Key Takeaways:
- You can easily save videos sent to you in Facebook Messenger chats
- The process is slightly different on Android, iOS, and desktop
- You can save videos directly in the Messenger app or use third-party tools for more options
- Saving videos does not notify the sender
Facebook Messenger is a popular messaging app that allows you to easily share videos with friends and family. If someone sends you a special video that you want to save, like a baby’s first steps or a funny moment, Facebook makes it simple to download those videos to your device.
In this article, we’ll walk through the steps to save videos from Facebook Messenger chats on Android, iPhone/iPad, and desktop. We’ll cover saving videos directly in the Messenger app as well as using some helpful third-party tools.
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Saving Videos on Android
To save a video from a Facebook Messenger chat on your Android device:
- Open the Facebook Messenger app and find the conversation with the video you want to save
- Tap and hold on the video until a menu bar appears at the bottom of the screen
- Tap “Save” to download the video to your device’s gallery
You can also tap the video to open it in full screen, then tap the “More” button and select “Save video”. The video will be downloaded to your device.
If the video was forwarded from a Facebook post rather than uploaded directly in Messenger:
- Tap and hold the video and select “More” then “Copy” to copy the video link
- Open a Facebook video downloader site like Savefrom.net in your browser
- Paste the link and tap “Download” to save the video to your device
Saving Videos on iPhone and iPad
The process to save videos from Messenger on iOS is very similar to Android:
- Open the Messenger app and find the chat with the video
- Tap the video to open it in the player
- Tap the video again to show the controls and tap “More”
- Select “Save” from the menu to download the video
The video will be saved to your device’s camera roll where you can find it in the Photos app.
Saving Videos on Desktop
You can also easily save videos from Facebook Messenger on your computer:
- Go to messenger.com and log in to your account
- Find the conversation with the video in the chat list
- Click the video to open it in the player
- Hover over the video and click the Download button that appears
- Choose where to save the video and click Save
The video will be downloaded as an MP4 file to the location you selected on your computer.
Using Third-Party Tools
While the built-in options work well, there are also some great third-party tools that give you more flexibility in downloading videos from Facebook Messenger.
One popular option is Getfvid. Here’s how it works:
- Find the video in your Messenger chat
- Tap and hold, then select “Copy link”
- Go to getfvid.com in your browser
- Paste the link into the box and tap Download
- Select your options and the video will download
This works on both mobile and desktop. The video will be saved to your downloads folder.
Another good option for iPhone and iPad is the Documents by Readdle app. After installing the free app:
- Save the video from Messenger to your Saved items on Facebook
- Open the Documents app and go to the browser
- Go to getfvid.com and paste in the link to the video
- Download the video in the app
- Tap the three dots and select Move
- Choose to move the video to your Photos
Now the video will appear in your device’s camera roll where you can easily access it anytime.
FAQ
Does the other person know if I save a video they sent me?
No, when you save a video from a Facebook Messenger chat, the person who sent it is not notified. You can save videos without the other person knowing.
Can I save any video sent in Messenger?
In most cases, yes. As long as the video is not set to expire after a certain time, you should be able to save it using the methods described above. Some videos may have restrictions that prevent downloading.
Where do saved Messenger videos go on my phone?
If you use the “Save” option in the Messenger app, videos will be saved to your device’s gallery or camera roll. You’ll find them in the same place as photos and videos you take with your phone’s camera.
Is there a limit to the length or size of video I can save?
Facebook Messenger supports sending videos up to 25MB in size. As long as the video is within that limit, you should be able to save it to your device without issues, regardless of length.
Can I save videos from Messenger group chats?
Yes! The process for saving videos is the same whether they were sent in a one-on-one or group conversation. Just find the video in the chat and follow the steps for your device.
Saving videos from Facebook Messenger is a great way to preserve memories and moments shared by friends and family. With just a few taps or clicks, you can download videos to your Android phone, iPhone, iPad, or computer using the Messenger app or third-party tools. So go ahead and save those special videos to look back on anytime!
