# Facebook Video Downloader - HD MP4 URLs, Reels (`convertfleetdotonline/facebook-downloader`) Actor Download Facebook videos, Reels, and Watch posts in HD MP4. Returns direct CDN URLs, audio, thumbnails, and metadata. Bulk URLs, no watermark, no Facebook login or API key. - **URL**: https://apify.com/convertfleetdotonline/facebook-downloader.md - **Developed by:** [Hasnain Nisar](https://apify.com/convertfleetdotonline) (community) - **Categories:** Social media, Videos - **Stats:** 6 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing $0.99 / 1,000 video resolveds This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Facebook Video Downloader - Watch, Reels & Live (HD MP4) **Download Facebook videos, Reels, and Watch videos in original HD MP4.** Pass any public Facebook video URL and get back direct CDN download links. No watermark, no login, no API key. ### What this Facebook Downloader does For each Facebook URL, the actor returns: - **Best combined download URL** (video + audio in one MP4) - **Best video-only URL** (highest resolution, e.g. 1080p) - **Best audio URL** for audio-only extraction - Full format list with resolution, bitrate, file size - Title, thumbnail, duration, uploader, platform metadata Supports: - `facebook.com/watch?v=...` - `facebook.com/reel/...` - `facebook.com//videos/...` - `facebook.com//posts/...` - `fb.watch/...` short URLs ### Why use this Facebook Downloader? - **Original quality** — direct from Facebook CDN, no re-encoding - **No watermark** — pristine source files - **No login or API key** for public content - **Bulk download URLs** — pass an array, get every link - **Audio-only extraction** for podcasts and ringtones ### Use cases - **Content archival** — back up your own page videos before migration - **Cross-posting** — fetch from Facebook Watch, repost to YouTube / TikTok - **UGC monitoring** — capture brand-mention videos for review - **Influencer marketing** — analyse high-performing Reels in your niche - **Compliance / legal** — capture public videos for editorial / court records ### Input ```json { "videoUrls": [ "https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1234567890", "https://www.facebook.com/reel/9876543210", "https://fb.watch/abcDEF/" ] } ```` ### Output Each dataset record: ```json { "title": "Video title or first line of caption", "thumbnail": "https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/…", "duration": 142, "duration_string": "2:22", "uploader": "Page Name", "platform": "facebook", "audio_url": "https://… (best audio direct URL)", "formats": [ { "format_id": "hd", "type": "video", "ext": "mp4", "height": 1080, "quality": "1080p", "filesize": 23456789, "has_audio": true, "url": "https://…" } ] } ``` ### How it works The actor uses [yt-dlp](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp) — the open-source standard. It queries Facebook's public video endpoints and parses the embedded video manifest, returning direct CDN URLs identical to what Facebook serves to its own players. ### Cost & speed URLs resolve in 3–6 seconds per video. Memory stays under 256 MB. You only pay for compute time used. ### Related actors - **Facebook Page Scraper** — extract page contact info, followers, about - **Facebook Ads Library Scraper** — research competitor ads - **YouTube Downloader** — YouTube videos and Shorts - **Universal Video Downloader** — every supported platform in one actor ### FAQ **Q: Does this work for private videos or members-only groups?** No. Only public videos can be resolved without login. **Q: Why does my download URL expire?** Facebook signs CDN URLs with a time-limited token (typically 6 hours). Re-run the actor for fresh URLs. **Q: Does the actor download the file?** No — it returns the direct URL. Download with `curl`, `wget`, `ffmpeg`, or any HTTP client. **Q: Does it support Facebook Live VODs?** Yes — past live broadcasts that remain on the page can be resolved. **Q: Is downloading legal?** For your own content and CC-licensed material, yes. For copyrighted content, comply with Facebook's Terms of Service and your local copyright law. # Actor input Schema ## `videoUrls` (type: `array`): One or more Facebook video URLs. Supports facebook.com/watch, /reel, //videos, //posts/, fb.watch short URLs. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Routes yt-dlp through Apify Proxy. Residential proxies bypass platform IP blocks. ## `cookies` (type: `string`): Netscape-format cookies.txt content. Required for private/age-gated posts. Export with 'Get cookies.txt' browser extension. ## Actor input object example ```json { "videoUrls": [ "https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1234567890" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] }, "cookies": "" } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "videoUrls": [ "https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1234567890" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("convertfleetdotonline/facebook-downloader").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "videoUrls": ["https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1234567890"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("convertfleetdotonline/facebook-downloader").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "videoUrls": [ "https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1234567890" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } }' | apify call convertfleetdotonline/facebook-downloader --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=convertfleetdotonline/facebook-downloader", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Facebook Video Downloader - HD MP4 URLs, Reels", "description": "Download Facebook videos, Reels, and Watch posts in HD MP4. Returns direct CDN URLs, audio, thumbnails, and metadata. Bulk URLs, no watermark, no Facebook login or API key.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "WZfpZwwCL6r9IB76i" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/convertfleetdotonline~facebook-downloader/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-convertfleetdotonline-facebook-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/convertfleetdotonline~facebook-downloader/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-convertfleetdotonline-facebook-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/convertfleetdotonline~facebook-downloader/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-convertfleetdotonline-facebook-downloader", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "videoUrls" ], "properties": { "videoUrls": { "title": "Facebook video URLs", "type": "array", "description": "One or more Facebook video URLs. Supports facebook.com/watch, /reel, //videos, //posts/, fb.watch short URLs.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Routes yt-dlp through Apify Proxy. Residential proxies bypass platform IP blocks.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ] } }, "cookies": { "title": "Cookies (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Netscape-format cookies.txt content. Required for private/age-gated posts. Export with 'Get cookies.txt' browser extension.", "default": "" } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```