Where Facebook stores your saved videos
Your saved videos live in a dedicated folder inside Facebook that you can reach from your profile menu. Facebook doesn't mix saved videos with other saved content — they have their own section. The exact path depends on whether you're using Facebook on a computer or phone, but the videos themselves stay in the same place either way.
When you save a video on Facebook, you're creating a private bookmark. Nobody else can see what you've saved, and the video creator doesn't get a notification. The video stays saved even if the original post gets deleted from someone's timeline, though if the video itself is removed from Facebook entirely, your saved copy disappears too.
Key Takeaways
- On a computer, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right, scroll to "Saved," then look for the Videos section.
- On an iPhone or Android phone, tap the menu icon at the bottom right, scroll down to "Saved," and select Videos from the filter options.
- Saved videos are private — only you can see them, and creators don't know you saved their content.
- If you want to organize saved videos, you can create custom collections and assign videos to them as you save.
Finding saved videos on a computer
Open Facebook in your web browser and look for the menu icon in the top right corner — it looks like three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other. Click it to open a dropdown menu with several options. Scroll down until you see "Saved" and click on it.
Once you're in your Saved section, you'll see different categories across the top: All, Videos, Images, Links, and Articles. Click on "Videos" to filter and show only the videos you've saved. Your saved videos will appear as a grid below, with the most recently saved at the top. You can click any video to watch it, and you'll see the original post it came from.
Finding saved videos on your phone
On iPhone or Android, open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon at the bottom right of your screen — it's three horizontal lines. Scroll down the menu until you find "Saved" and tap it. This takes you to your saved content.
At the top of the Saved section, you'll see filter buttons. Tap "Videos" to show only saved videos. If you don't see the filter buttons right away, scroll up slightly — they're usually just below the "Saved" heading. Your saved videos appear as a scrollable list below the filters, with thumbnails and titles visible.
Using collections to organize saved videos
If you save a lot of videos, Facebook lets you create collections to keep them organized by topic. When you save a video, a menu pops up asking which collection to save it to. You can create a new collection right there, or add it to an existing one. Collections are private — only you can see them.
To view a specific collection, go to your Saved section and look for the collection names listed at the top or in a sidebar. Click the collection name to see only the videos in that group. You can create as many collections as you want, and a single video can belong to multiple collections at once.
What to do if you can't find a saved video
If a video you saved is no longer showing up, the most common reason is that the original video was deleted from Facebook. When a creator removes a video, your saved copy disappears too — Facebook doesn't keep an independent backup. The video might also have been removed if the creator's account was deleted or if Facebook took it down for violating community standards.
Another possibility is that you saved it to a collection and forgot which one. Go back to your main Saved section and click "All" to see everything you've saved across all collections. You can also use the search function at the top of Facebook to search for the video by title or creator name, which sometimes helps you find it again if it's still public on someone's timeline.
Removing videos from your saved list
To unsave a video, click on it to open the full post. Look for the bookmark icon (it looks like a ribbon or flag) near the top right of the post. Click it and select "Remove from Saved." The video disappears from your Saved section immediately, though you can always save it again later if you change your mind.
You can also unsave videos directly from your Saved section. Hover over the video thumbnail (on computer) or long-press it (on phone), and you'll see an option to remove it. If you're removing multiple videos at once, this method is faster than opening each one individually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download a video I saved on Facebook?
Facebook doesn't have a built-in download button for saved videos. You can watch them anytime through your Saved section, but downloading requires a third-party tool. Be aware that downloading videos may violate the creator's copyright or Facebook's terms, depending on how you plan to use the video.
Do creators know when I save their videos?
No. Saving a video is completely private. The creator gets no notification, and your saved videos don't appear on your timeline or in your friends' feeds. Only you can see what you've saved.
What happens to my saved videos if I delete my Facebook account?
Your saved videos disappear when your account is deleted. Facebook removes all your data, including your Saved section, within about 90 days of deletion. If you want to keep a record of videos, save them elsewhere before you delete your account.
Can I share my saved videos with friends?
Your Saved section is private and can't be shared directly. If you want to share a specific video with a friend, you can send them the original post through Messenger, or you can share the video to your own timeline or a group.
Why are some videos I saved showing as unavailable?
Videos become unavailable when the creator deletes them, makes them private, or removes them from Facebook. Sometimes a video is restricted to certain countries or age groups, which can also make it unavailable in your region. If the video was removed for violating Facebook's rules, it won't come back.