How to Download Private Facebook Videos

Want to download a public video off Facebook? You have no shortage of options. There are dozens of sites and you can also download them straight from Facebook without any third-party tools.

But how do you download a private Facebook video? Private Facebook videos are a different proposition. Because they are private, public Facebook video downloaders will not work.

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That’s not to say that it isn’t possible—there are just a few more steps you need to work through before you can make the copy.

If you want to know how to download private Facebook videos, keep reading. We’re going to introduce you to some of the best tools for downloading private videos from Facebook with ease.

Available on: Chrome

Download Facebook Videos is a browser extension that allows you to download public and private videos from Facebook. It’s free to use and works with Chrome.

When you are watching a video on Facebook, the app reads the source code for you and offers a download option.

That means you can use the apps to download videos from secret groups, private profiles, and other hidden places.

Available on: Web

If you’d rather use a web-based downloader, there are a few services on the web that are worth checking out.

FBDownloader, for example, offers a free service that can be used to download private Facebook videos. It is fast, simple, and easy to use.

All you have to do is copy and paste the video page source code into the on-screen box and click on Download to let the tool do its thing. The process will take a minute or two to complete.

When the processing is complete, right-click on the video’s thumbnail, select Save As, and give the file a name.

You can also use FBDownloader to download Facebook videos on mobile.

Available on: Web

Another site that let you download private Facebook videos is Vidsaver. It is similar to the others we have discussed so far.

Once again, the same process applies. Grab the video’s source code by press Ctrl + U on Windows or Command + Option + U on a Mac. Paste the code into the web app and hit Fetch.

Vidsaver also offers a tool for downloading public Facebook videos. If needed, you can click on Public Video at the bottom of the page to jump into the other interface.

Available on: Web, Windows

This is a different site that works on the same principle. Copy and paste the page’s code and press Download.

Other tools on oDownloader let you grab content from Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other sites with video. 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 on your smartphone as well, though it is a little more fiddly 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.

Available on: Web

Realistically, all these apps do the same thing. You’ll only need to get this far down the list if something unexpected happens, but it is always good to have more tools in your locker, right?

PasteDownload performs the same task. It offers yet another simple way to download private Facebook videos by copying and pasting the video’s source code.

Available on: Web

Getfvid provides two tools. One for downloading public Facebook videos, and one for downloading private Facebook videos. The download process remains identical. Grab the code, paste it in, and enjoy the video offline again.

But before you think of sharing a video you’ve downloaded, do follow the points below…

Download Private Facebook Videos Ethically

If you use one of these tools to download private Facebook videos, please do so in an ethical way. Remember, if a person has made a video private, it’s probably for a good reason. It might 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 land you in trouble with the law.

Learn More About Downloading Facebook Videos

So, what’s the takeaway? It’s simple to download private Facebook videos. Sure, the process isn’t quite as simple as downloading public videos.

But once you’ve done it a couple of times, you can go through lots of videos in rapid-fire. Sadly, none of the tools we discussed have a bulk download feature, but if you open the same site in multiple windows, you will be able to fly through them in no time.