But how do you download a private Facebook video? Facebook private videos are a different proposition. Since they are private, public Facebook video downloaders will not work.
That's not to say it's not possible - there are just a few more steps you need to take before you can copy.
If you want to know how to download private Facebook videos, read on. We will introduce you to some of the best tools to easily download private videos from Facebook.
FBDown
As you will soon find out, many of the sites we will introduce to you in this article use exactly the same trick to download private Facebook videos. They almost always involve grabbing a copy of the Facebook video source code and pasting it somewhere in the tool.
Despite growing competition, a web app has been at the top of the list for a long time:.
The site has two separate tools. There is one for public Facebook video download and one for private Facebook video download.
To use FBDown to download private videos from Facebook, please follow the detailed instructions below:
- Go to fbdown.net/private-downloader.php in your web browser.
- In a separate tab, log into Facebook and go to the page of the video you want to download.
- If you are using Windows, press Ctrl + U . If you are using a Mac, press Command + Option + U . This shortcut will show you the source code of the web page.
- Copy the source code into the box on FBDown.net.
- click on Download .
( Note: you need to visit the unique URL of the video. The process won't work if you copy the source code from your news feed, profile page, or any other Facebook page where you can see the video.)
Download Facebook Videos
If you'd rather skip the web apps and download private Facebook videos directly from your browser, check out the extension.
When you watch a video on Facebook, the app reads the source code for you and offers a download option.
This means that you can use the apps to download videos from secret groups, private profiles and other hidden places.
FBDownloader
If you don't like using FBDown to download private Facebook videos, there are a few other services on the web that are worth trying.
, for example, it offers the same functionality. Just copy and paste the video page source code into the on-screen box and click Download to let the tool do its thing. The process will take a minute or two to complete.
Once processing is complete, right-click the video thumbnail, select Save As, and name the file.
You can also use FBDownloader to download Facebook videos to mobile.
Vidsaver
Another of the sites that allow you to download private Facebook videos is. It is similar to the others we have discussed so far.
Again, the same process applies. Grab the video source code by pressing Ctrl + U on Windows or Command + Option + U on a Mac. Paste the code into the web app and press Fetch.
Vidsaver also offers a tool to download Facebook public videos. If needed, you can click Public Video at the bottom of the page to switch to the other interface.
oDownloader
This is a different site that works on the same principle. Copy and paste the page code and press Download.
Other tools on allow you to capture content from Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other video sites. The website also offers some basic video conversion tools.
Like all the other web apps on this list, you can use the tool to download private Facebook videos to your smartphone as well, although it's a bit more complicated than using the regular desktop version.
oDownloader is also one of the few private video downloaders that offers a standalone Windows app. You can download it from the site.
PasteDownload
Realistically, all of these apps do the same thing. You'll only have to make it this far on the list if something unexpected happens, but it's always good to have more tools in your locker, right?
performs the same operation. It offers another easy way to download private Facebook videos by copying and pasting the video's source code.
getfvid
provides two tools. One to download public Facebook videos and one to download private Facebook videos.
The download process remains the same. Grab the code, paste it and enjoy the offline video again.
Conclusions
If you use any of these tools to download private Facebook videos, do so ethically. Remember, if a person has made a video private, it's probably for a good reason. It may contain personal data, sensitive information, or other compromising footage.
You should not distribute another person's private material in a public forum without their permission. In the case of artists, musicians, and other creative professionals, doing so could even get you in trouble with the law.
