How to Convert Facebook Videos to MP4
Quick Navigation:
- Part 1. How to Directly Download Facebook Video to MP4
- Method 1. Save Facebook Videos to MP4 Directly with Desktop Application
- Method 2. Download Facebook to MP4 with Online Facebook Video Downloader
- Part 2. How to Convert Downloaded Facebook Videos to MP4
- The Final Words
If you want to download Facebook videos for offline watching, converting them to MP4 is a good option as it's the most universal video format. To do this, there are multiple solutions available, which will be discussed in this blog.
You can find a wide variety of videos on Facebook, including funny clips, tutorials, promotions, speeches, travel vlogs, and more. If you enjoy watching or want to study certain videos, you might want to download them to watch later on any device, even without a network connection. To achieve this, you can explore ways to convert Facebook videos to MP4, which can save you time and make it easier to access your favorite content.
Part 1. How to Directly Download Facebook Video to MP4
Method 1. Save Facebook Videos to MP4 Directly with Desktop Application
To get Facebook videos in MP4 format on your devices, you can simply download them directly using a desktop Facebook video downloader like Qiling MobiMover. This tool saves Facebook videos in MP4 format, completing the downloading and converting process in one step. With Qiling MobiMover, you can also download videos from other social media sites and save them in your preferred format.
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Step 1.Launch Qiling MobiMover, select "Video Downloader" from the left menu, and customize the download path to your desired location.
Step 2.Copy the URL of the video you wish to download > Paste it into the bar > Tap the "Download" button.
Step 3.Qiling MobiMover quickly analyzes the URL and downloads the video to the selected device, making it available offline on the target device.
Method 2. Download Facebook to MP4 with Online Facebook Video Downloader
You can also use online Facebook video downloaders to save videos to MP4, which can be found easily by searching in Google. These tools are convenient for downloading short videos, but may encounter issues when downloading longer videos, such as the tab closing unexpectedly or the download stopping suddenly. However, they are still suitable for downloading a few short videos.
I highly recommend SaveAs.Co, an online Facebook MP4 downloader, as it has a higher success rate in analyzing and downloading Facebook video URLs compared to other online Facebook video downloaders I've tried.
Step 1. Open the site by clicking here.
Step 2. To copy the URL of a Facebook video, select the three dots on the top right corner of the video, choose "Copy link", and then paste it into the SaveAs.Co website you've opened.
Step 3. To download the video, click the download button and wait for the analyzing process to complete, which may take varying amounts of time depending on the link. Once finished, you'll be presented with two download options: HD or SD MP4 file. Simply choose one to download.
Below is a short review for some online Facebook video downloaders
getfvid.com
It recognizes most Facebook video URLs as private and is not able to download them. I tried several links, without success.
fdown.net
The app allows smooth video downloads from Facebook to MP4, but the experience becomes frustrating after clicking the download button, as it redirects to an ad page that cannot be closed by clicking the "Close" option.
fbdownloader.net
You pasted a Facebook video URL and tried to download it, but the process kept malfunctioning, displaying a warning page and not properly analyzing the link.
OFFEO Facebook Video
4K Video Downloader is a user-friendly online video downloader that stands out for its ad-free interface and clean design. However, it struggled to extract videos from Facebook video URLs, unlike other downloaders that successfully parsed them.
Part 2. How to Convert Downloaded Facebook Videos to MP4
If you've already saved Facebook videos on your PC, but they're not in MP4 format, you can easily convert them to MP4 using a video converter. Most video editing software, like Qiling Video Editor, can also double as a converter, allowing you to import the video and export it as MP4 without any additional steps. This process can be done without editing the video, but if you want, you can also take the opportunity to edit the video while converting it to MP4.
Step 1.Launch Qiling MobiMover, select "Video Downloader" from the left pane, and customize the download path to your desired location.
Step 2.To download a video, first copy the URL of the video you want to download. Then, paste it into the download bar.
Step 3.Qiling MobiMover will quickly analyze the URL and download the video to the selected device, making it easily accessible offline.
The Final Words
Keeping Facebook videos in a compatible format, such as MP4, can prevent unexpected issues and ensure smooth playback on various devices. By downloading videos to MP4 or converting them to this format, you can play them with most media players on any device, eliminating the need for a network connection. With the tools mentioned, you can easily maintain Facebook videos in MP4 format and enjoy them on any device without internet access.
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