How to Download Facebook Videos and Reels on Any Device (HD Quality)
Want to save a clip for later or keep a copy of something you made? This guide shows you how to download Facebook video and Reels in HD quality on any device, with no app to install. Saverly is a free, browser-based tool that handles public Facebook posts in seconds, so you can grab the file you need and move on.
What You Can (and Can't) Save
Saverly works with public Facebook content only. That includes regular video posts, Reels, and public Story videos that anyone can view without logging in. If a post is set to Friends-only, Private, or hidden behind a login wall, it can't be downloaded — and that's by design, to respect people's privacy settings. It's also worth being clear about what Saverly is not. There's no audio-only or MP3 ripping, and no bulk scraping of entire profiles or pages. You download one public video at a time, as a standard video file. This keeps things simple, honest, and focused on the everyday need: saving a single clip you're allowed to access.
How to Download a Facebook Video in 3 Steps
Saving a public Facebook video takes about thirty seconds. First, open the video on Facebook, tap the three-dot menu or the share icon, and choose Copy link so the post URL is on your clipboard. Second, head to Saverly's free Facebook video downloader and paste that link into the box. Third, press the download button, pick your preferred quality when options appear, and save the file to your device. That's the whole flow. There's no account to create, no software to install, and no watermark added by Saverly. If a video offers multiple resolutions, you'll usually see an HD option alongside a smaller, faster-downloading version.
Downloading Facebook Reels
Reels work almost exactly the same way as standard videos. Open the Reel, use the share menu to copy its link, then paste it into Saverly's Facebook Reels downloader. The tool reads the public Reel and returns a clean video file you can save in the best available quality. Because Reels are short, vertical, and built for re-sharing, they're some of the most common clips people want to keep. Just remember the same rule applies: the Reel needs to be public. If you can open it in a browser without logging in, Saverly can almost always fetch it.
Device-by-Device Tips
On an iPhone, downloaded videos save through Safari's Downloads, and you can then move them into Photos using the Files app. On Android, files typically land in your Downloads folder and appear in your Gallery shortly after. On a Windows PC or Mac, the video saves straight to your default Downloads location in the browser. Since Saverly runs entirely in the browser, the steps are identical across Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox — there's no separate mobile app to manage. If a download doesn't start, check that you copied the full post link and that the content is genuinely public.
Getting the Best HD Quality
The resolution you can download depends on what was originally uploaded to Facebook. If a creator posted in HD, Saverly will offer that HD option; if the source is lower quality, no tool can magically upscale it. For the sharpest result, choose the highest resolution listed and avoid re-compressing the file afterward in other apps. A quick tip: copy the link directly from the original post rather than from a re-share or screenshot, as the original usually carries the best available quality. Saverly passes that source video through without adding its own watermark or quality loss.
Using Downloads Responsibly
Saving a public video for personal use — like keeping a clip you made, archiving a memory, or reviewing content offline — is exactly what Saverly is built for. What you do with a downloaded file still matters, though. Respect the original creator's rights and Facebook's terms: don't re-upload someone else's work as your own, and don't use downloads commercially without permission. When in doubt, ask the creator or credit them clearly. Treating downloads as a convenience rather than a license keeps you on the right side of both etiquette and copyright.
FAQ
Can I download private Facebook videos?
No. Saverly only works with public Facebook content. Videos and Reels restricted to Friends, set to Private, or hidden behind a login can't be downloaded, which protects people's privacy settings.
Is it free to download Facebook videos with Saverly?
Yes. Saverly is completely free to use, with no account, no app install, and no watermark added to your downloads. You just paste a public Facebook link and save the file.
How do I download a Facebook Reel in HD?
Copy the Reel's link from the share menu, paste it into Saverly's Facebook Reels downloader, and choose the HD option if it appears. HD is available whenever the original Reel was uploaded in high definition.
Can I download Facebook videos as MP3 audio?
No. Saverly does not offer audio-only or MP3 downloads. It saves public Facebook content as a standard video file, keeping the original picture and sound together.
Do I need to install an app to download Facebook videos?
No app is needed. Saverly runs in your web browser, so the same steps work on iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac without installing anything.