio, original photos, thumbnails, subtitles, and multi-image ZIP files.
Available quality depends on the original upload and what each platform makes publicly available.
Limitations and safe use
MediDown does not promise that every link will work. Platforms can remove media, require login, limit public requests, change page structure, or restrict media access. That is normal for public media tooling, and the downloader is designed to show clear errors instead of implying restricted access is possible.
Public or user-authorized media only. Private, login-gated, DRM-protected, region-restricted, and policy-restricted content are not supported.
Common errors
- Many Facebook videos require login or app context.
- Private group, friend-only, and restricted videos are not supported.
- Some links expose metadata but not downloadable media.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download private Facebook videos?
No. MediDown does not access Facebook private, login-gated, or group-restricted videos.
Why does a Facebook link fail?
The post may be private, login-gated, removed, or restricted by Facebook.
Can I save my own public Facebook video?
Yes, when the public page exposes media that the backend can access.
Does MediDown show the highest available quality?
MediDown detects the highest available quality from the original public or user-authorized source. When available, users can download HD, Full HD, 2K, 4K, or 8K video, high-quality audio, original photos, thumbnails, subtitles, and multi-image ZIP files. Available quality depends on the original upload and what each platform makes publicly available.
Can I use this for private or login-gated content?
Public or user-authorized media only. Private, login-gated, DRM-protected, region-restricted, and policy-restricted content are not supported.
Why are some quality buttons missing?
MediDown only shows active quality choices when the source exposes matching public or user-authorized formats.
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Help & guides
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