How to Download Your Information from Facebook

Once upon a time, Facebook was filled with posts about the minutiae of daily life and albums showcasing nearly every experience. Today, much of this media may be hidden under the “only me” privacy setting. Regardless of the current state of your profile, Facebook likely holds a treasure trove of memories you may want to preserve or revisit later.

Accessing Your Facebook Data

The good news is that you can download your Facebook information. This includes the ability to download your posts, photos you’re tagged in, groups you belong to, friendships, and your search history. Additionally, you can view apps connected to your Facebook account and your interactions with advertisements. However, it is important to note that you will not be able to access content you have deleted, and some information may not be available for your entire time on Facebook, depending on when and how the platform stored specific media.

Steps to Download Your Information

So, how do you download your Facebook information from Meta? You can start by clicking on your profile picture, then selecting the “Settings and Privacy” tab. From there, navigate to “Settings” and choose “Download Your Information.” Click “Continue,” followed by “Download or Transfer Information.”

Selecting Your Data

You will be prompted to choose which profiles you want to save information from. After making your selections, click “Next” to reach the “How much information do you want to download?” option. Here, you can click on “Specific Types of Information” to narrow down what you want and obtain a copy of your data logs. The final decision is whether you want to download the information to your device or to a specific location.

Processing Your Request

Once you have submitted your request, you should see a “Pending” status. You will have four days to download everything after your request has been processed.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/how-to-download-your-information-from-facebook-121403031.html?src=rss