Ways to download public videos from Facebook are quite easy, as there are a lot of tools that can download any video you see on the platform.
But what happens with private videos on Facebook? Have you ever tried using a download manager to download a private video from Facebook? If so, you will know that nothing works.
However, there is a way to download private videos from Facebook. Let's see how.
You should use a tool called FBDown.net. The web app has been around for a few years now.
Follow the steps below to download the video you want:
Open the address fbdown.net/private-downloader.php in your browser.
In a new tab, log in to Facebook and open the page containing the private video you want to download.
If you are using Windows, press Ctrl + U, on Mac, Command + Option + U. These shortcuts will show you the source code of the Facebook website.
Of course, you can also view the source code by right-clicking on the web page you are interested in and selecting View Page Source, as in the image below:
Copy and paste the source code that will appear on a new page into the box on the FBDown net website.
And click Download.
Alternatively, if you use the Chrome web browser, you can use the web app extension, available through the Chrome Web Store.
Warning: Don't forget to use this tool wisely and ethically... There is probably a good reason for the video to be private. You should not distribute another person's or company's private material in public spaces without their express permission.
In the case of material from artists, musicians, and other professionals, this action could get you into serious trouble with the law.
