Facebook usually keeps more than one version of the same video. There is a standard version, called SD, which is lighter and loads on slow connections, and often a high definition version, called HD, with a sharper picture. On this page, after you paste the link, the two appear side by side whenever Facebook has both.
Which one should you choose? If you plan to watch on a television or a computer screen, or to keep a family video for many years, HD is worth the larger file. If the video is going to be watched on a phone or sent to someone, SD is usually enough and takes less space.
How it works
- Copy the link of the videoOn Facebook, tap Share under the video and then Copy link. If you can, copy it from the original post, not from a repost of lower quality.
- Paste and press the buttonPaste the link in the box at the top of this page and press the button with the down arrow. Close the short ad when the X appears.
- Choose HDIn the list of options, choose HD if it is shown. The video is downloaded to your device exactly as Facebook provides it.
Questions and answers
Why is there no HD option for my video?
Because Facebook does not have an HD version of that video. This happens when the original was recorded or sent in low quality. In that case the SD file is the best that exists, and the tool shows only that one.
What is the difference between SD and HD?
SD is standard definition: a smaller file and a softer picture. HD is high definition: more detail, especially on large screens, and a larger file. The sound is the same in practice, so the choice is about picture and space.
Can I download Facebook videos in 4K or 1080p?
The tool offers the SD and HD versions that Facebook makes available for each video. We do not promise a specific resolution such as 4K, because it depends entirely on what Facebook holds for that video.
Does the site reduce the quality of the video?
No. The video is passed from Facebook to your device without being converted and without being stored on our servers. What you choose in the list is what arrives in your downloads.
The HD video is taking long to download. Is that normal?
Yes, for long videos. HD files are larger, so they need more time and more of your data allowance. If you are not on Wi-Fi, consider downloading the SD version or waiting until you are home.
May I use the HD video on my own page?
If you are the author, yes, and downloading in HD is a good way to keep your own archive. If the video belongs to another person or company, you need their permission before publishing it anywhere.