How can I delete my Facebook upload photos?

Many Facebook users eventually realize they have uploaded photos over the years that they no longer want to be public or associated with their account. Thankfully, Facebook provides users with the ability to delete photos they have uploaded. Here are some quick tips on how to delete Facebook upload photos from your account.

Check Your Uploaded Photos

The first step is to review your uploaded photos on Facebook and identify the specific images you want to delete. Here’s how:

1. Go to your Facebook profile
2. Click on the “Photos” tab
3. This will show all the photos and albums you have uploaded to Facebook
4. Browse through your uploaded photos and albums to find the specific photos you want to delete
5. Make a note of which albums or individual photos you want to remove

This will give you an idea of which photos are candidates for deletion.

Delete Individual Photos

If you only want to delete a few individual photos, here are the steps:

1. Go to your Facebook profile and click on “Photos”
2. Click on the album that contains the photo you want to delete
3. Hover over the photo and click on the dropdown arrow that appears
4. Select “Delete Photo” and confirm the deletion
5. The photo will be removed from your profile and album

Repeat these steps for each individual photo you want to delete.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If you can’t find the “Delete Photo” option, make sure you are the owner of the photo
• The steps may be slightly different on the mobile app – look for the option to delete
• If the photo was added by someone else, only they can delete it

Delete an Entire Album

If you want to delete an entire album full of photos you’ve uploaded, it’s just as easy:

1. Go to your Facebook profile and click “Photos”
2. Click on the album you want to delete
3. In the upper right, click the 3 dots to open the menu
4. Select “Delete Album” and confirm the deletion
5. The entire album and all its photos will be permanently deleted

This is the quickest way to delete multiple photos all at once.

Considerations with Album Deletion

• If the album contains any photos you want to keep, remove them first
• Other Facebook users may have been tagged in the album photos – they may receive a notification the photo was deleted or removed from the tag
• The album will be deleted from your profile and other users won’t be able to see it

Delete Uploaded Photos from Your Profile

Another option to delete multiple Facebook upload photos is to remove them directly from your profile:

1. Go to your Facebook profile
2. Click on “Photos”
3. Click on “Profile Pictures” in the left menu
4. You will see all photos you have specifically uploaded to your profile
5. Click the checkboxes for any photos you want to remove
6. Click on the “Remove” button at the top to delete the selected photos

Use this method if there are several photos across different albums that you want to remove from your profile.

Considerations with Profile Picture Deletion

• Others may still be able to see photos if they were shared outside your profile
• If you delete your current profile picture, your profile will revert to the default silhouette icon
• The photo will only be removed from your profile, not other albums

Remove Photos You’re Tagged In

Sometimes photos you want to delete were actually uploaded by someone else. Here’s how to remove photos you’re tagged in:

1. Go to your Facebook profile and click “Photos”
2. Click on “Photos of You” in the left menu
3. Browse the photos and albums where you are tagged
4. Click on a photo you want to remove the tag
5. Click on your tagged name and select “Remove Tag”

This will disassociate you from the photo without deleting it from the album or profile.

Things to Know About Photo Tags

• You need permission from the photo owner to remove your tag
• The photo will remain visible, you just won’t be tagged
• Others may still be able to tag you again in that photo

Delete Photos from Your Facebook Timeline

If photos you want to remove were shared on your Facebook timeline, use these steps:

1. Go to your profile timeline and look for the photos
2. Click on the three dots at the top right corner of the post
3. Select “Delete” to remove the entire post and photo

The photo will be permanently deleted from your timeline.

Things to Note About Timeline Deletion

• This only deletes photos you have shared on your own timeline
• Photos shared by others will still show on their timelines
• You can also select “Hide from Timeline” to keep the post private

How to Delete Private Facebook Messages

Along with photos, you may also want to delete private Facebook messages:

1. Go to your Facebook inbox
2. Open the conversation with the message you want to delete
3. Hover over the specific message and click “Remove”
4. Confirm that you want to remove the message

The message will be deleted from your inbox. However, it may still show in the other person’s inbox.

More About Deleting Messages

• You can only delete your copy of the messages
• To fully remove a message, all recipients must delete their copies
• You can also choose to archive conversations

How to Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently

If you want to delete your Facebook account and all associated data completely, here are the steps:

1. Click on the account menu in the top right and select “Settings”
2. Click on “Your Facebook Information” in the left column
3. Click on “Deactivation and Deletion”
4. Choose “Permanently Delete Account” and click “Continue”
5. Select “Delete Account” and enter your password

Your account and all data will be permanently deleted after 30 days.

Things to Know Before Deleting Your Account

• You can deactivate temporarily instead if you want to take a break
• Back up any data, messages, or photos you want to keep
• All your information is permanently deleted, this can’t be undone

Conclusion

In summary, here are the key ways to delete Facebook upload photos:

• Delete individual photos from albums
• Remove entire photo albums
• Delete photos directly from your profile
• Untag yourself from photos shared by others
• Delete photos you shared on your timeline

You can also delete private messages and your entire account if you want to remove your Facebook presence permanently.

Taking the time to clean up your old Facebook photos and posts allows you to curate your profile and online image. Go through your uploaded photos and albums to decide what you want to preserve and what you’d rather delete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete photos posted on my Facebook timeline by others?

No, you can only delete photos and posts that you have shared on your own timeline. For posts made by others on your timeline, you can select “Hide from Timeline” to make them private or click the ellipsis icon to report/unfollow the person.

What happens when I delete a photo tagged with multiple people?

When you delete a photo that includes tags of other people, those people will be untagged from the photo automatically but the photo will still exist in the album. So only your tag association is removed, not the actual photo.

Will deleting an old Facebook photo impact a recent post?

No, deleting an old photo from your Facebook will not affect any newer posts, even if they are in the same album. For example, if you delete a photo from your profile picture album, it will not remove the photo currently set as your profile picture.

Can someone download my Facebook photos before I delete them?

Yes, it’s possible someone may have downloaded or screenshotted photos from your profile. So even if you delete them, copies could exist outside of Facebook. For full privacy, it’s best not to post anything you wouldn’t want public.

Is there a limit to how many photos I can delete at once?

No, there is no limit on how many photos or albums you can delete at one time. You can select and delete your entire Facebook photo library all at once if you choose.

Summary in Table Format

Photo Location	How to Delete	Things to Note
Individual photos in an album	Click the three dots beside the photo and select “Delete Photo”	This only deletes that specific photo
Entire photo albums	Click the three dots at the top of the album and select “Delete Album”	The whole album and all photos will be deleted
Profile pictures	From your profile, select photos then click “Remove”	This removes photos from your profile only
Photos you’re tagged in	Click on the tag and select “Remove Tag”	You will be untagged but the photo will remain
Photos posted on your timeline	Click the three dots at the top right of the post and select “Delete”	This fully deletes that post/photo from your timeline

Conclusion

Cleaning up your old Facebook photos and posts can give you more control over your privacy and online image. Now you know exactly how to delete individual photos, albums, tags, profile pictures, timeline posts, and even entire accounts. Be thoughtful about what you want to remove and what you want to keep. With these steps, you can curate your Facebook presence by permanently deleting any photos you don’t want public anymore.