When a Facebook Live ends, the broadcast usually stays on the page as a replay. This Facebook Live video downloader saves that replay as a normal MP4 file, so you can watch a lecture, sermon, concert, match or webinar again without an internet connection.
Paste the link of the finished live video and choose Video for a standard-quality file, HD for the best quality Facebook keeps, or MP3 to keep just the sound — perfect for long talks you only want to listen to.
Live replays are often long, sometimes several hours, so they take longer to prepare than a short clip. The download keeps running while you use the rest of the page, and on iPhone and Mac HD replays are converted automatically so they play in Photos and QuickTime.
A broadcast that is still live can’t be downloaded — there is no finished file yet. Wait until it ends and Facebook publishes the replay, then paste the same link here.
As with every tool on this site, there is no app and no login: copy the replay’s link from Facebook, paste it here and save the file.
How to use the Facebook Live Video Downloader
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Wait for the replay
When the broadcast ends, the live video stays on the page as a replay.
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Copy and paste the link
Tap Share → Copy link on the replay, then press Paste here.
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Download
Choose Video, HD or MP3. Long replays take a little longer to prepare.
Save Facebook Live replays on iPhone, Android and PC
iPhone & iPad
Live replays are large, so check you have free space. Paste the link, tap Video or HD and the MP4 is saved in Files → Downloads; choose share → Save Video or watch it right in Files.
Android
Download the replay in Chrome or any browser. It goes to the Download folder and appears in Gallery — Wi-Fi is a good idea for long HD replays.
Windows & Mac
A computer is the easiest way to keep hour-long broadcasts. Download the MP4 and play it full screen in VLC, QuickTime or the Windows media player.
Why use this Facebook Live video downloader
- ⏱️ Long replays welcomeSave full broadcasts — lectures, sermons, concerts and webinars.
- 🎧 Talks as MP3Keep only the audio of a long live stream to listen on the go.
- 🔄 Keeps going in the backgroundPaste another link while a long replay is being prepared.
- 📺 HD for big screensChoose HD for the sharpest picture on a laptop or TV.
Live replay download vs. recording the stream
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- Saves the finished replay in minutes
- Original MP4, HD when available
- Audio-only MP3 for talks
- No interruptions or app buttons
- Watch offline on any screen
Screen recording the live
- Takes as long as the whole broadcast
- Stops if a call or message comes in
- Huge files at lower quality
- Records comments and buttons too
Watching the replay online
- Needs data every time you watch
- Gone if the page removes the replay
- No offline viewing
- Can’t be played on other devices
Is it safe to download Facebook Live videos?
The live video downloader works without a login or an app and never touches your Facebook account. Replays are cached for a few hours so they download quickly again, then deleted automatically.
Broadcasts such as classes, concerts and paid events belong to the people who made them. Keep replays for personal viewing, and ask the organiser before you share or re-upload them.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a Facebook Live video?
Wait until the broadcast ends, copy the replay's link (Share → Copy link), paste it here and tap Video, HD or MP3.
How long can the live video be?
Replays of several hours work, but they take longer to prepare — especially HD on Apple devices, which is converted.
Why is my live video not working?
If the broadcast is still running, or Facebook hasn't finished processing the replay, there is no file yet. Try again a little later.
Can I save only the audio of a live stream?
Yes. The MP3 button keeps just the sound, which is ideal for lectures, sermons and podcasts.
Where are live replays saved?
In your browser's download folder — the Files app on iPhone, the Download folder on Android and Downloads on a computer.
Can I download live videos from pages I don't follow?
Yes, as long as the replay is public.
Can I download a Facebook Live while it is still streaming?
No. Only the replay of a finished broadcast can be downloaded. Paste the link again once the live has ended.
Can I download live videos from private groups?
Not with a link. If you can watch the replay while logged in, use the private video downloader with its page source.
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