How to Download All Your Facebook Photos at Once

Want to keep a copy of your Facebook memories? Whether you’re backing up or planning to leave the platform, Facebook makes it surprisingly easy to download all your photos at once — including albums, tagged pictures, and profile images.

This 2025 guide walks you through the process step-by-step on both desktop and mobile.

✅ Why Download Your Facebook Photos?

• 🗃️ Backup your memories
• 🛑 Delete or deactivate your account safely
• 💻 Move photos to another cloud service (Google Photos, iCloud)
• 🎁 Create printed albums or offline archives

🧭 How to Download All Facebook Photos at Once

🔹 Step 1: Go to Facebook Settings

1. Log in to your Facebook account
2. Click your profile icon (top right) > Settings & Privacy > Settings

🔹 Step 2: Access Your Facebook Information

In the left sidebar, click “Your Facebook Information”
Then click “Download Your Information”

💡 You can also go directly to: https://www.facebook.com/dyi

🔹 Step 3: Select Photos and Videos Only

1. Under “Select information to download,” click “Deselect All”
2. Check only Photos and Videos
3. Scroll down to choose:
   • Date Range: All time (default)
   • Format: HTML (easy to browse) or JSON (for developers)
   • Media Quality: High (recommended)

🔹 Step 4: Create Your File

Click “Request a download”

Facebook will begin preparing your file — this may take from a few minutes to several hours, depending on how many photos you have.

🔹 Step 5: Download Your File

Once ready, you’ll receive a Facebook notification and email.

Go back to “Download Your Information” > Available Files, and click Download

You’ll be asked to re-enter your Facebook password for security.

📦 What’s Included in the Download?

• All uploaded albums
• Profile and cover photos
• Photos you’ve been tagged in
• All videos you uploaded

📁 Format: You’ll receive a .ZIP file with folders organized by album and date.

🔄 Can You Move Photos to Google Photos?

Yes — Facebook also offers a direct transfer tool:

1. Go to Facebook Transfer Tool
2. Click Transfer a Copy of Your Information
3. Choose Google Photos as the destination
4. Log in with your Google account and authorize

❗ What You Can’t Download

• Photos shared by others that you’re tagged in but don’t own
• Comments, likes, or tags (unless JSON format is selected)
• Story highlights (download separately)

📌 Summary

Downloading all your Facebook photos at once is:

• ✅ Fast
• ✅ Free
• ✅ A smart way to protect your memories

Use Facebook’s built-in download tool to back up everything, then store your archive in cloud storage or an external drive for safekeeping.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I download photos from Facebook on my phone?

A: You can request the photo archive from your mobile browser, but the ZIP file is best downloaded and extracted on a desktop or laptop.

Q2: Will Facebook notify me when the download is ready?

A: Yes. You’ll receive both an in-app notification and an email with a download link.

Q3: Can I download only specific albums?

A: No. Facebook only lets you select the entire photos category, not individual albums.

Q4: Do I lose access to my photos after downloading them?

A: No. Downloading doesn’t delete anything — your photos will remain on Facebook unless you manually delete or deactivate your account.