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How to Upload Video to Facebook

By: Carolyn Abram and

Updated: 03-26-2016

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As Facebook expands, there are more options for sharing content with others. And now, sharing videos is just as easy as sharing photos. You can add them from your computer and even an iPhone.

How to add a video from your computer

Uploading a video to Facebook includes going out into the world, recording something, and then moving it from your camera onto your computer. Now, to upload a video to Facebook, follow these steps:

  1. Choose Add Photo/Video in the Share box at the top of your Home page or Timeline.

    Options for adding photos and videos to Facebook appear.

  2. Click Upload Photos/Video.

    This expands a window that allows you to navigate your computer’s hard drive.

  3. Select a video file from your computer.

    This brings you back to Facebook, where your video is appended to your post. A filmstrip icon indicates that you’re adding a video, not a photo.

  4. (Optional) Type any explanation or comment into the Say Something About This Video box.

  5. (Optional) Select who can see this video using the Privacy menu.

    As usual, your basic options are Public, Friends Except Acquaintances, Friends, Only Me, or a Custom group of people.

  6. Click Post.

    A blue progress bar appears at the bottom of the post. Uploading a video can sometimes take a while, so be patient. When it’s ready, you'll be notified that your video is processing. This means that you need to wait a little while until your video is ready. You can use Facebook in the meantime or decide to edit the video’s info.

How to add a video from your iPhone

Much like photos, many of the videos you want to share most are ones you take when you’re out and about: someone attempting to park a car in a spot that’s too small, your kid chasing a soccer ball, the bride and groom cutting the cake. More and more often, you may find yourself using your phone to record these videos.

You could move the video from your phone to your computer and then add it to Facebook, or you could skip the middleman and share it directly from your phone using the Facebook app:

  1. Tap the Photo option at the top of your mobile News Feed.

    Your Photo and Video roll from your phone appears.

  2. Tap the video you want to add.

    A preview of your video appears. You can play it here to make sure you want to share it.

  3. Tap the blue Pencil in Box icon at the bottom of the video preview.

    The screen becomes the usual box you see when you add a status or other post, with a thumbnail icon representing the video. You can add a comment, a location, tags, and change the privacy option just like you do for any other type of post.

  4. When you’re done, tap Post in the upper-right corner of the screen.

    The video is then added to Facebook. Your friends will be able to see it on your Timeline and in their News Feeds (depending on your privacy settings, of course).

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How to Save or Download Videos From Facebook to Any Device

  • You can save any video on Facebook to play it again later.
  • To download a video from Facebook to your phone, use a third-party app like Friendly Social Browser.
  • You can also download a video from Facebook to your computer by changing its URL and then saving it.

Facebook doesn't make it easy to save videos to your phone or computer — the social media service would rather you simply return to Facebook to watch them again.

But just because Facebook would prefer that you don't download video, that doesn't mean you can't do it.

Here's how to download a video from Facebook, whether you're using your computer, iPhone, or Android phone.

How to save a video on Facebook to watch later 

Before we get to permanently downloading videos from Facebook, though, there may be times when you simply want to save a video within Facebook so you can more easily watch it later. Think of it like "bookmarking" a video.

1. Find a video that you want to save for later.

2. Click or tap the more icon – the three horizontal dots – in the top right corner of the video post.

3. Click or tap Save video.

Click or tap "Save video." Stefan Ionescu

Later, when you want to return to the video, all of your saved videos will be stored in one place.  

On a computer, click Watch – the icon that looks like a computer monitor with a play button in the middle – in the top menu. Then, select Saved Videos.

Click "Watch" and then "Saved Videos." Stefan Ionescu

On a phone, tap the three horizontal lines (known as a "hamburger menu") and then tap Saved.

You can also find your saved videos in the Facebook mobile app. Stefan Ionescu

How to download a Facebook video to your iPhone or Android device

You can't download a video to your phone using the ordinary Facebook app, but there are a number of third-party apps that make it possible to save the video directly to your phone's Camera Roll. One app that works particularly well for both Android and iPhone users is Friendly Social Browser.

1. Install Friendly Social Browser.

2. Tap Facebook – this will also make Facebook the default profile for the app moving forward.

Choose Facebook from the list of social media sites. Stefan Ionescu

3. Log into Facebook using your usual Facebook credentials.

4. Once you're logged in, you can use Friendly Social Browser instead of the official Facebook app — for the most part, it will look and act the same as the app you are used to.

5. If you're using an iPhone, tap the cloud-shaped download button in the bottom right corner of the video post. On an Android device, tap the download icon in the video itself. 

Tap the button that allows you to download the video on your device. Stefan Ionescu

Note: For some videos, you may need to start playing the video to see the download button.

6. On Android, the video will start downloading immediately, but on iPhone, you'll see a pop-up with more options. If you're an iPhone user, tap the download icon next to the Video option.

On iPhone, you'll need to tap this download icon. Stefan Ionescu

7. Choose either Save to Photos or Save to Files.

Note: On both iPhone and Android, you might need to give the app permission to access your photos gallery and storage media.

How to save and download a video from Facebook to your computer

Unlike your phone, we don't recommend using any third-party programs or websites to try to download videos on your computer. Many of these are not trustworthy and can contain malware or attempt to lure you into paying for additional services.

Instead, there's a trick you can use to download video directly from Facebook.

1. Find a video that you want to save.

2. Click the more icon – the three horizontal dots – in the top right corner of the video post

3.Select Copy link.

Click "Copy Link." Stefan Ionescu

4. In a new browser window, paste the URL you just copied in the address bar, and hit the Enter key on your keyboard to expand the URL.

Quick tip: You can quickly paste text by pressing Ctrl + V on a PC and Command + V on a Mac.

5. When the page loads, replace the www with mbasic.

Replace "www" with "mbasic" in the URL. Stefan Ionescu

6. Press Enter so the new URL loads in the browser. You'll see the video appear in a format that's optimized for a mobile device.

7. Start playing the video, right-click on the video, and then choose Save Video As.

Right-click the video and select "Save Video As." Stefan Ionescu

8. Give the video a name and click Save.

The video will now be saved to your computer.

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How to add video to Facebook in various ways

Thanks to the built-in functions of the Facebook social network, as well as with the help of special utilities, any user can upload his video to the server. In this article, we will look at how to add videos to Facebook , and also talk about the requirements for them from the social network.

Content

  1. How to add a video to a Facebook group
  2. Download a video from another service
  3. Using the standard uploader
  4. Publishing videos from the mobile version of Facebook
  5. Requirements for videos on Facebook
  6. Conclusion

How to add a video to a Facebook group

There are many restrictions and requirements for videos that each user of this social network must comply with. In particular, these are the technical characteristics, thanks to which the video will open correctly both on a mobile device and on a PC. nine0005

There are two ways to add a video to a Facebook group or to your personal profile:

  • use a standard uploader;
  • using links to videos from other services and social networks.

If you want to add a video from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc., then you just need to copy the link to it and post it on Facebook. Let's look at the download methods in more detail below.

Downloading a clip from another service

With the help of video hosting and social networks, you can share your publications on Facebook without any downloads and unnecessary downloads. Upload the necessary video to video hosting, on YouTube, for example, and then add this video as a link to your page.

We advise you to read the detailed instructions on how to upload a video to Facebook from YouTube using a computer:

  1. Go to video hosting, upload your video or find another person's video. nine0010
  2. Click on the button "Share" under the entry.
  3. And choose the social network Facebook.
  4. Specify where exactly you want to publish the entry and confirm your action.

You can send a video to the Chronicle or Stories. In the event that you share the video in the news feed, the publication will be displayed with a preview option and a link to the original. The owner of the FB page can add his description, geolocation, etc.

With standard loader

Communities and open pages have a function to upload videos directly to Facebook servers. The author of the post can post the video on the wall, make a caption, or even tag community members. How to upload a video:

  1. Go to the community and select "Publications".
  2. Specify the location of the file.
  3. Upload the clip, make an appropriate description (if necessary).

The user can also add multiple media files to one entry. For example, upload two photos and two videos, specify a description and geolocation. The owner of the page or community can view previously uploaded clips in sections "More" or "Albums". You can delete videos or edit post descriptions.

All uploaded records will automatically be sent for review and processing. In the event that the video contains prohibited materials, violates the rules of the social network, or there will be many complaints about it, the administration can block not only this material, but also the community.

Publishing a video from the mobile version of Facebook

You can publish a video on your page through the mobile application of the social network. Friends and other users will see this post if privacy settings are not applied. Downloading a video through the mobile version of FB is carried out as follows:

  1. Go to the Facebook mobile app and select the " Publications " section.
  2. Allow access to internal storage if required.
  3. Download the video and wait for the processing to go through.

Just like in the PC version, the user needs to keep track of their content. If it contains scenes of violence, alcohol or weapons, the video and your community may be blocked by social network administrators. nine0005

Requirements for Facebook videos

In addition to copyright and special rules, there are a number of technical requirements for videos. These requirements are designed to ensure that all users can view content from any device in good resolution. Basic parameters for video recordings:

  • maximum video size - 4 gigabytes;
  • video duration from 1 second to 240 minutes;
  • format: MP4 and MOV. nine0010
  • aspect ratio: 16:9, 4:5, 2:3.

Aspect ratios must be respected so that users can view the video in good quality and generally run it. If your video clip is more than 4 GB in size, then it can be cut into several parts and indicated in the title or description - this will arouse additional interest among the audience in the content you publish.

Conclusion

Posting a video to Facebook from a mobile phone or computer does not require any special knowledge. It is important to comply with all social network rules and technical requirements. We hope this article was helpful to you. nine0005

How to upload a video to Facebook from your phone - Dudom

Since social networks are primarily created for communication and information exchange, many users try to regularly post interesting posts, talk about events in their lives, repost publications of their favorite groups.

One of the best ways to share interesting content - whether it's moments from your life, a video from the Internet, a cool movie, a clip - all this can be conveyed through video. And most social networks have tried to provide their users with the most convenient and simple ways to share information. In this article, we will describe how to upload videos to Facebook in different ways. nine0005

Contents:

Upload a video to Facebook from a computer

To upload a file to your Facebook page from a computer, follow these instructions.

1. Open the main page of the social network. At the top is a form for creating a new post, there are many possibilities. You need to click on the Photo/Video button below the text field:

2. In the pop-up window, select the file you need to download and click Open

-some information - mark friends, place, emotions. nine0005

4. After posting, click Share and your subscribers will be able to watch the video.

By the way, by uploading a file in this way, you will publish it in the feed, and the video will be added to the corresponding Video section in your profile.

Download video from your phone

If you access Facebook from your phone through the corresponding application, then to download the video you only need to open the social network and click on the Video button at the top of the page ( for Iphone and Android everything is the same ):

After that, a gallery will open, from where you need to select a file, and then you can make a post, and then publish it. If the video you want to publish is not in the phone's gallery, then simply change the folder in the window that opens and find the desired file.

If you use a browser on your phone and access Facebook through it , then on the same main page you first need to click on the empty text field - after that Facebook will open all the possibilities, including downloading the video. You can read the QR code online by downloading the application from the Google market. nine0005

Upload video to a group

Facebook groups work similarly to regular profiles, so to upload a video there (whether it be your group or a group you follow), you need to click on the Video button in the section for a new post in the same way and open the file.

Download videos from YouTube

You will need all of the above methods to download videos from a computer and all kinds of media. But if the clip is already on YouTube, then for publication it will be enough to insert a link to the video and it will automatically be loaded into the post:0005

The link can be removed when the video is uploaded. Another way to publish a video from YouTube is to click on the Share button on the site itself under the video and select Facebook from the suggested networks

It is worth noting that Facebook supports all major video formats (mp4, mov, mkv, avi and wmv), but if you still can't upload the video, you need to check two things:

  • the size and length of the video must not exceed 4GB/120 minutes
  • needs a stable internet connection. Often the file upload fails if the
    • signal is lost

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Video content rules the show. But not everyone has yet learned how to work with video in social networks. In this tutorial, I will show you how to upload videos to your Facebook page. nine0190

Facebook video upload specifications
  • Uploaded video must be approximately 2 hours long and no larger than 4 GB.
  • Only AVI, MKV, MOV, MP4 formats are supported. If the video file is of a different format, it will have to be converted.
  • Files download better over Wi-Fi.
How to add a video to Facebook from your phone through a mobile application

To do this, go to your Facebook page and create a new post. Click on the camera at the bottom under the window to post a post. The app will open your photos. If you have not done this before, then the system will ask permission to access the camera. nine0005

Select the material that we plan to upload or several video files at once and click " ready" .

You can record, for example, a new video, and not add a saved one:

For iOS: Click in the publication - "camera" . At the top left there is a film icon. Click on it and then again on the button "Camera" at the bottom right. Record a video, and to add it to the publication, just press "use" .

For Android: In a post, tap the camera icon and the c+ camera icon. After that, you will see the application "camera" . When the entry ends, it is added to the list, from where it will need to be selected.

Set restrictions to control who can view the video. Now click "Publish" and wait for the video to load.

How to publish videos from a computer

We go to our page. Select the item " photo / video " on the left. Next, select "add video" , a window will load where we specify the file on the computer. Now it remains only to write the name, indicate the place and give a description. We also choose who can access the video and publish it. Attention: the mobile version will not allow you to download videos in this way.

How to add videos from YouTube to Facebook

This is relevant, since YouTube has a huge amount of both professional and amateur videos. The publication of such material looks like the design of a classic post. nine0005

  1. Go to YouTube. Open the video you need.
  2. Press the button "Share" , which is located under the player, select the FB icon.

3. Next, you can leave a comment and determine the circle of people who can see the recording.

4. Click "Share".

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Important! Make sure you are logged into your Facebook account before opening YouTube.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the process of downloading a video. Do not miss the fashion trend, use more often!

Hello friends! Today we will learn how to add videos to the social network Facebook. After all, video content is gaining momentum more and more, now almost any social network allows you to post videos on the Internet. Facebook is no exception. Let us, as always, briefly analyze the most basic aspects of adding a video to your profile. nine0005

Adding a video to a Facebook post

Let's start with the simplest and see how to embed a video in a post on your wall (timeline). To do this, we need the "Home" tab. Pay attention to the input field "What are you thinking about?" and under it click on the button "Photo / Video":

After that, a window pops up, where we click on this button again:

In it we find the item "Photo" and click on it:

A list of all the photos and videos you have uploaded (if any) is displayed. We need to click on the "Add photo / video" button in the top menu.

Next, look for the desired entry on the hard drive of your computer. After selecting it, a video settings window will pop up, in which, for example, you can come up with a description for the video. Set a viewing restriction: available to everyone, for friends, or generally only for personal viewing.

After all the settings are set, click on the "Publish" button:

We are waiting for it to be uploaded to the social network server:

Next, we will be informed that the video has already been uploaded, but is still being processed:

We can now watch our video if we go back to the list of our albums . If you have not created any new albums for this video, the system will automatically create an album for you called "Video". By the way, you can follow the link and read about how to create an album on Facebook.

Adding a video from YouTube to Facebook

To be honest, it's not as easy to add it here as, for example, on the social network Vkontakte, where we just copy the link to the video on YouTube and that's it.

It won't work like that. After all, the copied link will be displayed simply as a link to the video, and not a full-fledged video player. This is me, about the sad.

There is, of course, one way - it's just to share the video through YouTube. In this case, a link with a thumbnail to the video and its description will appear in the list of your publications, which, in principle, is also not bad. nine0005

We go to YouTube and find the video we want to post on our Facebook page. Right below the video, look for the "Share" button and click on it.

We have a whole list of services where you can share this video in the form of buttons. Click on the Facebook button.

Attention! While you are pressing the button, you must be logged into your Facebook account, otherwise you will be asked to do so in the next step:

The video publish settings window pops up. They will ask where exactly we want to share this video, as well as who will see this publication.

After all the settings, click on the "Publish to Facebook" button.

Go to your Facebook account and watch the timeline. We admire the result of the work done:

Adding a video from your Android phone

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