You can delete your own video from Facebook in under a minute

Go to your Facebook profile or the page where you posted the video. Find the video in your timeline. Hover over the top right corner of the video post until a three-dot menu appears, then click it. Select "Delete" from the dropdown menu. Facebook will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again, and the video is gone from your profile and from anyone else's feed.

Once deleted, the video no longer appears anywhere on Facebook. People who saw it before deletion may remember it, but they cannot watch it or share it again. The deletion is permanent — Facebook does not keep a recoverable copy for you to restore later.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleting a video removes it from your profile, your friends' feeds, and Facebook's servers permanently.
  • The three-dot menu in the top right corner of any post you created is where the delete option lives.
  • Facebook does not send notifications to people who saw the video before you deleted it.
  • If you only want to hide a video from certain people instead of deleting it, you can change the privacy setting to "Only Me" or delete it from specific friends' view.

What happens to comments and shares when you delete a video

Any comments people left on the video disappear along with it. Likes also vanish from the count. If someone shared your video to their own timeline or to a group, that shared copy remains on their profile — deleting your original does not remove the shares other people made.

If you want to remove a video that someone else shared, you cannot delete their copy directly. You can ask them to delete it, or you can report it to Facebook if it violates their policies. Facebook's reporting system is separate from deletion — it flags content for review rather than removing it when ready.

Deleting a video from a Facebook page you manage

If you are an admin or editor on a Facebook page (not your personal profile), the deletion process is the same: find the video, click the three-dot menu, and select delete. Page videos follow the same rules as personal profile videos — once deleted, they are gone permanently, and shares made by others remain on their timelines.

Page admins should know that deleting a video does not notify followers that the content is gone. If the video was part of a series or announcement, followers may wonder why it disappeared. Some pages post a comment explaining why a video was removed, which can prevent confusion.

The difference between deleting and hiding a video

Deleting removes the video entirely. Hiding it keeps the video on Facebook but changes who can see it. To hide instead of delete, click the three-dot menu and choose "Edit Privacy" or "Change Audience." You can set it to "Only Me" so only you see it, or select specific friends or groups who can view it.

Hiding is useful if you are not sure whether you want to keep the video long-term, or if you want to remove it from public view but preserve it for your own records. You can change the privacy setting back to public at any time, and the video reappears in your timeline and in search results.

What data Facebook keeps after you delete a video

When you delete a video, Facebook removes it from the platform you see. Behind the scenes, Facebook's systems may retain some data about the video for a period of time — things like the fact that a video existed, when it was posted, and who interacted with it. This data is used for Facebook's own record-keeping, spam detection, and legal compliance.

You cannot access this retained data, and Facebook does not make it public. If you are concerned about what information Facebook stores about your activity, you can read your data through Facebook's read Your Information tool, which shows what the platform has recorded about you. This tool does not let you delete the data — it only shows you what exists.

Recovering a video after you delete it

Facebook does not offer a recovery option for deleted videos. Once you confirm the deletion, the video is gone and cannot be restored through Facebook's interface. If you have a copy of the video file saved on your computer or phone, you can re-upload it, but Facebook will treat it as a new post with a new timestamp.

If you deleted a video by mistake and need it back, your only option is to re-upload the original file. Keep copies of videos you care about on your device or in cloud storage before deleting them from Facebook, so you have a backup if you change your mind later.

Deleting videos from Facebook on mobile

On the Facebook mobile app, the process is nearly identical. Open your profile or the page, find the video, and tap the three dots in the top right corner of the post. Tap "Delete," then confirm. The video is removed when ready.

Mobile deletion works the same way as desktop deletion — the video vanishes from Facebook's servers, comments disappear, and shares made by others remain on their profiles. The only difference is the interface; the outcome is identical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete a video someone else posted of me?

No, you cannot delete someone else's video directly. You can ask them to delete it, or you can report it to Facebook if it violates their policies — for example, if it contains nudity, harassment, or impersonation. Facebook reviews reported content and may remove it if it breaks their rules.

Does Facebook notify people when I delete a video?

No. Facebook does not send notifications to people who saw the video or commented on it. They may notice the video is gone if they look for it, but they will not receive a message about the deletion.

If I delete a video, can someone still see it in their saved posts or downloads?

If someone saved your video to their own Facebook collection before you deleted it, they may still see it in their saved items. If they downloaded the video file to their device, they have a copy you cannot remove. Deletion only removes the video from Facebook's platform.

What if I delete a video but someone already shared it?

Their shared copy stays on their timeline or in the group where they shared it. Deleting your original does not affect shares other people made. If you want it removed from their profile, you must ask them to delete their share.

Can I delete a video I posted years ago?

Yes. As long as the video is still on your profile or page, you can delete it using the three-dot menu. There is no time limit — you can delete videos from any point in your Facebook history.