Facebook Reels are short, engaging videos — and they disappear from your feed fast. If you found a Reel you want to save for later, share with someone offline, or rewatch without an internet connection, this guide shows you exactly how to download Facebook Reels for free using VidSave Pro.

What Are Facebook Reels?

Facebook Reels are short-form videos (up to 90 seconds) that appear in your Facebook feed, on profiles, and in the dedicated Reels tab. Meta introduced them in 2022 as a direct response to TikTok. Unlike regular Facebook videos, Reels are formatted vertically and often feature music, text overlays, and effects.

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How to Download Facebook Reels on Any Device

On Mobile (Android or iPhone):

  1. Open Facebook and find the Reel you want to save.
  2. Tap the Share button (arrow icon) on the Reel.
  3. Tap Copy Link.

On Desktop (PC or Mac):

  1. Click the three-dot menu (⋯) on the Reel.
  2. Select Copy Link.

Step 2: Paste Into VidSave Pro

  1. Open vidsavepro.com in your browser.
  2. Paste the copied Reel link into the input box.
  3. Click Save Video.

Step 3: Choose Quality and Download

  • Select HD for full quality or SD for a smaller file size.
  • Click Download — the Reel saves to your device.

On Android, the file goes to your Downloads folder.
On iPhone, tap and hold the video link and choose Download Linked File.
On PC/Mac, the browser handles the download as usual.

Downloading Facebook Reels on iPhone

iPhone requires an extra step because of how iOS handles video files:

  1. Copy the Reel link from Facebook.
  2. Go to vidsavepro.com in Safari.
  3. Paste the link and tap Save Video.
  4. When the quality options appear, tap and hold the Download button.
  5. Select Download Linked File.
  6. Find your Reel in the Files app → Downloads.

Optional: Use the Documents by Readdle app for easier video file management on iOS.

Downloading Facebook Reels on PC or Mac

  1. On Facebook, right-click the Reel or click the ⋯ menu and select Copy Link.
  2. Open vidsavepro.com.
  3. Paste the link and click Save Video.
  4. Select HD or SD quality.
  5. Click Download — the browser saves the .mp4 file to your downloads folder.

Using the VidSave Pro Android App for Reels

The VidSave Pro Android app has native support for Facebook Reels. After installing it:

  1. Find a Reel in Facebook and tap Share → VidSave Pro.
  2. The app detects the Reel automatically.
  3. Tap Download to save it to your Gallery.

Can I Download Private Facebook Reels?

No. VidSave Pro — like all similar tools — can only process public Reels. If a Reel is set to “Friends only” or “Private,” the tool will not be able to access it. This is a platform-level restriction.

Are Downloaded Facebook Reels in HD?

Yes, when you select HD quality, VidSave Pro fetches the highest resolution stream available for that Reel — typically 720p or 1080p, depending on how the original creator uploaded it.

Summary

Downloading Facebook Reels is simple with VidSave Pro:

  1. Copy the Reel link from Facebook
  2. Paste it at vidsavepro.com
  3. Download in HD or SD — no account needed

For Android users, the VidSave Pro app makes this even faster with one-tap sharing from the Facebook app.