Quick answer
How do I download Facebook videos on iPhone?
The quickest way to save Facebook videos on iPhone — copy the link, paste it here, done.
- Copy the Facebook link (Share → Copy link).
- Tap Download, choose MP4 and the quality you want (720p or 1080p suits most phones).
- When Safari asks, tap Download.
- Tap that arrow icon and then the file, or open the Files app and go to Downloads.
Facebook → iPhone: what you need to know
Facebook doesn't give you a simple “save to device” button for most videos, but you don't need an extra app on your iPhone. SaveVidr runs in Safari: you copy the Facebook link, paste it on this page and choose MP4 or MP3.
Below are the exact taps for the Facebook app, then the iPhone steps for finding and keeping the file.
Facebook videos and Reels can be saved inside the app's “Saved” list, but not to your phone. SaveVidr turns the share link into a real MP4 in your Photos app.
Step 1
How to copy a Facebook link
Every download starts with the link. Here's where to find it.
In the Facebook app
- Open the video in the Facebook app.
- Tap Share under the video (on Reels, tap the Share arrow on the right).
- Tap Copy link.
On a computer
- Open the video on facebook.com so it plays on its own page.
- Click Share → Copy link, or copy the browser address.
Step 2
Save it to your iPhone
Safari saves downloads to the Files app in the Downloads folder (in iCloud Drive or On My iPhone, depending on your Safari settings).
Open savevidr.com in Safari and paste the video link into the box.
Tap Download, choose MP4 and the quality you want (720p or 1080p suits most phones).
When Safari asks, tap Download. A blue arrow icon appears in the address bar while it saves.
Tap that arrow icon and then the file, or open the Files app and go to Downloads.
Tap the Share button and choose Save Video to copy it into the Photos app.
Pro tips
- In the Facebook app tap Share → Copy link on the video or Reel.
- Videos shared only with friends or in private groups can't be downloaded.
- Choose HD when it's available — Facebook often offers both SD and HD.
What can't be downloaded
- Videos shared only with Friends, or with custom privacy, can't be downloaded.
- Videos in private groups aren't supported.
- Videos in Messenger chats are not accessible to us.
- Ongoing live broadcasts must end before they can be saved.
Faster next time
Add SaveVidr to your iPhone
Add SaveVidr to your home screen so it opens like a native app — no app store needed.
Open savevidr.com in Safari.
Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing up).
Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
Tap Add; SaveVidr now opens from its own icon like an app.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I download Facebook videos on iPhone without an app?
Yes. SaveVidr works in Safari on iPhone — nothing to install.
Can I download a video from a private Facebook group?
No. Only public videos can be downloaded.
Other devices
Facebook on other devices
iPhone