Facebook makes it easy to watch videos but intentionally hard to download them. There's no "Save to device" button for desktop users. SSvid solves this — a free desktop app that downloads any Facebook video in its original HD quality, including private videos, Reels, Stories, and Live replays.
What You Need
- SSvid — free download from ssvid.app (macOS, Windows, Linux)
- A Facebook video URL
- That's it. No Facebook account needed for public videos.
Step-by-Step Guide
Download and install SSvid
Go to ssvid.app and download the app for your platform. On macOS, drag to Applications. On Windows, run the installer. On Linux, make the AppImage executable and run it. Takes about 30 seconds.
Copy the Facebook video URL
Go to Facebook and find the video you want to download. Right-click the video and select "Copy link," or click the share button and choose "Copy link." The URL looks like: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=123456789
Paste the URL into SSvid
Open SSvid and paste the Facebook URL into the search bar at the top. SSvid automatically detects the video, extracts metadata (title, duration, thumbnail), and shows all available download options.
Choose quality and download
Select your preferred quality — HD (1080p), SD (720p/480p), or audio only. Click Download. SSvid's Rust engine handles the rest with fast parallel streams and pause/resume support.
Tip: For private videos, use SSvid's built-in browser (Browser tab). Log into Facebook, navigate to the video, and SSvid can detect and download it directly. Your credentials never leave your device.
Facebook Content SSvid Supports
- Public videos — any video on a public page, profile, or group. No login needed.
- Private videos — videos shared with friends only or in private groups. Use SSvid's built-in browser to log into Facebook, then download directly.
- Facebook Reels — short-form vertical videos. Paste the Reel URL or use the browser to navigate to it.
- Facebook Stories — ephemeral content from friends and pages. Access via the built-in browser before they expire.
- Live videos (replays) — after a Facebook Live stream ends and is saved, download it like any other video.
- Shared videos — videos shared to someone's timeline from another page or profile. The original video URL works.
- Group videos — videos posted in Facebook groups. Public groups work with a direct URL; private groups require the built-in browser login.
Available Formats
| Format | Quality | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| MP4 (video + audio) | 1080p Full HD | ~150 MB per 10 min |
| MP4 (video + audio) | 720p HD | ~80 MB per 10 min |
| MP4 (video + audio) | 480p SD | ~40 MB per 10 min |
| MP3 (audio only) | Up to 256kbps | ~2 MB per min |
How to Download Private Facebook Videos
Private Facebook videos (shared with friends only, or in closed/private groups) require authentication. SSvid handles this securely with its built-in browser:
- Open SSvid and click the Browser tab in the top navigation.
- Navigate to
facebook.comand log in with your Facebook account. - Browse to the private video you want to download.
- SSvid detects the video and shows a download button directly in the browser view.
- Click Download — SSvid uses your authenticated session to grab the video.
Privacy note: Your Facebook login credentials are stored locally in SSvid's browser cookies on your machine. They are never sent to SSvid's servers or any third party. SSvid is a desktop app — all processing happens on your device.
Why SSvid Instead of Online Facebook Downloaders?
Online Facebook video downloaders (fbdown.net, snapsave, etc.) struggle with Facebook's frequently changing video URLs. They're also filled with ads and often blocked. SSvid is better:
- Private video support — online downloaders cannot access private videos. SSvid's built-in browser can.
- HD quality — online tools often cap at SD (480p). SSvid downloads in the original upload quality.
- No ads — zero popups, zero redirects, zero fake download buttons.
- Reliable — SSvid updates its extraction engine regularly. Online tools break whenever Facebook changes their API.
- Batch downloads — download multiple videos from a page or group. Online tools do one at a time.
- Privacy — your downloads stay on your machine. No server-side processing, no data collection.
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