How to download Facebook Reels
Save a public Facebook Reel as a vertical MP4, or keep the audio as MP3.
Facebook Reels are short vertical videos, much like Instagram Reels. Saving one is quick once you know where the link is.
Copy the Reel's link
- Open the Reel in the Facebook app.
- Tap Share (the arrow on the right side).
- Tap Copy link.
On a computer, open the Reel and copy the address bar. It will contain /reel/.
Download it
- Open the Facebook downloader and paste the link.
- Keep Video and MP4.
- Press Download.
The Reel keeps its vertical shape and its sound.
Reels shared from Instagram
Many Facebook Reels are cross-posted from Instagram. Either link works. If the Facebook one fails, try opening the creator's Instagram and copying the link from there with our Instagram downloader.
Keep just the audio
Switch the selector to Audio and pick MP3. Useful for a voice-over or a sound you want to reuse. If the Reel uses a licensed song, keep that for personal listening.
Reposting your own Reels
If you made the Reel, downloading it gets you a clean MP4 to post to TikTok or YouTube Shorts. We never add a watermark. If it's someone else's, ask them and credit them.
When it won't download
Reels from private profiles or friends-only posts can't be fetched. Neither can live videos. Failed attempts don't use a credit. For other causes, see video won't download.
For regular Facebook videos, see how to download a Facebook video.
Quick answers
Do Facebook Reels download in HD?
Yes, when Facebook has an HD copy. You'll get the best version available, up to 1080p. Reels filmed on an older phone or uploaded over a slow connection may only exist in lower quality.
Can I download a Reel on my computer?
Yes. Open the Reel at facebook.com, copy the address bar, and paste it into the downloader. The file goes to your Downloads folder.
Will the creator know I saved it?
No. We fetch the public video the same way a browser would, and Facebook doesn't send anyone a notice.
Can I get the captions?
Switch to Transcript and choose TXT, SRT or VTT. If the Reel has no captions, our speech-to-text writes them from the audio, so expect the odd mistake.