Convert & Download Facebook Videos in 4K — No Watermark

Download Facebook Videos in 4K: Fast & Free GuideFacebook hosts billions of videos — from live events and music clips to personal recordings and promotional content. Sometimes you want a local copy in the highest quality possible: 4K (2160p) gives you crisp detail and future-proof playback on large screens. This guide shows safe, fast, and free ways to download Facebook videos in 4K, plus legal considerations, troubleshooting, and tips for preserving quality.

Is 4K possible on Facebook videos?

Yes — Facebook supports 4K uploads and playback, but not every video is available in 4K. The video must have been uploaded in 4K by the creator and Facebook must have processed and stored the 4K rendition. If a 4K stream exists, some download tools can fetch that highest-resolution file.

Legal and ethical checklist (quick)

Only download videos you own, have explicit permission to save, or that are clearly licensed for reuse.
Respect copyright, privacy, and platform terms of service.
Don’t redistribute or monetize downloaded content without the rights to do so.

Method overview — what you’ll need

A modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) or a reliable third-party downloader app.
A stable internet connection (4K files are large — typically 100 MB to multiple GB).
Enough storage space for the downloaded file.
The video’s Facebook URL (from the Share button or browser address bar).

Fast browser-based methods (no install)

These methods work entirely in-browser and are suitable for one-off downloads. They rely on sites or browser developer tools to capture the direct video file.

Online downloader sites

There are several web services that accept a Facebook video URL and provide downloadable links for available resolutions, including 4K when present.

How to use:

Copy the video URL (from the post’s timestamp menu or via right-click).
Paste the URL into the online downloader’s input box.
Choose the 4K/2160p option if listed, then download.

Pros: No installs, easy to use.
Cons: Variable reliability; some sites have ads, popups, or size limits.

Browser developer tools (manual)

This method is reliable and bypasses third-party sites.

How to use (Chrome/Edge/Firefox):

Open the Facebook video in a new tab and start playing it.
Open Developer Tools (F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I).
Go to the Network tab and filter by “Media” or search for “.mp4”.
Play the video for a few seconds to populate requests. Look for the largest .mp4 (or m3u8) file entry — often the highest resolution.
Right-click the media request → Open in new tab → Save as.

Notes: If the video uses HLS (m3u8), you may need an HLS downloader or convert via ffmpeg (see advanced section).

Free apps and tools (recommended for frequent use)

If you download often or want batch capability and consistent 4K results, use a dedicated app.

1) 4K Video Downloader (free tier)

Cross-platform (Windows/Mac/Linux).
Paste Facebook URL → app detects available resolutions → choose 2160p if present → Download.

Limitations: Free version has some restrictions (batching, playlists), but single-video 4K downloads usually work.

2) youtube-dl / yt-dlp (command-line, powerful)

Open-source, actively maintained forks (yt-dlp recommended).
Works with Facebook and can fetch the highest available quality automatically.

Example (yt-dlp) command:

yt-dlp -f bestvideo+bestaudio --merge-output-format mp4 "FACEBOOK_VIDEO_URL"

Notes: If the site provides separate video and audio streams (DASH), this command downloads both and merges them. For HLS m3u8 you can use the same tool; it handles HLS playlists.

Pros: Highly configurable, scriptable, batch downloads.
Cons: Command-line; learning curve.

3) JDownloader (GUI, Java-based)

Paste links using the LinkGrabber — JDownloader will list all available qualities.
Choose 2160p and download.

Pros: GUI, supports many links at once.
Cons: Java runtime required; interface can be heavy.

Advanced: Handling HLS (m3u8) and DASH streams

Some Facebook videos serve multiple segmented streams (HLS/DASH). To download and produce a single MP4 in 4K:

Use yt-dlp (recommended): it will detect and merge segments automatically.
Or use ffmpeg if you have a direct m3u8 URL:
```
ffmpeg -i "PLAYLIST.m3u8" -c copy output.mp4 
```
If audio and video are separate:
```
ffmpeg -i video.m3u8 -i audio.m3u8 -c copy -map 0:v:0 -map 1:a:0 output.mp4 
```
Caveat: When using copy mode (-c copy), the container is not re-encoded, so it’s fast and preserves quality.

Preserving 4K quality — tips

Always choose the highest resolution option (2160p or 4K).
Download the original container when available — avoid re-encoding.
If you must convert, use ffmpeg with a high bitrate or lossless settings. Example to re-encode lightly:
```
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -crf 18 -preset slow -c:a copy output.mp4 
```
Keep source audio; avoid compressing it further unless needed.

File size expectations

4K video sizes vary widely: a short clip (30–60s) might be 50–200 MB; longer content scales up quickly. Expect 1–8 GB per hour for high-bitrate 4K depending on codec and bitrate.

Troubleshooting

No 4K option visible: the video likely wasn’t uploaded in 4K. Confirm the uploader’s source quality.
Downloads stop or are segmented: try yt-dlp or ffmpeg for robust handling.
Corrupt or missing audio: ensure your tool downloads both audio and video streams and merges them.

Quick step-by-step (recommended, balance of ease & reliability)

Install yt-dlp (or 4K Video Downloader).
Copy Facebook video URL.

Run:


yt-dlp -f bestvideo+bestaudio --merge-output-format mp4 "FACEBOOK_VIDEO_URL"

Check output file — should be highest resolution available (4K if present).

Summary

Facebook can host 4K videos, but only when uploaded/processed in 4K. If a 4K source exists, tools like yt-dlp or 4K Video Downloader will retrieve it.
For one-off downloads, browser dev tools or online downloaders may suffice. For frequent 4K downloading, use yt-dlp or a dedicated app.
Always respect copyright and privacy before downloading.