Introduction
DDTik can process public Facebook video links when the media is accessible to the server. Some public Facebook videos may not provide a thumbnail, but that warning does not necessarily block downloading.
Use Cases
- Save your own public Facebook video for backup.
- Review authorized public campaign videos or page posts.
- Extract audio from a public video when your use is allowed.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open the public Facebook video or watch page.
- Copy the video URL and paste it into DDTik.
- Check the metadata and any warnings, including thumbnail availability.
- Select MP4 or MP3 and choose the quality that is offered.
- Confirm authorization and download the temporary file.
Supported Formats
- MP4 video when Facebook exposes a public stream.
- MP3 audio when the public media stream can be processed.
- Thumbnail previews may be unavailable for some public videos.
Common Failure Reasons
- The video is private, friends-only, removed, or login-required.
- The post is region-restricted or unavailable to the server request.
- Facebook exposes metadata but not a thumbnail preview.
- The video exceeds DDTik duration or file-size limits.
Responsible Use
Only publicly accessible content is supported. Private, login-required, paid, subscription-only, or DRM-protected Facebook content is not supported.
Public, authorized content only. Private, login-only, paid, subscription, DRM-protected or infringing use is not supported.
FAQ
Is a missing Facebook thumbnail an error?
No. A missing thumbnail is a warning. Downloads can still work when the media stream is available.
Can DDTik download friends-only Facebook videos?
No. DDTik does not process private, friends-only, or login-required Facebook content.
Why does Facebook sometimes return metadata but no file?
The platform may restrict the media stream even when a public-looking page is visible.