Quick answer: Open the individual public Facebook Reel, choose Share and Copy link, paste the URL into VidKite, and select Best quality. Try the online Facebook video downloader for one standard-quality task or download VidKite Pro free for HD, batches, progress, and a chosen Windows or Mac folder.
Facebook video links can point to Reels, Watch pages, video posts, or ordinary posts containing a video. Copying the individual video or Reel address gives the downloader a clearer target than a profile, group, or home-feed URL.
Download a Facebook Reel in six steps
- Open the Reel itself and confirm it plays publicly.
- Choose Share, then Copy link.
- Paste the URL into VidKite.
- In the desktop app, choose Best quality and a destination folder.
- Start the download and keep the app open until processing finishes.
- Check the reported resolution and play the completed file.
For a broader explanation of source quality, see How to download Facebook videos in 1080p.
HD and 1080p availability
VidKite selects the best media version Facebook makes accessible for that public Reel. A Reel can be HD without offering a 1920×1080 file. Downloading cannot turn a lower-resolution source into genuine Full HD, so the final resolution shown by the app is the reliable value.
Use a local folder when you plan to edit the video. Choose a cloud-synced folder and iPhone-friendly output when the next step is saving the file to Apple Photos.
Reels, Watch links, and video posts
Public Reel, Watch, video-page, and video-post URLs can be tested. A short share URL may redirect to the final Facebook page. Paste the complete share text if it contains a supported link; current VidKite versions extract the URL automatically.
Private profiles, friends-only posts, closed groups, deleted videos, login-only pages, and region-restricted media may not be available. Do not attempt to bypass those controls.
Common questions
Does VidKite add a watermark?
No. VidKite does not add branding to the saved file. A logo or caption already encoded into the original picture remains.
Why is my Facebook Reel not 1080p?
The source must expose a 1080p media version. Best quality selects the best accessible rendition but cannot create missing detail.
Can I paste an fb.watch share link?
Yes, a current public share link can be tried. If it has expired or redirects incorrectly, open it in a browser and copy the final Reel or video-page URL.
Can I download multiple Facebook Reels?
Yes. Put one public Reel or video URL on each line in the desktop app. It processes the queue and saves results to the selected folder.
Download only content you own, have permission to save, or are otherwise legally authorized to use.