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How to Save a Photo from Facebook

Download a photo when Facebook and the uploader's permissions allow it.

Quick Answer

Open the photo and use Facebook's download/save controls where available; respect the owner's privacy and rights.

Step by Step

  1. Use the platform's official app or website and confirm you are signed into the intended account.
  2. Open the photo and use Facebook's download/save controls where available; respect the owner's privacy and rights.
  3. Review privacy, audience, recipient, or recovery settings before confirming important changes.
  4. For account-security problems, secure the associated email account and enable two-factor authentication when available.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Social-media menus and features change frequently and can differ by device, account type, region, and app version.
  • Do not send money, passwords, one-time verification codes, or sensitive personal information to an account merely because its name or photo looks familiar.