How to Download Facebook Private Video
Learn how to download private Facebook videos using our step-by-step guide. This method works for videos with limited visibility settings.
What You'll Need
- Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)
- Facebook account with access to the private video
- Internet connection
Important: Not all videos on Facebook are publicly viewable. Users can limit who can see their content. This Private Video Downloader helps you download videos with limited visibility settings that you have permission to view.
Step 1: Access the Facebook Video
Open your web browser and navigate to https://www.facebook.com. Log in with your Facebook credentials. Find the private video you want to download.
Step 2: Copy and Process the Video URL
Copy the video URL from your browser's address bar and paste it in the Step 1 form field above. Click the Enter button, then click COPY URL. A new page will open automatically.
Remove the text "paste://PASTE-URL-here-and-click-Open" from the address bar, then paste the copied URL by right-clicking and selecting Paste.
For Mobile Users:
Touch and hold the address bar until the Paste option appears. Open the address, then copy all the source code.
Step 3: Extract and Download the Video
Return to the PasteDownload page and paste the complete HTML source code in the Step 3 form field. Our system will automatically process the code to extract the MP4 video link.
Step 4: Save the Video
Once processing is complete, click the download button to save the video to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this method safe and legal?
Yes, this method only works for videos you already have permission to view. You must be logged into Facebook and have access to the private video.
Why can't I download some Facebook videos?
Some videos have strict privacy settings that prevent downloading, or they may be protected by copyright restrictions.