Delete a video from your Facebook timeline in three steps
To remove a video you posted on Facebook, find the video on your timeline, click the three dots in the top right corner of the post, and select "Delete." Facebook removes the video immediately — it no longer appears on your timeline, in your friends' feeds, or in search results. The process takes less than a minute and works the same way on desktop and mobile.
You can only delete videos you posted yourself. If someone else posted a video and tagged you in it, you can untag yourself or ask them to remove it, but you cannot delete it directly. Videos you shared from other sources (like a news article or another page) can be deleted the same way as videos you uploaded.
Key Takeaways
- Find the video on your timeline, tap or click the three dots menu, and select "Delete" to remove it permanently.
- Deletion is immediate — the video disappears from your timeline, your friends' feeds, and Facebook search results right away.
- You can only delete videos you posted yourself, not videos other people posted or tagged you in.
- If you want to hide a video instead of deleting it, you can change who sees it by adjusting the privacy settings.
- Deleted videos cannot be recovered, so make sure you want to remove it before you confirm the deletion.
How to delete a video on desktop
Open Facebook in a web browser and go to your profile or timeline. Scroll down until you find the video you want to delete. Hover your mouse over the video post and look for three dots (called the menu icon) in the top right corner of the post. Click those three dots.
A dropdown menu appears with several options. Look for and click "Delete." Facebook will ask you to confirm — click "Delete Post" or "Delete" again to finish. The video is now gone from your timeline and will not appear anywhere on Facebook.
How to delete a video on your phone or tablet
Open the Facebook app and navigate to your profile by tapping your name at the bottom of the screen (on Android) or in the menu (on iPhone). Scroll through your timeline to find the video you posted. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the video post.
A menu pops up with options. Tap "Delete" or "Delete Post." Facebook asks you to confirm your choice. Tap "Delete" again to remove the video permanently. The video disappears from your profile and your friends' feeds immediately.
What happens when you delete a video
When you delete a video, Facebook removes it from your timeline, your friends' News Feeds, and all search results within Facebook. Anyone who saw the video before deletion cannot find it anymore by searching or scrolling. Comments and reactions on the video also disappear.
However, if someone took a screenshot or downloaded the video before you deleted it, they still have a copy on their device — Facebook cannot remove files from other people's phones or computers. Deletion only affects what appears on Facebook itself.
How to hide a video instead of deleting it
If you want to keep the video but do not want everyone to see it, you can change who can view it instead of deleting it. Find the video on your timeline, click or tap the three dots, and select "Edit Post" or "Edit Privacy." Choose a new audience — you can make it visible to only close friends, specific people, or just yourself.
This option is useful if you want to save the video for later or show it only to certain people. The video stays on your profile but only the people you choose can see it. You can change the privacy settings back at any time.
Recovering a deleted video
Facebook does not restore deleted videos. Once you confirm the deletion, the video is permanently removed and cannot be brought back through Facebook. If you deleted a video by mistake, your only option is to re-upload it if you still have the original file on your device.
Before you delete a video, consider downloading it to your computer or phone first. This way you have a backup copy if you change your mind later. To download a video, click the three dots menu, look for a "Download" option (available on some videos), or use a third-party video download tool.
Deleting videos other people posted
You cannot delete a video that someone else posted, even if they tagged you in it. However, you have other options. If the video is tagged with you, you can click the tag and select "Remove Tag" to untag yourself — the video stays on Facebook, but it no longer appears on your timeline or in your tagged photos and videos.
If you want the video removed entirely, you can message the person who posted it and ask them to delete it. If the video violates Facebook's rules (for example, it contains harassment or explicit content), you can report it by clicking the three dots menu and selecting "Report Post." Facebook reviews reported content and may remove it if it breaks their policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a video I posted years ago?
Yes. As long as you posted the video yourself, you can delete it at any time, no matter how long ago you posted it. Find it on your timeline by scrolling back, click the three dots menu, and select "Delete."
What if I deleted a video by mistake?
Facebook does not restore deleted videos. If you have the original video file on your computer or phone, you can re-upload it. Otherwise, the video is gone permanently.
Does deleting a video remove comments and reactions?
Yes. When you delete a video, all comments, likes, and reactions to that post disappear as well. Anyone who commented on the video will see that the post is no longer there.
Can I delete a video if someone else is in it?
Yes, if you posted it. You can delete any video you uploaded to your own timeline. The other people in the video cannot stop you from deleting it, but they can ask you to remove it if they are uncomfortable with it being posted.
Will people get a notification if I delete a video?
No. Facebook does not send notifications when you delete a post or video. People will simply notice the video is no longer there if they go back to look for it.