A normal Facebook video downloader only sees public videos, because it can't log in. Videos shared with friends, posted in a closed group or on a private profile are only visible to logged-in viewers. This Facebook private video downloader solves that without ever asking for your password: you give it the page source of the video, which already contains the video links Facebook sent to you.
Your privacy comes first. A Facebook page source also contains details about your session, so it is never uploaded: the links to the video are found inside your own browser, and only those links — Facebook video addresses on fbcdn.net — are sent to our server to prepare the download.
You get the same choices as for public videos: Video for the standard-quality MP4, HD for the best quality Facebook keeps, and MP3 for the sound only. On iPhone, iPad and Mac the HD file is converted automatically so it plays in Photos and QuickTime.
The page-source method works best on a computer, where Chrome, Edge and Firefox show it with Ctrl+U (⌥⌘U on a Mac). On Android you can type view-source: in front of the video address in Chrome. iPhone browsers can't show page sources, so use a computer for private videos from an iPhone.
Facebook's video links expire after a few hours, so paste the page source soon after copying it. Only download private videos you have permission to keep — a friend's video in a closed group still belongs to them.
How to use the Facebook Private Video Downloader
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Open the video
On a computer, log in to Facebook and open the private video so it plays.
- 2
Copy the page source
Press Ctrl+U (Mac: ⌥⌘U) to open the page source, then Ctrl+A and Ctrl+C to copy all of it.
- 3
Paste and download
Paste it into the box above and press Download, then choose Video, HD or MP3.
Download private Facebook videos on PC, Mac and Android
Windows & Mac
The easiest way. Open the video on facebook.com, press Ctrl+U (or ⌥⌘U on a Mac, after enabling the Develop menu in Safari), select all, copy, paste here and download the MP4 to your Downloads folder.
Android
In Chrome, open the video, then edit the address so it starts with view-source: (for example view-source:https://www.facebook.com/…). Long-press, select all, copy, and paste it into this page.
iPhone & iPad
iOS browsers don't show page sources. Copy the source on a computer instead — the downloaded file can be sent to your phone with AirDrop, WhatsApp or iCloud.
Why use this Facebook private video downloader
- 🔒 Your session stays privateThe page source is read in your browser — only the video links are sent to us.
- 🔑 No password, no loginYou never sign in here; you only copy what Facebook already showed you.
- 🎬 HD and MP3 tooThe same Video, HD and MP3 options as for public videos.
- 👥 Friends, groups and profilesWorks for any video you can watch while logged in.
Private video downloader vs. other ways
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- No login and no password
- Page source never leaves your browser
- Original MP4, HD when available
- MP3 from the same video
- Free, no extension to install
Tools that ask you to log in
- Need your Facebook password or cookies
- Your account can be misused or locked
- Often paid or full of ads
Screen recording
- Lower quality, app buttons on screen
- Takes as long as the video plays
- Notification sounds get recorded
Is the private video downloader safe?
Yes. We never ask for your Facebook login, cookies or password, and the page source you paste is processed only in your browser. The server receives nothing but the Facebook video links, keeps the prepared file for a few hours so a second download is quick, and then deletes it.
Private means the uploader chose a limited audience. Save private videos only for your own use and with permission, never re-share them publicly, and respect the privacy of the people in them.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a private Facebook video?
On a computer, open the video while logged in, press Ctrl+U, copy everything (Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C), paste it into the box on this page and press Download.
Is my Facebook account safe?
Yes. You never log in here, and the page source — which contains your session details — is read only in your browser. We receive just the video links.
Can I download videos from closed Facebook groups?
Yes, if you are a member and can watch the video. Copy the page source of the video and paste it here.
Does it work on iPhone?
iPhone browsers can't show the page source, so copy it on a computer. On Android, Chrome's view-source: trick works.
Why did my download stop working after a while?
Facebook's video links expire after a few hours. Copy a fresh page source and paste it again.
Can I download private videos in HD?
Yes. If Facebook provided an HD version to you, the HD button appears.
Is it legal to download private Facebook videos?
Private videos belong to their creators and were shared with a limited audience. Download only for personal use and with permission, and never repost them.
Can I paste just the link of a private video?
No. A private video's link only works for logged-in viewers. Use the page source as described above — or, if the video is public, paste the link on the main downloader.
Why does it say "No video link found"?
Make sure you copied the whole page source (Ctrl+A) of the page where the video plays, not just part of it. Some pages load the video only after you press play; play it once, then open the page source again.
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