6 Ways to Record Facebook Videos on PC, Mac, iPhone, Android
There is no such visible Download button on Facebook. If you want to keep Facebook videos, video calls, live streams, and other kinds of videos before they disappear, it is highly suggested to record Facebook videos.
Some people may wonder whether it is legal to record a FB video. Well, check the video owner's permission first. It's okay to save and record videos from Facebook for personal use. But don't distribute copyrighted videos without permission. Now, let's see how to record on Facebook Messenger, Live, Story, and more.
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Record Facebook Video Calls on Windows and Mac Record Facebook Live Videos on iPhone Record Facebook Videos on AndroidHow to Record Facebook Video Calls on Windows and Mac
If you need an advanced Facebook video screen recorder, choose AnyRec Screen Recorder. It provides 7 recording modes, a time schedule, a video editor, and GPU acceleration for desktop users. As for OBS, QuickTime Player, and online recorder, they have different advantages and disadvantages for video call recording. You can compare and get the best tool to record Facebook videos.
AnyRec Screen Recorder – Record and Edit Facebook Videos
To record Facebook videos on Windows/Mac without losing quality, AnyRec Screen Recorder must be your best choice. It's a versatile screen recorder that helps you record Facebook live or video chats smoothly without a time limit. You can record and save Facebook video to MP4, AVI, and other formats. Or you can record Facebook video for YouTube and other sharing platforms.
Record video and audio on Facebook and more sources.
Trim, merge, convert, compress, and edit recording files.
Add annotations and scheduling tasks.
No Lag. Smooth recording with GPU acceleration.
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1. Start the Video Recorder
Open AnyRec Screen Recorder. Click the "Video Recorder" button to record Facebook Messenger video calls and more activities.
2. Choose the Desired Input Settings
Click the "Full Screen" or "Custom" button to select the desired region. Then you can switch on the toggle buttons of "System Sound" and "Microphone" to record a Facebook video with audio.
3. Adjust the Output Settings
Open the settings and click the "Recording" pane. Then you can change the video format, codec, quality, and other settings according to your needs.
4. Record Facebook Video
Click the "REC" button to record a Facebook live video. When you stop recording, you can preview and use the built-in video editor. If everything goes well, save or share this Facebook video recording.
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OBS – Record Facebook Video [No Editing]
Don't forget OBS! You can use OBS as your Facebook call recorder on Windows 11/10/8/7 too. Here you can screen record Facebook video calls from both ends for free. Compared with other free recorders, OBS has a sharp learning curve and requires high CPU usage. So it might not be friendly to new users with low-end computers.
- 1.Open OBS. Click the "Add" button in the bottom left. Later, click the "Display Capture" button and follow its on-screen guide.
- 2.Click the "Display Capture" button as your capture method for Facebook screen recording.
- 3.Specify preferences to make OBS recording takes less space, including video format, resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and other settings.
- 4.Click the "Start Recording" button to record a screen and audio of Facebook on PC with OBS.
QuickTime Player – Install BlackHole for Facebook Recording
Mac users can use QuickTime Player to record screen video with a microphone voice for free. If you want to record Facebook video with computer audio, you need to install a virtual audio driver, such as BlackHole, SoundFlower, and more. Set it as a newly created multi-output device in Audio MIDI setup. Later, you can record Facebook video calls and streams with QuickTime Player.
- 1.Download BlackHole from GitHub, then install it.
- 2.Open the "Utilities" folder in "Applications". Click the "+" button in the lower left corner. Later, click the "Create Multi Output Device", "Built-in Output" and "BlackHole 2ch" buttons to configure the QuickTime internal audio recording setup.
- 3.Open QuickTime Player. Click the "New Screen Recording" option from the top "File" drop-down list.
- 4.Make sure "BlackHole 2ch" has been set as the input audio source. You can click the arrow next to the "Record" button to check.
- 5.Now you can click the "Record" button to record a Facebook video call on Mac. Once you stop, find the MOV recording video on your desktop.
Online Screen Recorder – Record Facebook Video to MP4
If you don't want to download any software, you can choose the best online Facebook recorder - AnyRec Free Online Screen Recorder. It's also a very powerful screen recorder to record Facebook videos with 1:1 original quality. Without any watermarks and time limits, you can record Facebook Messenger video calls to MP4 and WMV for free.
- 1.Open the official website of AnyRec Free Online Screen Recorder on any browser. Click the "Record for Free" button to install the launcher in a few seconds, and then click it again to start the free online Facebook video recorder.
- 2.Drag the borderline to adjust the selected region, and you can also record the full screen. Then click the "Speaker" button and adjust the volume according to your liking. To record Facebook video calls from both ends, you’d better click the "Microphone" button as well.
- 3.Click the "Settings" button to customize the video format, codec, frame rate, and quality. Then click the "OK" button to save the settings. After that, click the "REC" button on the main interface to record Facebook video to MP4 or WMV.
- 4.To stop recording on Facebook live stream, you can click the "Stop" button in the toolbox at any time. You can also open the file folder directly to watch your Facebook recordings.
Record Facebook Live Videos on iPhone
You can record Facebook videos on an iPhone with the default iOS screen recording function (starting from iOS 11). The default iOS screen recording can record screen video with microphone audio. It cannot record the app internal audio. So if you fail to record Facebook video with system sound, you can use AnyRec Screen Recorder (use its Phone Recorder) as an alternative.
- 1.Open the Settings app. Tap the "Control Center".
- 2.Find the "Screen Recording" option and tap the "+" button next to it.
- 3.Swipe down from the top right corner to open Control Center.
- 4.Tap the "Record" button. Also, turn on the "Microphone Audio" option.
- 5.Record Facebook live streams, video calls, and videos after a 3-second countdown.
- 6.Tap the red "Stop" button on the status bar. You can go to the "Photos" app to get your MOV Facebook video.
Record Facebook Videos on Android
Android users (Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and more) can use the built-in camera app or utilize a screen recording app to record Facebook video calls. Compared with the iPhone screen recording function, you can get more recording options. For example, you can record phone audio, capture microphone voice, and show screen touches optionally. However, some Android phones lack video recording support. During this time, you can use a third-party screen recorder app to record better videos, such as AZ Screen Recorder and others.
- 1.Swipe down from the top of your phone screen. Get the Quick Settings panel.
- 2.Find and tap the "Screen Recorder" button. Then confirm recording permissions.
- 3.Tap the "Start" button to record Facebook live streams.
- 4.You can swipe down and tap the "Stop" button to finish video recording.
- 5.Find your FB recording in the Photos or Gallery app.
Conclusion
Recording Facebook video calls, live streams, live chats, stories, feed videos, and other kinds of videos is easy when you have the right tool. Compared with OBS, QuickTime Player, and online recorder, AnyRec Screen Recorder provides easy video/audio recording with flexible options. There is no need to install a virtual audio driver or optimize computer performance. Just choose the right recording mode. Later, you can start recording and build your offline Facebook video collection now!
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