Where does the Facebook photo download save on my computer?

When you click the download link in Facebook's email, the ZIP file saves to your browser's default downloads folder (usually called 'Downloads'). Double-click the ZIP to unzip it. On Windows, right-click and choose 'Extract All'; on a Mac, double-click and it extracts automatically into a folder.

Can I download Facebook photos to my computer without the app?

Yes. You don't need any app — just a web browser at facebook.com on your computer. The 'Download Your Information' tool runs entirely in the browser, and the final ZIP file downloads straight to your computer.

Complete Guide · Updated June 2026

How to Download All Your Facebook Photos to Your Computer

Q: How do I download all my Facebook photos to my computer?

On a desktop browser, go to Facebook Settings, then Your Facebook Information, then Download Your Information. Select 'Photos and videos', set the media quality to High, choose your date range, and click 'Request a download'. Facebook prepares a ZIP file and emails you a link — usually within a few hours. Download the ZIP to your computer and unzip it to find your photos organized by album.

Q: How big is a full Facebook photo download?

It depends on how many photos and videos you've posted over the years. A few hundred photos might be a few hundred megabytes; thousands of photos and videos can be several gigabytes. Make sure you have enough free space on your computer before downloading, and that you select only 'Photos and videos' to keep the file size down.

Getting every Facebook photo onto your computer takes one request and a short wait. Here's the exact desktop process — and what to do with the ZIP once it lands.

🕒 Updated June 2026📖 6 min read✅ Desktop · Windows & Mac

Quick Answer

On your computer, open facebook.com and go to Settings → Your Facebook Information → Download Your Information. Select "Photos and videos," set quality to High, and click "Request a download." Facebook emails you a link to a ZIP file — download it to your computer and unzip it. To skip the messy folders and see everything organized, everkept turns that ZIP into a gallery by person and year.

Step-by-step: download to your computer

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Open Facebook in your computer's browserGo to facebook.com and sign in. The full download tool works best on desktop.
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Open Settings → Your Facebook InformationClick your profile picture or the menu in the top-right, choose Settings & Privacy → Settings, then Your Facebook Information in the sidebar.
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Click "Download Your Information"Then start a new request to download or transfer your information.
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Select only "Photos and videos"Uncheck everything else to keep the file small and the download fast.
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Set quality to High and requestUnder Media Quality choose High, pick "All time," then click Request a download.
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Download the ZIP when the email arrivesFacebook emails a link, usually within a few hours. Click it on your computer to save the ZIP to your Downloads folder.
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Unzip the fileOn Windows, right-click → Extract All. On Mac, double-click the ZIP. Your photos appear in folders by album.

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Check your free space first. A large archive can be several gigabytes. Make sure your computer has room before you download.

What you get — and the catch

The ZIP holds the photos and videos you uploaded, sorted into album folders with cryptic names. It won't include photos other people posted of you, and the folder structure makes it hard to actually find anything. That's the gap everkept fills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download all my Facebook photos to my computer?

On a desktop browser, go to Settings → Your Facebook Information → Download Your Information, select "Photos and videos," set quality to High, and request the download. Facebook emails you a ZIP link; download and unzip it on your computer.

Where does the download save?

Clicking the link in Facebook's email saves the ZIP to your browser's Downloads folder. Right-click → Extract All (Windows) or double-click (Mac) to unzip it.

How big is a full Facebook photo download?

From a few hundred megabytes to several gigabytes, depending on how much you've posted. Selecting only "Photos and videos" keeps it as small as possible.

Can I do this without the app?

Yes — you only need a web browser at facebook.com. No app required.