Facebook Live videos are saved to the broadcaster’s profile after the stream ends — and there are legitimate ways to download them depending on whether it’s your own stream or someone else’s public video.
Short Answer: To download your own Facebook Live video: go to your video → three dots menu → Download video. For other people’s public Facebook videos, use a browser-based tool like fdown.net or SnapSave by pasting the video URL. Downloading copyrighted content without permission is not allowed.
Download Your Own Facebook Live Video
Facebook makes it easy to download your own live streams directly from the platform.
On Desktop (Facebook.com):
- Go to your Facebook profile or page
- Find the Live video in your posts
- Click the three dots (…) in the top right of the post
- Click Download video
- The video downloads as an MP4 file
📸 SCREENSHOT NEEDED: Facebook post with a Live video showing the three-dot menu open with ‘Download video’ option highlighted
On the Facebook Mobile App:
- Find your Live video post
- Tap the three dots (…) on the post
- Tap Save video (saves to your phone’s camera roll) or Download video
Download Someone Else’s Public Facebook Video
For public videos from other pages or profiles, you need the video URL and a downloader tool.
Step 1: Get the video URL
- Open the video on Facebook.com (desktop works best)
- Right-click the video → Show video URL or copy the page URL from the address bar
Step 2: Use a Facebook Video Downloader
Paste the URL into one of these tools:
- fdown.net — simple, no signup
- SnapSave.app — works for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
- GetFVid — supports HD downloads
Paste the URL, click Download, and choose SD or HD quality.
📸 SCREENSHOT NEEDED: fdown.net website with a Facebook video URL pasted in the input field and download button visible
Warning: Only download public videos or content you have permission to download. Downloading and redistributing other people’s live streams without permission may violate copyright. These tools are intended for personal use only (saving a video you want to watch offline, downloading your own streams).
Download Facebook Live Videos on Mobile
The same browser-based tools work on mobile:
- Open the Facebook app and find the video
- Tap Share → Copy link to get the video URL
- Open your mobile browser and go to snapsave.app
- Paste the URL and download
The video downloads to your phone’s Downloads folder or Gallery, depending on your browser settings.
What If the Video Is Private or Members-Only?
Private or group-only Facebook videos cannot be downloaded with public tools — they require authentication. For your own private videos, use the three-dot menu method (Download video option). For other people’s private videos, you cannot legally download them.
FAQ
Can I download a Facebook Live video while it’s still streaming?
No — Facebook Live videos need to finish recording before a download link becomes available. Wait for the stream to end, then download the saved version.
Why is the Download video option not showing for some videos?
The uploader may have disabled downloads, or the video may be from a Page that restricts downloads. If you’re the page admin and it’s your own video, check your Page settings for video download permissions.
What format does Facebook video download in?
Facebook videos download as MP4 files, which play in any modern media player.
Quick checklist:
- ✅ For your own Live video: three-dot menu → Download video
- ✅ For public videos: copy the URL → paste into fdown.net or SnapSave
- ✅ On mobile: Share → Copy link → paste into snapsave.app in browser
- ✅ Only download content you have permission to use
Conclusion
Downloading your own Facebook Live videos is straightforward — the three-dot menu has a built-in download option. For public content, browser tools like fdown.net and SnapSave handle it cleanly. Just remember to only download content you’re permitted to use. See our guide on social media tips for more Facebook and platform guides.