How to Download Facebook Live Recordings — Step-by-Step Guide

After a Facebook Live broadcast ends, Facebook saves the recording as a regular video post on the broadcaster's timeline. If the post is public, you can download the recording.

How to Download Facebook Live Recordings

1. Open the Facebook video post you want to download.
2. Tap or click the three-dot menu (···) on the post.
3. Select Copy link from the menu.
4. Go to socialsavehub.com/facebook-downloader.
5. Paste the URL and click Download.
6. Choose HD or SD quality and save the file.

HD vs SD for Facebook Live Recordings

Facebook stores both HD (usually 720p or 1080p) and SD (360p or 480p) versions. HD is recommended for most viewing. SD is useful for smaller file sizes when storage or bandwidth is limited.

Why Might the Download Fail?

• The post is set to Friends-only or a restricted audience (not public)
• The video has been deleted since you saw it
• The URL is a Facebook app internal link — open the post in a browser first
• The group or page requires membership (for non-public content)

What Format Is the Downloaded Video?

Facebook videos download as MP4 files, compatible with all devices and media players.