Facebook Video Analyzer

For publicly accessible videos (Watch videos with public visibility), the tool attempts to extract a direct media URL that you can download. For most reels, private videos, and live recordings, Facebook does not expose public media URLs - the tool detects this and shows you the correct official method to save content you own.

Open the Facebook app on your phone, go to your profile, open a reel you shared, and check its menu for a distinct "Download reel" action. "Save reel" or "Save video" bookmarks content inside Facebook and is not a device download. If Download is unavailable, use Accounts Center > Your information and permissions > Export your information.

Use Facebook's official "Download Your Information" tool at facebook.com/dyi. Select "Videos" under the content categories, choose your date range and quality (High recommended), and request the download. Facebook prepares the archive and emails you a download link, usually within a few minutes to a few hours.

Facebook intentionally restricts direct access to video file URLs for most content types. When the tool finds metadata (title, thumbnail) but no direct media URL, it means Facebook did not expose a downloadable link in the page source - this is normal for reels, live videos, and most user-uploaded content. The official download methods (app save or facebook.com/dyi) are the correct path.

The tool supports all major Facebook video URL formats: facebook.com/watch/?v=ID (Watch videos), facebook.com/reel/ID (Reels), facebook.com/reels/ID (Reels alias), facebook.com/username/videos/ID (Page videos), fb.watch/CODE (short links), facebook.com/share/r/CODE and facebook.com/share/v/CODE (shared links), and mobile m.facebook.com URLs. Paste any of these and the tool identifies the type instantly.

Yes - if you are the host. After a live video ends, it stays on your profile as a regular video. Open Facebook, go to your profile or page, find the video, tap the three-dot menu, and select "Download video". For Page admins, you can also access it via Creator Studio. The facebook.com/dyi export also includes past live recordings.

A Facebook Reel (facebook.com/reel/ID) is a short vertical video, typically under 90 seconds, similar to Instagram Reels or TikTok. A Watch video (facebook.com/watch/?v=ID) is a traditional horizontal Facebook video hosted on the Watch tab. Reels and Watch videos have different URL structures, different download methods, and different visibility rules. This tool detects which type your URL is.

Yes. Facebook Page admins have two options: (1) Go to the video on the Page, click the three-dot menu, and select "Download video". (2) Use Page Settings -> Your Facebook Information -> Download Your Information to bulk-export all Page videos. The analyzer shows which type of content your URL points to so you know which method applies.

Yes - the tool is fully mobile-responsive. You can paste Facebook video URLs from the Facebook app, Chrome, or Safari on iOS and Android. The analysis results, download guidance, and any available media previews all work on mobile browsers.

Completely free, no account required. Paste your Facebook URL and get instant results. There is no sign-up, no watermark on downloads, and no usage limit for personal use.