How to delete a post, photo, or video from Facebook

Facebook is a great place to share information, photos, and videos with friends and family. However, sometimes users need to remove a specific post, photo, or video. To proceed, make your selection from the list below and follow the instructions.

How to delete a post

1. Log into Facebook and browse to the post you'd like to delete.
2. Move your mouse cursor over the post and click in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Delete from the drop-down menu.

4. On the confirmation prompt, click the button.

How to delete a photo

1. Open Facebook and click the link to your profile at the top of the screen.
2. On your profile page, in the top section, click Photos.

3. Move your mouse cursor over the photo you'd like to delete and click the button.
4. Select Delete This Photo from the drop-down menu.

5. On the confirmation prompt, click the button.

How to delete a photo from a post

1. Log into Facebook and browse to the post containing the photo you want to delete.
2. Move your mouse cursor over the post and click in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Edit Post from the drop-down menu.

4. Move your mouse cursor over the picture. Click the X button in the upper-right corner of the picture, then click the Save button.

How to delete a video

1. Open Facebook and click the link to your profile at the top of the screen.
2. On your profile page, in the top section, click More.

3. At the top of the drop-down menu, select Videos.

4. Move your mouse cursor over the video you'd like to delete, click the button, and select Delete video.

5. In the prompt, click the button.