Facebook Downloader (Browser Extension)
Download Facebook videos, Reels, images, and visible post text in one browser workflow.
Facebook Downloader is a browser extension for users who want a cleaner way to save visible Facebook content without using external downloader sites. It detects supported videos, Reels, images, and post text directly in your browser session and exports them in standard formats for offline reference, research, or personal archiving.
- Save supported Facebook videos and Reels as MP4 files
- Download visible images from posts and supported albums
- Export visible post text into plain-text files
- Bulk-save supported media from the current page
- Keep local copies of content you can already access in your session
Links
- :rocket: Get it here: Facebook Downloader
- :new: Latest release: GitHub Releases
- :question: Help center: SERP Help
- :beetle: Report bugs: GitHub Issues
- :bulb: Request features: Feature Requests
Preview
Facebook Downloader workflow preview
Table of Contents
- Why Facebook Downloader
- Features
- How It Works
- Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Content from Facebook
- Supported Formats
- Who It's For
- Common Use Cases
- Troubleshooting
- Trial & Access
- Installation Instructions
- FAQ
- Notes
- License
- About Facebook
Why Facebook Downloader
Facebook is built for scrolling, sharing, and in-platform viewing, not for straightforward downloads. Videos usually cannot be saved with a right-click, image posts are mixed into dynamic layouts, and post text is awkward to preserve cleanly if you are building a personal archive or reference set.
Facebook Downloader is built around that exact workflow. It scans visible Facebook content, groups supported media by type, and gives you a direct way to save the content you already have access to without leaving the browser.
Features
- Video detection for supported feed posts, watch pages, profile content, and Reels
- Image downloads for visible post media and supported albums
- Post-text export for visible Facebook posts
- In-page download controls on supported media
- Bulk-download workflow for visible assets on the page
- MP4 export for supported Facebook videos
- Source-format image saving where available
- Cross-browser support for Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Firefox
How It Works
- Install the extension from the latest release.
- Open Facebook and navigate to a feed, profile, Reel, watch page, or post.
- Scroll until the content you want is visible on the page.
- Use the in-page controls or open the extension popup.
- Download individual items or save the visible set in bulk.
- Open the exported files from your Downloads folder.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Download Content from Facebook
- Install Facebook Downloader from the latest GitHub release.
- Sign in to Facebook if the content you want requires login access.
- Open the page, post, Reel, or profile section you want to save from.
- Scroll until the target media is fully visible and loaded.
- Click the extension button or the on-page download control.
- Review the detected videos, images, and text entries.
- Download individual items or run a bulk download for visible media.
- Open the saved MP4, image, or TXT files from your Downloads folder.
Supported Formats
- Videos and Reels: MP4
- Images: source format where available
- Post text: TXT
Saved files are exported in formats that are easier to archive, replay, and reuse in a normal desktop workflow.
Who It's For
- Facebook users saving videos or posts for offline viewing
- Content creators archiving their own uploads
- Social media managers collecting reference content
- Researchers documenting visible public posts
- Users who want a browser-based workflow instead of downloader sites
Common Use Cases
- Save a Facebook video to watch offline
- Download images from a post or album
- Export visible post text into TXT files
- Archive your own content from a page or profile
- Collect visible media from a feed or group page
Troubleshooting
The extension is not finding the video Make sure the post is visible and fully loaded before scanning or clicking the in-page control.
A Reel or watch-page item is missing Open the media fully and let playback begin before trying again.
Bulk download missed some posts Scroll further so more posts load, then run another scan.
The post requires login or restricted access The extension only works on content you can already access in your active Facebook session.
The text export looks incomplete Expand any truncated post content before scanning.
Security & Scope
- Operates only on the page the user intentionally opens in the active browser tab
- Detects supported playback sources only for user-initiated downloads or exports
- Does not execute page instructions, shell commands, or arbitrary scripts from page content
- Does not follow unrelated links or perform actions outside the active workflow
- Limits support to the named platform, approved embedded contexts, and user-authorized sessions when required
Trial & Access
- Includes 3 free downloads so you can test the workflow first
- Email sign-in uses secure one-time password verification
- No credit card required for the trial
- Unlimited downloads are available with a paid license
Start here: https://serp.ly/facebook-video-downloader
Installation Instructions
- Open the latest release page: https://github.com/serpapps/facebook-video-downloader/releases/latest
- Download the extension build for your browser.
- Install the extension.
- Open Facebook and navigate to the content you want to save.
- Use the extension controls to download visible media or post text.
FAQ
Can I download Facebook videos? Yes. Supported Facebook videos and Reels can be saved as MP4 files.
Can I download images too? Yes. Visible post images and supported album assets can be downloaded.
Can I save post text? Yes. Visible Facebook post text can be exported as TXT files.
Do I need extra software? No. Everything runs through the browser extension.
Where are files saved? They are saved to your default Downloads location.
Notes
- Only download content you own or have explicit permission to save
- The extension only captures media currently visible and loaded on the page
- Video quality depends on what Facebook exposes for that content
- Some content may require login or specific page access
License
This repository includes an MIT license in LICENSE.md.
About Facebook
Facebook is a broad social platform built around posts, videos, images, groups, pages, and Reels. While it works well for in-browser viewing, it does not provide a simple universal export flow for mixed media and post text together. Facebook Downloader simplifies that process for users who need a cleaner local archive workflow.