Step 1: Copy the Facebook link
Open Facebook, find the public post or album with photos, tap Share, and copy the URL.
Three easy steps to save public Facebook photos to your device.
Open Facebook, find the public post or album with photos, tap Share, and copy the URL.
Paste the copied URL into the image downloader input box above and press the Download button.
Click the Download button on each image once processing is complete, and the photo saves directly to your device.
FBviddl's Facebook Image Downloader allows you to save publicly accessible Facebook images directly to your device. Copy and paste a link to a public post, page photo, or profile picture — the tool retrieves the image or images depending on how many the link points to. No software download or Facebook login required.
When you view a photo on Facebook, it is visible on your screen but not saved to your device. A screenshot captures everything visible at that moment — including cropped portions of the picture and other areas of the page — and the result is affected by your screen settings and resolution.
Downloading, on the other hand, retrieves the actual image file that Facebook provides, without any interface elements or screen-level modifications. FBviddl shows you a preview of the file before you save it. This does not guarantee the file is identical to the original upload, since Facebook processes and resizes images according to its own requirements.
FBviddl works with publicly accessible Facebook photographs, including:
When a post or album contains more than one image, the tool can display multiple photos at once. However, the ability to retrieve each image depends on the specific link and its privacy settings.
"Public" means the post can be viewed by anyone — including people who are not logged into Facebook and are not the user's friends. "Private" or restricted refers to posts visible only to friends, shared in private or closed groups, limited to a specific set of people, or otherwise restricted from public view.
The fact that FBviddl does not require a Facebook login does not mean it can access private content. It works only with images that have been made publicly visible, and it has no way to bypass Facebook's privacy settings. Even with a direct link, a photo restricted to friends, a group, or a limited audience will not be accessible.
Our site retrieves the current public version of the image from Facebook without enhancing or upgrading the quality. Facebook resizes and compresses images for performance, so the downloaded file may be smaller or more compressed than the original upload. If you open the photo fully before copying the link, a higher-resolution version may be available. Since Facebook controls the image files it serves, there is no guarantee you will receive the original resolution or the highest available quality.
Because FBviddl works through a web browser, it works on any device — Android phones, iPhones, Windows PCs, and Macs — by following the same steps: copy the URL, process it, and download. Where the file saves depends on your device and browser. On a computer, it goes to the Downloads folder. On a phone, it may appear in the Photos or Gallery app or in the Downloads app, depending on the device and browser settings.
Some common reasons a Facebook image may fail to download:
An occasional failure does not always mean something is wrong — Facebook controls what happens to every piece of content, and that can change at any time.
Saving an image from Facebook does not give you ownership or any copyright over it. The creator or original uploader typically retains ownership, even when the image is publicly visible. Saving an image for personal reference is not the same as reposting, publishing, modifying, or using it commercially. Whether a specific image is subject to copyright and how that applies depends on the image, the creator, your location, and your intended use.
Common questions about downloading Facebook photos with FBviddl.
A Facebook Image Downloader is a tool that lets you save Facebook photos to your device using the image link, instead of taking a screenshot. FBviddl processes the link, previews the images, and lets you download the version currently available from Facebook.
Yes. If the link leads to a post or album with multiple public images, FBviddl will display all available pictures for preview so you can download them one by one. This applies to a single post or album, not an entire account.
Yes. FBviddl works in a mobile browser on Android and iPhone the same way it does on desktop. Copy the Facebook photo link, paste it, wait for processing, and download. The file saves to Photos, Gallery, or Downloads depending on your phone and browser.
Yes, if the specific photo is publicly accessible. Public Facebook Page photos and profile pictures set to public can be downloaded the same way as any other public image. If a photo is restricted or the profile picture is not set to public, the downloader will not be able to retrieve it.
No. Not requiring a login does not mean FBviddl can access private content. Photos visible to friends only, within a private group, or to a limited audience cannot be retrieved, and FBviddl does not attempt to bypass Facebook's privacy settings.
Most often it is due to private content, an incomplete link, a deleted post, or a link that points to a general profile or page rather than a specific image. If the link is valid and accessible but still fails, Facebook may have changed how it delivers that content.
Saving an image does not give you the right to use it any way you like. The original creator usually retains copyright even when the image is public. You may need their permission before using it publicly or commercially. Copyright rules vary by jurisdiction and intended use.