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Download Facebook and X videos
Locating the video…
How to download Facebook and X videos
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Copy the link
On the Facebook or X post, tap Share → Copy link.
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Paste it into VidYoink
Paste the link into the box above and tap Download.
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Pick a quality and save
Choose HD or SD and the video saves to your device.
Which links work?
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- Facebook videos and Reels
- Links shared from the Facebook app
- X (Twitter) posts with video or GIFs
Private, friends-only, live and deleted posts can't be saved.
Help with linksWhy VidYoink
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Free
No sign-up or account.
Private
We don't log what you paste.
HD when available
Choose HD or SD.
Any device
iPhone, Android, tablet or computer.
Where your video is saved
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Once the download finishes, the file lands in your device's usual downloads place. Here is where to look.
iPhone & iPad
Safari saves the video to the Files app, in the Downloads folder. To move it to Photos, open Files, tap the video, then tap Share and choose Save Video.
Android
Chrome saves the video to your Downloads folder. You can find it in the Files app, and it usually shows up in your Gallery or Photos app too.
Computer
The video goes to your browser's Downloads folder. Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari also show it in their downloads list, where you can open it or show it in its folder.
Popular guides
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Step-by-step help with common questions.
- How to save Facebook reels and videos on iPhoneCopy, paste, save, then move the video from Files to Photos on iPhone.
- How to save Facebook videos on AndroidSave Facebook videos to your Android gallery, including from the share menu.
- X (Twitter) video won't download? Reasons and fixesCommon reasons an X video won't save, and what to try for each one.
- Facebook video, reel and share links explainedWatch, video, reel, share and fb.watch links: what each one is and which work.
Frequently asked questions
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Is VidYoink free?+
Yes. VidYoink is free and needs no sign-up.
Does VidYoink store my videos?+
No. VidYoink never stores or handles video files. Videos download straight from Facebook or X.
Which links work?+
Links to public Facebook and X (Twitter) video posts, including reels, fb.watch short links and posts with GIFs. Facebook link types explained
Why did my link fail?+
The post may be private, deleted, a live stream, or age- or region-restricted. The link may also be incomplete. Please copy it again from the post's Share button. If Facebook or X is busy, please try again in a moment. Why an X video won't download
Why does my video open instead of downloading?+
Some browsers open video files in a player instead of saving them. Please use your browser's download or save option. Step-by-step guides
Can I download any video?+
Only public posts that you own or that the creator has given you permission to save. Please respect copyright. Rights holders can ask us to block lookups of their posts. Copyright and takedown requests
Can I install VidYoink as an app?+
Yes. When your browser supports it, an Install button appears at the top of the page. On iPhone, tap it to see how.
What quality will I get?+
The best the post offers, usually HD (720p or 1080p) and SD. Each button shows the quality, plus the resolution and file size when known.
Does VidYoink work on iPhone and Android?+
Yes. It works in current browsers on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and computers.
Can I save videos from private accounts or groups?+
No. Only public posts can be saved.
Do downloaded videos have a watermark?+
VidYoink doesn't add one. You get the same file Facebook or X serves.
Is there a limit on how many videos I can save?+
No. If many lookups happen at once, VidYoink may ask you to wait a minute.
Is VidYoink safe to use?+
Yes. Files come straight from Facebook's or X's servers as MP4 videos. VidYoink never asks for your login or personal details.