How to Download Facebook Reels
Facebook Reels are short videos that appear in Facebook feeds, profiles, and the Reels section. If you want to save a Reel you have permission to download, start with its shareable link.
The steps are similar on Android, iPhone, and desktop, although the Share menu and final save location can look slightly different. Download availability depends on whether the Reel is accessible and supported by the downloader.
How to save a Facebook Reel in 3 steps
Step 1
Open the Facebook Reel you want to save. Use Share and choose Copy link when that option is available. If you are using Facebook in a browser, you may also copy the Reel page address from the address bar.
Step 2
Open the Getfvid Facebook Video Downloader and paste the copied Reel link into the URL field. Check that the address belongs to Facebook and points to the intended Reel, then submit it.
Step 3
If Getfvid can retrieve that Reel, choose one of the available video download options. Your browser will either save the file or ask where to store it. Video qualities depend on the available source.
Tips when a Reel does not download
A private, deleted, age-restricted, or otherwise inaccessible Reel might not work with a public-link downloader. Check that you copied the Reel URL itself rather than a link to a profile or Facebook home page.
If the video opens in a new tab instead of saving, use your browser’s available download or save controls. On iPhone, saved files may appear in the Files app rather than directly in Photos.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download every Facebook Reel?
No. A Reel may be unavailable because of its privacy settings, account restrictions, source format, or temporary access limitations. This guide covers links that the downloader supports.
Can I save a Reel in HD?
HD is available only when the source provides a compatible higher-quality stream and the downloader exposes it. An HD option cannot be guaranteed for every Reel.