Do you have videos on Facebook that you no longer want? Maybe they’re old, embarrassing, or just taking up space. Whatever the reason, it’s easy to delete videos from Facebook. In just a few clicks, you can remove any video from your profile or page.
However, before you delete a video, it’s important to remember that this action cannot be undone. Once a video is deleted, it’s gone forever. So, if you’re not sure whether you want to delete a video, it’s best to err on the side of caution and keep it. Additionally, if the video is shared by other users, deleting the video will not remove it from their profiles or pages.
If you’re certain that you want to delete a video, follow these steps to do so: First, go to your profile or page and click on the “Videos” tab. Next, find the video that you want to delete and hover your mouse over it. A small menu will appear. Click on the “Delete” button in the menu. Finally, click on the “Delete” button again to confirm that you want to delete the video.
Bulk Deleting Videos
One of the most efficient ways to delete multiple videos from Facebook is through the Activity Log. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
-
Navigate to the Activity Log: Click on the downward-facing arrow in the top right corner of your Facebook window and select "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings" > "Activity Log."
-
Filter by Video Posts: In the left-hand menu, select "Videos You’re Tagged In" from the "Filter" section. This will display a list of all videos in which you appear.
-
Select Videos to Delete: Mark the checkbox next to each video you want to delete. You can also use the "Select All" option to select all videos on the page.
-
Click "Delete": Once you’ve selected the desired videos, click the "Delete" button located at the bottom of the page. Confirm the deletion by clicking "Delete Post" in the pop-up window.
Using the Activity Log, you can delete multiple videos in bulk quickly and comprehensively.
Additional Notes:
- The Activity Log only displays posts within the past few years. To delete videos older than that, you may need to use other methods.
- If you’re unable to delete a particular video using this method, it may be because you don’t have permission to do so. In such cases, you can try asking the video’s owner to delete it.
- If you’re experiencing any issues while deleting videos, you can refer to Facebook’s Help Center for additional support.
Deleting Videos from a Page
If you’re managing a Facebook Page, you may need to delete videos that are no longer relevant or that violate Facebook’s community standards. Here are the steps on how to delete videos from a Page:
- Go to your Page’s video library: Click on the "Videos" tab on your Page’s left-hand menu.
- Select the video you want to delete: Hover over the video thumbnail and click the "Edit" button.
- Delete the video: On the Edit Video page, scroll down to the bottom and click the "Delete Video" button. Confirm the deletion by clicking "Delete" again.
Additional Information on Deleting Videos from a Page
- Bulk deletion: You can delete multiple videos at once by selecting the checkbox next to each video thumbnail and then clicking the "Delete" button at the top of the page.
- Deleted videos are not recoverable: Once you delete a video, it cannot be recovered. If you accidentally delete a video, you will need to re-upload it.
- Videos may take time to delete: It may take some time for videos to be deleted from Facebook’s servers. During this time, the videos may still be visible to users who have already seen them or who have them bookmarked.
Permanently Deleting Videos
To permanently delete videos from Facebook, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Facebook account and go to your profile.
- Click on the “Photos/Videos” tab.
- Hover over the video you want to delete and click on the three dots that appear.
- Select “Delete” from the menu.
- A confirmation window will appear, so click “Delete” again to confirm.
- The video will be permanently deleted from your Facebook account. It will no longer be visible to you or others.
Note: Once you permanently delete a video from Facebook, it cannot be recovered. So, make sure you’re certain you want to delete it before you do.
| Platform | Steps |
|---|---|
| Desktop |
|
| Mobile App |
|
Deleting Videos from a Mobile Device
To delete videos from your Facebook account using a mobile device, follow these steps:
1. Open the Facebook App
Locate and tap on the Facebook app icon on your device’s home screen or app drawer.
2. Navigate to Your Profile
Tap on your profile picture or name located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Access Your Videos
Under your profile picture, tap on the “Photos” tab. Then, select the “Videos” tab to view all the videos you’ve uploaded or shared.
4. Select the Video You Want to Delete
Scroll through your videos and tap on the video you want to remove.
5. Open the Options Menu
Tap on the three horizontal dots (•••) located in the top right corner of the video.
6. Choose “Delete Video”
From the dropdown menu, select the “Delete Video” option.
7. Confirm Deletion
A confirmation dialog box will appear. Tap on the “Delete” button to permanently remove the video from your Facebook account. Before you proceed with deletion, it’s important to note that:
| Copies of the Video: | While the video will be removed from Facebook, copies may still exist on your device or in cloud backups. |
| Shared Videos: | If you have shared the video with others, they may still have access to the video even after you delete it. |
| Recovery: | Deleted videos cannot be recovered unless you have a backup of your Facebook data. |
How to Delete Videos From Facebook
To delete a video from Facebook, follow these steps:
1. Log in to Facebook and go to your profile.
2. Click on the “Photos” tab.
3. Select the “Videos” album.
4. Find the video you want to delete and click on the pencil icon in the bottom right corner.
5. Select “Delete Photo or Video”.
6. Click “Delete” to confirm.
The video will now be deleted from your Facebook account.
People Also Ask
How do I delete multiple videos at once?
To delete multiple videos at once, follow these steps:
- Log in to Facebook and go to your profile.
- Click on the “Photos” tab.
- Select the “Videos” album.
- Hold down the “Ctrl” key (Windows) or “Command” key (Mac) and click on each video you want to delete.
- Click on the pencil icon in the bottom right corner.
- Select “Delete Photos or Videos”.
- Click “Delete” to confirm.
How do I delete a video that I’ve shared?
To delete a video that you’ve shared, follow these steps:
- Log in to Facebook and go to your profile.
- Click on the “Activity Log” tab.
- Find the post that contains the video you want to delete.
- Click on the pencil icon in the top right corner of the post.
- Select “Delete Post”.
- Click “Delete” to confirm.
