How to download
- Copy the video link. In the Facebook app, tap Share and then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address shown in the browser bar while the video is open.
- Paste the link in the box above. The Paste button does it in one tap. You can also paste a whole message: the site finds the Facebook link inside the text.
- Pick a quality. HD to keep the sharpest picture, SD to save space and data, or audio only as MP3. On your phone, the Send or save button opens the share menu straight away, with WhatsApp and the option to save to your gallery.
The video is saved to your device's downloads folder, named after the post's title. You don't need an account, an email address or a browser extension.
Why it's safe to download here
Plenty of people give up on download sites out of fear, and fairly so: many of them open fake windows, switch tabs on their own and scatter "Download" buttons that are really ads. ClipsKeep was built to be the opposite.
- No pop-ups and no new tabs. You click download and the file starts downloading. Nothing opens by itself.
- Nothing to install. The site runs in the browser you already use, on a phone or a computer. We never ask you to install an app, an extension or a "special player".
- No sign-up. There's no account, password or login. You don't need to sign in with Facebook or share personal details.
- Ads kept apart from the buttons. The site is supported by advertising, but ads sit away from the link box and the download buttons, always labelled "Advertisement". An ad will never look like a download button.
- The file comes from Facebook itself. The video you get is the same one Facebook serves in its app. We don't keep a copy and we don't alter it.
If something on the site looks off, like a page asking you to install something or a virus warning, close the tab: it isn't us. We never show that kind of message.
What the site does and doesn't do
ClipsKeep is for saving public Facebook videos and your own posts, so you can watch them offline, send them to someone or keep a copy of something you published.
What it does:
- Downloads public videos from profiles, Pages and open groups, including Reels and live streams once they've ended.
- Offers the best quality available plus a lighter version, when Facebook provides both.
- Joins picture and sound when Facebook stores them separately, so the video doesn't arrive silent.
- Extracts just the audio as MP3, handy for talks, your own music and messages you'd rather listen to with headphones.
What it doesn't do:
- Private videos, closed-group videos and videos from profiles with a restricted audience stay out of reach. If a video needs a login to be watched, it isn't available here.
- It doesn't store videos or keep a history of the links people paste.
- It has no connection with Facebook or Meta.
Remember that whoever posted the video still owns it. Saving it to watch later is one thing; reposting it as your own is another. If you made a video and don't want it downloaded from here, see the copyright and removal page.
When downloading makes sense
A few situations where having the file on your device saves the day:
- Watching without internet. On a bus ride, a flight or somewhere with a weak signal, a downloaded video plays without buffering and without eating into your data plan.
- Sending it to someone who doesn't use Facebook. Your parents, a friend who left the platform or the family WhatsApp group get the video as a file, no account needed.
- Keeping what you posted yourself. A live stream from your shop, a birthday video you shared years ago or a class you recorded: having a copy means you won't lose it if the account is ever deactivated.
- Listening to a talk. Turning a recorded sermon, lecture or podcast into MP3 lets you listen with the screen off.
How it works behind the scenes
When you paste a link, the ClipsKeep server opens the video's public page, the way a logged-out browser would, and finds the addresses of the video files that Facebook itself makes available. It then shows you the quality options it found.
When you pick one, the file is passed from Facebook to your device. If picture and sound are stored separately, the server joins them on the fly, without re-encoding the picture, so no quality is lost. Nothing is kept once the download finishes, except a clip you cut, which is deleted within 15 minutes. The temporary addresses expire within minutes.
Reels, live videos, audio and GIFs
Each kind of video has its quirks, so each one has its own page with specific tips:
- Reels: the short vertical videos. See how to download Facebook Reels and keep the original quality on your phone screen.
- Live videos: a broadcast's recording is only available after it ends. Learn how to download a Facebook live video and what to do when it's very long.
- Audio only: when the sound is what matters, convert the video to MP3 and play it in any music app.
- GIF: for reactions and short moments, make a GIF from the video of up to 10 seconds and send it on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Every option is free and there's no daily video limit for normal use. The site is paid for by low-key ads, shown away from the download buttons.
Does it work on my phone?
It works on Android phones and iPhones, right in the browser. On Android, the file goes to the Downloads folder. On iPhone, it goes to the Files app, and the Send or save button lets you send the video straight to the Photos app. The Android and iPhone guides show the way with pictures.
Why does it say the video is private?
The site can only download what anyone can see without logging in. Videos from closed groups, from profiles with a restricted audience or shared with friends of friends are left out. The guide on private videos explains why and what you can do instead.
The video downloaded with no sound. What happened?
For many videos, Facebook stores the picture and the audio as separate files. Choose the highest quality option: the server joins both before sending it to you. More detail in the guide on videos with no sound.
The video opened and started playing instead of downloading. Now what?
That shouldn't happen here, because the server tells the browser the file is a download. If it happens in an older browser, press and hold (or right-click) the download option and choose "Save link as".
Do you keep the videos I download?
No. The file passes through the server straight from Facebook to you and is never stored. We don't keep the list of links people paste either. The only exception is Cut a clip: the clip sits in a temporary file on the server for at most 15 minutes, just so you can download it, and is then deleted. The details are in the privacy policy.
Can I download a video from a Facebook group?
Only from public groups, where anyone can see the posts without joining. Videos shared in private groups stay inside the group: the site has no way in, and that's on purpose, to respect the people who posted there.
What's the difference between HD and SD?
HD has a sharper picture and a bigger file. SD is lighter, loads fast and takes up less space, which makes it great for sending in a chat. If the video is going to stay on your phone or play on a TV, go for HD.
Can I download just part of a video?
Yes. After you look up the video, tap Cut a clip, drag the start and end markers (or press play and tap Set start and Set end at the right moment) and tap Cut clip. It's handy for sending just the part that matters on WhatsApp or posting it to your status. The full video is still there in the download options.
Can I make a GIF from the video?
Yes. After you look up the video, tap Cut a clip, pick up to 10 seconds with the start and end markers and tap Make GIF. The GIF is put together on your own phone or computer, with no sound and looping forever, ready to save or send on WhatsApp. It never goes through our server. See the step-by-step guide to making a GIF.
Need a hand?
The help center has step-by-step guides for the most common problems. The most popular ones:
- How to send the video on WhatsApp
- How to copy a video link in the Facebook app
- What to do when a video is too big for WhatsApp
Didn't find your answer? Get in touch through the contact page.