Facebook Video Downloader - Enterprise-Grade Media Extraction Solution

Professional automation tool for downloading Facebook videos with multi-format support, advanced quality options, and comprehensive metadata extraction.

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Overview

The Facebook Video Downloader is a sophisticated automation tool designed for professionals who require high-quality Facebook video content with complete technical metadata. This Facebook Video Downloader extracts videos from provided URLs while delivering multiple resolution options, detailed format information, and direct access to media assets through advanced DASH streaming technology.

Core Capabilities

• Multi-quality video downloads with resolution options up to 1920x1080 (Full HD)
• Advanced DASH streaming support for separate video and audio streams
• Complete metadata extraction including titles, format specifications, and technical details
• Multiple variant types including video-only, audio-only, and progressive streams
• Technical format analysis with detailed codec and container information
• Comprehensive thumbnail access for preview and content identification

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Input Configuration

{
  "post_urls": [
    {
      "url": "https://web.facebook.com/watch/?v=783325287492075",
      "method": "GET"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://web.facebook.com/watch/?v=1374855850246642",
      "method": "GET"
    }
  ]
}

Input Specifications

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
post_urls	Array	Yes	Facebook video post URLs to process
url	String	Yes	Valid Facebook video URL (watch/?v= format)
method	String	Yes	HTTP method (GET recommended)

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Output Structure

[
  {
    "url": "https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=783325287492075",
    "title": "Fallout – Season Two Teaser Trailer | Prime Video India",
    "Video_download_url": "https://video.forf1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/.../video.mp4",
    "audio_download_url": "https://video.forf1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/.../audio.m4a",
    "thumbnail_url": "https://scontent.forf1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/.../thumbnail.jpg",
    "format_id": "hd",
    "ext": "mp4",
    "video_variants": [
      {
        "height": 1080,
        "width": 1920,
        "url": "https://cdn.fbcdn.net/.../1080p.mp4",
        "format_id": "1807814313275975v",
        "ext": "mp4",
        "vcodec": "vp09.00.40.08.00.01.01.01.00",
        "acodec": "none",
        "protocol": "https",
        "tbr": 2066.965,
        "kind": "video_only",
        "note": "DASH video",
        "cdn_pref": 0
      }
    ],
    "video_with_audio_variants": [
      {
        "url": "https://cdn.fbcdn.net/.../progressive.mp4",
        "format_id": "hd",
        "ext": "mp4",
        "protocol": "https",
        "kind": "progressive",
        "note": "hd - unknown",
        "cdn_pref": 0
      }
    ],
    "audio_variants": [
      {
        "url": "https://cdn.fbcdn.net/.../audio.m4a",
        "format_id": "1868705227403183a",
        "ext": "m4a",
        "acodec": "mp4a.40.5",
        "tbr": 68.052,
        "protocol": "https",
        "note": "DASH audio",
        "cdn_pref": 0
      }
    ],
    "thumbnails": [
      {
        "url": "https://scontent.forf1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/.../thumbnail1.jpg"
      }
    ],
    "included_dash_av_count": 0
  }
]

Output Field Documentation

Primary Metadata Section

Field	Description
url	Original Facebook video URL processed
title	Complete video title and description
format_id	Quality identifier (hd, sd, etc.)
ext	Container format (mp4, m4a, etc.)

Direct Media URLs

Field	Description
Video_download_url	Primary high-quality video download URL
audio_download_url	Separate high-quality audio stream URL
thumbnail_url	Primary high-quality preview image

Video Variants (DASH Video-Only Streams)

Field	Description
height	Vertical resolution in pixels
width	Horizontal resolution in pixels
format_id	Unique identifier for each quality variant
vcodec	Video codec specification (VP9, etc.)
acodec	Audio codec specification (none for video-only)
tbr	Average bitrate in kbps
kind	Stream type (video_only)
note	Format description

Progressive Streams (Video with Audio)

Field	Description
format_id	Quality tier identifier (hd, sd)
kind	Stream type (progressive)
note	Quality description

Audio-Only Streams

Field	Description
acodec	Audio codec specification
tbr	Audio bitrate in kbps
kind	Stream type (audio)

Thumbnail Assets

Field	Description
thumbnails	Array of available preview images
thumbnail_url	Primary thumbnail for quick access

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Quality Tiers Available

This Facebook Video Downloader automatically detects and provides multiple quality options:

Resolution Tiers

1. Full High Definition - 1920x1080 (1080p) with VP9 codec support
2. High Definition - 1280x720 (720p) with advanced codec support
3. Standard Definition - 960x540 (540p) for balanced quality
4. Mobile Optimized - 640x360 (360p) for bandwidth conservation

Stream Types

• DASH Video Streams: Separate high-quality video-only streams
• Progressive Streams: Combined video+audio for direct playback
• Audio Streams: Isolated audio for editing and processing

Each quality tier includes comprehensive technical specifications for professional editing workflows, making this Facebook Video Downloader ideal for enterprise applications.

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Technical Features

Advanced Streaming Support

• DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) protocol extraction
• VP9 video codec support for superior compression and quality
• Multiple container formats (MP4, M4A) with proper codec mapping
• Separate audio/video stream access for professional editing
• Progressive download fallback for compatibility

Metadata Extraction

• Complete title preservation with full description text
• Technical bitrate information for quality assessment
• Resolution and codec specifications for format validation
• CDN preference indicators for optimal download selection

Reliability Features

• Direct CDN access for maximum download reliability
• Multiple quality fallback options ensuring successful extraction
• Comprehensive error handling and URL validation
• Batch processing support for multiple videos

Advanced Facebook Video Downloader Capabilities

• Multi-variant extraction providing complete format options
• Thumbnail gallery access for content preview and selection
• Format prioritization based on quality and compatibility
• Enterprise-grade scalability for large-scale operations

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Enterprise Applications

Media Production Studios

• Source high-quality Facebook content for professional editing projects
• Access separate audio streams for advanced audio post-production
• Utilize multiple resolutions for different platform requirements
• Leverage this advanced Facebook Video Downloader for content acquisition

Marketing and Social Media Agencies

• Archive campaign content for compliance and portfolio building
• Analyze competitor video strategies with complete quality options
• Repurpose high-performing Facebook videos across multiple platforms
• Use the professional Facebook Video Downloader for content strategy

Research and Analytics Firms

• Study Facebook video format adoption and quality trends
• Analyze encoding patterns and bitrate optimization strategies
• Collect comprehensive metadata for academic and market research
• Employ the Facebook Video Downloader for large-scale data collection

Development Teams and Platforms

• Integrate Facebook video content into applications and services
• Build content aggregation and social media monitoring tools
• Develop video processing pipelines with multiple format options
• Utilize this enterprise Facebook Video Downloader for platform integration

Content Archiving and Preservation

• Create high-quality archives of important Facebook video content
• Preserve original quality with multiple format options
• Maintain complete metadata for future reference and retrieval
• Rely on this robust Facebook Video Downloader for digital preservation

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This comprehensive Facebook Video Downloader provides enterprise-grade capabilities for professionals who demand the highest quality Facebook video extraction with complete technical metadata and multiple format options.