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Facebook Video Download Not Working? Fixes That Work

Find the message you saw below. Each one has a specific cause — and usually a quick fix.

Updated · 6 min read · By the FDownloaders team

The link points to something other than a video — a profile, a photo, a page — or it was cut off when copying. Open the video itself so it plays on its own, then use Share → Copy link. Valid links contain /videos/, /watch/?v=, /reel/, /share/ or start with fb.watch.

"This video isn't public"

Facebook only shows this video to logged-in people with permission: it's private, friends-only, in a closed group, or age-restricted. FDownloaders downloads only what anyone can watch without logging in, and we never use logins or cookies to get around privacy settings.

  • It's your video: press It's my video — connect Facebook on the error card, or use Facebook's own ⋯ → Download video.
  • It's someone else's: ask them to send you the file.

"No video found"

  • The video was deleted, or the account or Page that posted it was removed.
  • The link points to a post without a video (for example a photo post).
  • The video is restricted in some countries.

"No downloadable file yet"

  • Live broadcast in progress: wait until the stream ends and the replay is posted.
  • Still processing: brand-new uploads and long Live replays can take a while. Try again later.

"Couldn't fetch the video", "busy" or "slow to respond"

Facebook occasionally changes how it delivers video, or responds slowly. Wait a minute and try again. If a particular link keeps failing while others work, email us the link so we can check it.

"This download link has expired"

Download links work for 15 minutes. Go back to the downloader, paste the link again and save straight away.

"Too many requests"

To keep the service fast for everyone, each visitor can make a limited number of requests per minute. Wait for the time shown. On shared networks (offices, schools, some mobile carriers) other people's requests count towards the same limit.

The download starts but fails, or opens a player

  • Storage: check that your phone has enough free space.
  • Connection: long HD videos need a stable connection; switch to Wi-Fi or choose SD.
  • Old iOS: Safari on very old iOS versions plays files instead of downloading. Update iOS.
  • Very large files: there's an upper size limit per download; try the SD option.

Device-specific help: Android · iPhone.

Still not working?

Email contact@fdownloaders.online with the error message, the link, your device and browser. We'll never ask for your Facebook password.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it say the Facebook video isn't public?

The video can only be watched while logged in — it's private, friends-only, in a closed group or age-restricted. We never use logins to get around privacy settings. If it's your own video, connect Facebook to download it.

Why does my downloaded Facebook video have no sound?

Facebook can mute licensed music. If the video is silent on Facebook too, the file will be. Check you didn't pick a video-only option.

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