How to Download and Save Your Facebook Live Videos Before They Disappear

Facebook has recently updated its Live video storage policy, which means your past and future Live videos won’t be stored indefinitely. If you want to keep your valuable content, you need to act fast. If you’re wondering how to save your Facebook Live videos, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you easily download and transfer your content before it’s gone.

From February 19, 2025, Facebook will only store new Live videos for 30 days, after which they will be automatically deleted. Any existing Live videos older than 30 days will also start disappearing in waves over the coming months. Luckily, Facebook provides a few ways to download, transfer, or postpone the deletion of your videos.

If you’re wondering how to save your Facebook Live videos, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you easily download and transfer your content before it’s gone.

Tip: Click the images below to see them in full screen:

How to Download Individual Videos:

Step 1: Find your Live Video:

• Go to your Facebook Profile or Business Page
• Click on the “Videos” tab

Step 2: Download the Video:

• Open the video in full-screen mode
• Click the three dots (…) in the top right corner.

How to Download Videos In Bulk:

Step 1: Go to Your Notifications

• Open the Facebook app or desktop version
• Tap the notification about Facebook’s new Live video policy.

Step 2: Download Your Videos

• Tap “Download Live videos”.
• Select your preferred options.
• Tap “Submit request” to start the download process.

How to Postpone Facebook Live Video Deletion

If you need more time to decide which videos to save, Facebook allows you to delay deletion for up to 6 months.

How to Postpone:

• When you receive a deletion notification, click “Learn more”.
• Select “Postpone” to extend the availability of your videos.

Tip: Don’t wait until the last minute! Start downloading and transferring your Live videos now to avoid losing valuable content.

By following these steps, you can easily download and save your Facebook Live videos, ensuring your hard work doesn’t disappear. If you found this guide helpful, share it with others who may need to save their videos too!

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