If you searched for a "Facebook video downloader for Mac," you might expect to find a dedicated app in the App Store. You don't need one. FacebookReelDown runs entirely in the browser, which means it works exactly the same on macOS as it does anywhere else — no download, no install, no Mac-specific version required.

Why There's No Native Mac App

A native macOS app would need to be built, signed, notarized by Apple, and updated every time Facebook changes something on its end — real overhead for functionality a website already handles cleanly. Since a browser tab has everything needed to fetch a public video link and hand you back a file, adding an installed app on top doesn't get you anything extra. It just adds another piece of software to keep updated.

How to Download Facebook Videos on Mac

  1. Open Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on your Mac.
  2. Go to FacebookReelDown.
  3. Copy the share link from the Facebook video or Reel you want (three-dot menu → Copy Link, or right-click → Copy Video Address on desktop).
  4. Paste the link into the input box and tap Get Video.
  5. Pick a quality option and download — the file lands in your Downloads folder, same as any other browser download.

Tip: In Safari, downloaded files go to ~/Downloads by default unless you've changed the setting under Safari → Settings → General.

Works Across Every Mac Browser

Because it's browser-based rather than an installed program, FacebookReelDown behaves identically whether you're using Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge on macOS. There's no "Mac version" to look for separately from the regular site — it's the same tool, and switching browsers doesn't change how it works.

Finding Your Downloaded Video

Once a download finishes, macOS shows it in the Downloads icon in your Dock (if pinned) or under Finder → Downloads. From there you can drag it into any folder, AirDrop it to another Apple device, or open it directly in QuickTime Player.

No Rosetta, No Compatibility Concerns

Because nothing installs, there's nothing to worry about regarding Apple Silicon versus Intel compatibility, macOS version requirements, or security prompts asking you to approve an app from an unidentified developer. A webpage runs the same way regardless of what's under the hood on your Mac.

Bottom Line

You don't need to hunt for a "Mac downloader" separate from the regular tool — FacebookReelDown already works natively in every browser macOS ships with or supports, with the same paste-link-and-download flow as on any other device.

For PC or Windows 11-specific notes instead, see Facebook video downloader for PC or for Windows 11.