You can transfer a copy of all your Facebook and Instagram photos, reels, and videos to Photobucket using Meta’s data transfer tool. Your content will be safely stored in your Photobucket account.
FAQ
Here’s how to start:
- Log in to your Facebook account and go to Settings & Privacy > Settings. Click on See more in Accounts Center.
- Click on Your information and permissions > Transfer a copy of your information.
- Select an account if you have more than one account associated with your Facebook profile such as your Instagram account.
You can back up all of your photos and videos or create a custom transfer during this step as well.
- Select your destination for Photobucket and during this time you can schedule a frequency on how often you backup your images, videos, and reels.
Once you do that, be sure to give permission to Photobucket to access your images!
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After you confirm your transfer, you can find your transferred photos or videos in albums titled, Facebook Photos or Facebook Videos.
- As soon as your transfer is complete, you will receive a Facebook notification that your data was successfully transferred to Photobucket.
Important note: Meta (Facebook) transfer will auto-timeout after 1 hour
What policies apply to my transferred data?
Photobucket’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy will apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many photos and videos can I transfer to my Photobucket account?
You can transfer all photos and videos from your Facebook account without limitations, subject only to our terms and conditions.
Where in my Photobucket account can I find my photos, videos, and albums transferred from Facebook?
You can find all your content in a folder created for you titled Facebook Photos or Facebook Videos.
What if I transfer my photos or videos more than once?
Any time that you initiate a transfer, the photos or videos selected will be copied over to your Photobucket account. This means that if you select an album to transfer over to Photobucket two separate times, that album will be copied over twice to Photobucket.
Can I move my photos or videos out of the created Facebook folders?
Yes, Photobucket provides a feature, Move to Album, that allows you to move any photos to a different location in your Photobucket account.
What photos and videos can I transfer?
You can only transfer a copy of photos and videos that you have uploaded to Facebook and that you can see on your profile. This means that if you posted a photo or video on a friend’s profile, you cannot transfer a copy of that photo or video. You also can’t transfer a copy of photos and videos you didn’t upload to Facebook, like photos and videos others have uploaded to your profile, even if you’re tagged in it.
Will I lose my photos or videos from Facebook that I transfer over to Photobucket?
No. It is simply transferring a copy of your photos and videos, and they will not be deleted or removed from your Facebook account.