Which platforms does curl-x support?

Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, and Reddit. Paste a post link from any of them - curl-x detects the platform automatically and extracts the available videos, photos, or GIFs.

Is curl-x free to use?

Yes, completely. You can download unlimited videos, photos, and GIFs from any supported platform without charges, registration, or hidden fees.

How do I download a video?

Tap Share on the post and copy the link (or copy it from your browser's address bar), paste it into the input field, and click Download. We'll extract all available media and show you the quality options.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, curl-x works on all devices including iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and desktop computers. No app installation required - it runs in your browser. On iOS, files save to the Files app. On Android, they go to Downloads.

What video quality options are available?

curl-x lists every quality variant the platform provides - typically HD (720p or 1080p) plus SD options, and higher where available. Videos download as MP4, universally compatible with all devices and media players.

Do I need to create an account?

No. No registration, login, or software installation needed. It runs entirely in your browser. Just paste a post link and download. No limits on the number of downloads.

Is it legal to download social media videos?

Downloading public posts for personal, non-commercial use is generally acceptable. Always respect copyright and the original creator's rights. Don't re-upload or monetize content without permission.

Why can't I download some posts?

The post may be from a private or restricted account, it may have been deleted, the content may be age-restricted, or the platform may be temporarily rate-limiting requests. curl-x only works with public posts - if the post is public, try again in a moment.

Can I download multiple photos from one post?

Yes. Multi-image tweets, Instagram carousels, TikTok photo slideshows, and Reddit galleries are all detected - curl-x displays every item with its own download button.

What file formats are supported?

Videos and GIFs download as MP4. Photos download in their original format - JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics. No conversion or extra software needed.

How to Use curl-x to Download Facebook Videos in 3 Steps

To use curl-x to download Facebook videos, copy the public post link from the Facebook app or browser, paste it into curl-x, tap Download, and save the MP4 or image file to your device. The whole flow takes under a minute on iPhone, Android, Windows, or Mac—no App Store utility, no Facebook login, and no browser extension required.

This article is for anyone who wants the shortest reliable path from a Facebook Watch clip, Reel, photo, or Story to a file on disk. If you need the full URL reference and device-specific troubleshooting, pair this page with How to Download Facebook Videos: The Complete 2026 Guide.

TL;DR: In Facebook, tap Share → Copy link on a public video, Reel, or photo. Open curl-x in Safari or Chrome (not Facebook's in-app browser), paste the URL, tap Download, pick HD or SD when offered, then save the file. Private posts, group-only media, and expired Stories cannot be extracted.

The 3 steps at a glance
Step 1: copy a public Facebook link
Step 2: paste the URL into curl-x
Step 3: download and save the file
Which Facebook links curl-x accepts
Reels, Watch, photos, and Stories
iPhone vs Android save paths
When curl-x cannot download a Facebook video
FAQ: curl-x and Facebook downloads

The 3 Steps at a Glance

Copy the Facebook post link (Share → Copy link in the app, or copy the address bar on desktop)
Paste the URL into curl-x and tap Download
Save the MP4 or image to your device—pick HD when you need the sharpest file

That is the entire curl-x workflow. The sections below cover which link shapes work, how saves differ on iPhone versus Android, and what to do when extraction returns no media.

Step 1: Copy a Public Facebook Link

curl-x only needs a single public post URL—not your feed, not a profile page, and not a Messenger thread.

In the Facebook app (iPhone or Android):

Open the Watch video, Reel, photo, or Story you want to save
Tap Share (or the three-dot menu on some layouts)
Choose Copy link

On desktop:

Open the post in its own tab (click the timestamp or open the video fullscreen)
Copy the URL from the address bar

Your clipboard should contain a link that points to one piece of media, such as:

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1234567890123456
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1234567890123456
https://fb.watch/AbCdEfGhIj/
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1234567890123456

Quick check: open the same URL in a private browser tab while logged out. If Facebook asks you to log in or shows "content isn't available," curl-x cannot fetch it either. For a deeper breakdown of visibility rules, read Public vs Private Facebook Media: What Downloaders Can Access.

Step 2: Paste the URL into curl-x

Open your browser—Safari on iPhone, Chrome on Android, or any desktop browser
Go to curl-x
Paste the copied Facebook URL into the input field
Tap or click Download

curl-x normalizes mobile hostnames (m.facebook.com → www.facebook.com), follows fb.watch short-link redirects, and reads the public HTML Meta already serves on the web. You do not sign in with Facebook, install an app, or grant account permissions.

Tip: If you opened curl-x from Facebook's in-app browser, switch to Safari or Chrome first. In-app browsers on iOS and Android often block or mishandle file downloads. Tap Open in Browser from the share menu, then paste the link.

The same paste box also handles Instagram Reels, Threads posts, and X (Twitter) videos—see One Downloader for Reels, Watch, Stories, and Threads if you save media across Meta apps.

Step 3: Download and Save the File

When extraction succeeds, curl-x lists each downloadable item—usually one MP4 for video or one JPG/WebP for a photo. If Meta published multiple renditions, you will see HD and SD options.

Quality	Typical use
HD	Editing, presentations, or playback on a large screen
SD	Quick offline reference when storage or data is limited

Tap the download button next to your choice and confirm your browser's save prompt.

Desktop (Windows, Mac, Chromebook): the file lands in your Downloads folder. Open it with VLC, QuickTime, or your default player.

iPhone / iPad: Safari saves to the download manager first (blue arrow beside the address bar). Tap the finished MP4, then Share → Save Video to move it into Photos. Apple documents this handoff in Download items in Safari on iPhone.

Android: Chrome writes to Internal storage/Download. Open Google Photos → Library → Downloads, or pull down notifications and tap Download complete. If Gallery lags, open the file once in Photos or move it to DCIM/Camera.

Typical public Reels range from 5 MB to 40 MB per minute depending on upload quality—leave at least 100 MB free if you batch several downloads.

Which Facebook Links curl-x Accepts

curl-x is built around the URL patterns Meta exposes on the public web:

Link type	Example pattern	Works when public?
Watch	`facebook.com/watch?v=1234567890123456`	Yes
Video path	`facebook.com/username/videos/1234567890123456`	Yes
Reel	`facebook.com/reel/1234567890123456`	Yes
Short link	`fb.watch/AbCdEfGhIj/`	Yes, after redirect
Photo	`facebook.com/photo?fbid=1234567890123456`	Yes
Story	`facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=…`	Yes, while Story is live
Share (video)	`facebook.com/share/v/AbCdEfGh/`	Usually
Share (Reel)	`facebook.com/share/r/AbCdEfGh/`	Usually
Profile or feed	`facebook.com/somepage`	No — not a single post

Paste the full link you copied—do not trim query parameters like ?v= or ?fbid=. If extraction fails on a fb.watch short link, open it in a browser, let it expand to the full facebook.com URL, and copy again.

Reels, Watch, Photos, and Stories

The three-step curl-x workflow is identical across Facebook surfaces—only the URL shape changes.

Reels: copy a link containing /reel/ or /reels/. Vertical short video saves as MP4. For iPhone-specific Reels tips, see Best Facebook Reels Downloaders for iPhone.

Watch: long-form and page-hosted clips use /watch?v= or /username/videos/ paths. Some page videos expose only 720p or SD depending on how the uploader published them—curl-x cannot invent quality Meta never stored.

Photos: single images and some album shots return JPG or WebP at the highest resolution the public post exposes.

Stories: only public Stories that are still within the 24-hour window can be fetched. After expiry, the Story URL typically dies.

iPhone vs Android Save Paths

Platform	Where the file lands first	How to reach Gallery / Photos
iPhone	Safari download manager	Share → Save Video
iPad	Same as iPhone	Share → Save Video or Save to Files
Android	`Download` folder	Google Photos Downloads, or move to `DCIM/Camera`
Desktop	System Downloads	Open directly—no extra step

If the MP4 plays inline instead of saving, long-press the video in Safari or use Download Linked File from the share sheet. On Android, tap the browser ⋮ menu while the video plays and choose Download.

When curl-x Cannot Download a Facebook Video

Honest extractors fail predictably when Meta does not expose public media:

Private or friends-only posts
Group-only media you cannot open logged out
Deleted or unavailable videos
Expired Stories (after 24 hours)
Profile pages, feed URLs, or Messenger links instead of a single post

If you see "no media found" or "invalid URL," confirm the link opens in a logged-out tab, re-copy with Share → Copy link, and retry in Safari or Chrome—not Facebook's in-app browser. For error-code specifics, read Common Download Errors curl-x Helps Avoid.

FAQ: curl-x and Facebook Downloads

How do I use curl-x to download a Facebook video?

Copy the public post link, open curl-x in your browser, paste the URL, tap Download, and save the MP4. The three steps—copy, paste, save—work on iPhone, Android, and desktop without installing an app.

Do I need a Facebook account to use curl-x?

No. curl-x only reads public URLs Meta already serves on the web. You never enter a Facebook password on curl-x. If the video requires login to view, extraction will fail by design.

Can curl-x download Facebook Reels?

Yes. Copy a public Reel link (/reel/ or /share/r/), paste it into curl-x, and download the MP4. The same three-step flow applies to Watch videos and feed video posts.

Is curl-x safe for Facebook downloads?

Safer than random APKs or desktop installers that ask for your Facebook login. curl-x runs in your browser, requests only a public URL, and does not install software. The FTC warns that fake downloader ads can spread malware—stick to browser tools that never ask for credentials (FTC consumer alert).

Why does curl-x only offer SD quality?

Meta may have published only one compressed rendition—common on older uploads, screen recordings re-uploaded as video, or heavily re-shared clips. curl-x lists whatever renditions the public post exposes; it cannot upscale a 480p source to 1080p.

Does Facebook notify someone when I download with curl-x?

No. Saving a file through a public URL is not the same as liking or commenting in the app. Facebook does not send a "downloaded your video" notification. Respect creators' rights and Meta's Terms of Service when you reuse media.

Bottom Line

Using curl-x to download Facebook videos is a three-step habit: copy a public link, paste it into curl-x, and save the file. Watch, Reels, photos, and live Stories each use slightly different URL shapes, but the workflow never changes.

Start with a public link you already have permission to save, then try the three steps now on curl-x. For the full URL reference, HD versus SD guidance, and extended troubleshooting, continue with How to Download Facebook Videos: The Complete 2026 Guide.