You can delete your own videos from Facebook in a few taps, and the process differs slightly depending on whether you're on a phone or computer
When you delete a video from Facebook, it stops appearing on your profile, in your friends' feeds, and in search results. The video is removed from Facebook's servers entirely — it's not just hidden. You can delete videos you've posted yourself, but you cannot delete videos that other people posted, even if you're tagged in them. If someone else posted a video of you that you want removed, you'll need to ask them to delete it, or you can report it to Facebook if it violates their policies.
The steps are straightforward and take less than a minute. Facebook keeps deleted videos in your archive for a short time before permanently removing them, but once you confirm the deletion, the video is no longer visible to anyone else.
Key Takeaways
- You can only delete videos that you personally posted; videos posted by others cannot be deleted by you even if you appear in them.
- On mobile, tap the three dots on the video post and select "Delete" from the menu that appears.
- On a computer, click the three dots in the top right corner of the video post and choose "Delete" from the dropdown.
- Once deleted, the video is removed from your profile, feeds, and search results, and cannot be recovered by you or anyone else.
- If someone else posted a video of you, you can report it to Facebook or ask the person who posted it to remove it themselves.
Deleting a video on your phone
Open the Facebook app and navigate to your profile by tapping your name at the bottom of the screen. Scroll through your posts until you find the video you want to delete. Tap the three dots (or three horizontal lines, depending on your phone's version) in the top right corner of the video post.
A menu will appear with several options. Look for and tap "Delete." Facebook will ask you to confirm — tap "Delete" again to finalize the removal. The video will disappear from your profile and from any feeds where it appeared within seconds.
Deleting a video on a computer
Go to your Facebook profile by clicking your name in the top right corner of the page. Find the video post you want to remove by scrolling through your timeline. Hover your mouse over the video post, and a three-dot menu icon will appear in the top right corner of the post.
Click the three dots to open a dropdown menu. Select "Delete" from the list. A confirmation box will appear asking if you're sure you want to delete the post. Click "Delete" to confirm. The video will be removed immediately and will no longer appear anywhere on Facebook.
What happens after you delete a video
Once deleted, your video cannot be seen by anyone — not your friends, not people who shared it, and not people who commented on it. Comments and likes on the video disappear along with it. If the video was shared by someone else to their own profile or in a group, those copies remain visible unless the person who shared them also deletes their version.
Facebook does not send notifications to people who commented on or liked your video to tell them it's been deleted. They may notice the video is gone if they try to find it later, but they won't receive an alert.
Reporting or removing videos posted by others
If someone else posted a video that includes you and you want it removed, your first option is to ask them directly to delete it. If they refuse or you're not comfortable asking, you can report the video to Facebook. Open the video, tap or click the three dots, and select "Report post." Choose the reason that best fits your situation — for example, "It's abusive or harmful" or "It's spam."
Facebook will review the report and decide whether the video violates their community standards. If it does, they may remove it. If it doesn't, they'll leave it up. You can also untag yourself from the video without removing it — this stops the video from appearing on your profile and in your tagged photos and videos section, though the video itself remains visible to others.
Bulk deleting multiple videos
Facebook does not have a built-in feature to delete multiple videos at once. You'll need to delete each video individually using the steps above. If you have many videos to remove, set aside time to go through them one by one. There is no faster method through Facebook's official interface.
Some third-party tools claim to bulk-delete Facebook content, but these are not recommended — they often require you to give them access to your account, which poses a security risk. It's safer to delete videos manually, even if it takes longer.
Videos you can't delete
You cannot delete videos that other people posted, even if you're the main subject of the video or you're tagged in it. You also cannot delete videos from Facebook Pages you manage if someone else posted them — only the person who posted the video or a Page admin with higher permissions can remove it.
If a video was posted in a Facebook Group, you can only delete it if you posted it yourself or if you're a group admin. Group admins can delete any video in the group, but regular members can only delete their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover a video after I delete it?
No. Once you confirm the deletion, the video is permanently removed from Facebook and cannot be recovered. If you think you might want the video later, download it to your computer or phone before deleting it from Facebook.
Will people know I deleted my video?
No notification is sent to people who liked, commented on, or shared your video. However, if someone tries to find the video later, they'll see it's no longer there. People who had the direct link to the video will see an error message if they try to access it.
What if I only want to hide a video instead of deleting it?
You can change who sees a video without deleting it. Open the video, tap or click the three dots, and select "Edit privacy." Choose "Only me" to hide it from everyone, or select a specific audience. The video stays on your profile but only you can see it.
Can I delete a video from a live stream after it's been recorded?
Yes. After a live stream ends, Facebook automatically saves it as a video on your profile. You can delete this saved video using the same steps as any other video — find it on your profile, tap or click the three dots, and select "Delete."
What if someone shared my video to their profile — does deleting mine remove theirs?
No. When you delete your video, any copies that other people shared to their own profiles or in groups remain visible. They would need to delete their own shares separately. You cannot control or remove videos that others have shared.